War update: 69 clashes on frontline since morning; fighting ongoing in five sectors
Since the start of the day, there have been 69 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with battles ongoing in five sectors of the front.
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Zelensky discusses combating fraud, ‘thieves-in-law’ with minister Klymenko
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ihor Klymenko.
One in five to six Russian drones used on Southern front – military spox
Currently, on the front lines, every fifth or sixth drone launched by Russian forces is being used in southern Ukraine.
Two bodies recovered from rubble in Kramatorsk as rescue efforts continue
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, emergency crews have recovered the bodies of two men from the rubble of a four-story residential building destroyed in a Russian missile strike. Search and rescue operations remain ongoing.
Ukrainian rescuers receive Mines Eye aerial detection system from UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with financial backing from the Government of Luxembourg, has officially handed over the Mines Eye aerial detection system to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU). Developed in Ukraine, this cutting-edge unmanned technology will help make demining faster, more accurate, and safer.
CinC Syrskyi: Front line length increased by 200 km over past year
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that over the past year, the length of the front line has increased by 200 km and now stands at approximately 1,200 km.
First regional FPV drone racing championship held in Kyiv region
The first official regional FPV drone racing championship took place in Kyiv region — an event that combined a technical showcase, modern innovations, and a spirit of competition.
Russia holds dozens of deported Ukrainians in basement without food or water – media
At least 45 Ukrainians, whom Russia has decided to deport, are being held in a basement without food or water at the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint on the border with Georgia.
Soldier freed in May dies in Rivne region
Serhiy Dobrovolsky, a soldier born in the town of Zdolbuniv in Rivne region, who was released from Russian captivity as part of an exchange that took place at the end of May, has died.
Russian officers reassigned to rear in large numbers – intelligence
More than 45% of the officers in the reserve units of Russia’s Southern Military District lack legal grounds to serve in rear positions.
Kyiv hands over 2,300 FPV drones and 50 EW systems to Defense Forces
The Kyiv community has handed over more than 2,300 FPV drones, 50 electronic warfare (EW) systems, three reconnaissance UAVs, and communications equipment to Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
EUR 1.5M for humanitarian demining: Ukraine signs agreement with Italy and UNDP
Ukraine has signed an EUR 1.5 million agreement with Italy and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to bolster humanitarian demining efforts.
21 June 2025
Shelling damages water supply facility in Kherson
As a result of enemy shelling of Kherson, a facility that supplies water to the city has been damaged, and restoration work is underway.
Russian military uses ammunition instead of money - intel
Russian military personnel pay for repairs to their service vehicles with combat grenades.
Russian air defense systems possibly hit in Mariupol – city council
In Russian-occupied Mariupol, Russian air defense systems may have been damaged following a large fire and heavy smoke observed in the city’s Prymorskyi district.
Russian air strike on Kramatorsk injures three, damages 30 homes
On the morning of June 21, Russian forces launched an air strike on the private sector of Kramatorsk, injuring three civilians and damaging 30 private homes.
Russia forcibly recruits Central Asian migrants, sends them to hottest fronts – DIU
Russian security forces are increasingly forcibly mobilizing migrant workers from Central Asian countries and forming separate units from them, which they use in the most dangerous areas of the front.
Air defense destroys 140 Russian drones and five missiles
Air defense forces destroyed 140 Russian drones and five missiles overnight, with another 115 air targets lost or suppressed by electronic warfare.
Russia keeps one missile carrier in Black Sea
As of 06:00 on June 21, Russia has one warship armed with Kalibr cruise missiles operating in the Black Sea, with a total volley of two missiles.
Ukrainian military approves Svitlovod FPV aerial system for service
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has codified and approved for operational use in the Ukrainian Armed Forces a domestically produced unmanned FPV aerial system "Svitlovod."
20 June 2025
Paratrooper from Zhytomyr region returns from captivity after being missing for one year
During the prisoner exchange on June 19, soldier Dmytro Tarasiuk of the 95th Air Assault Brigade returned home. He had been captured in May 2022 and was considered missing for one year.
Russian fake: Soldier hit two elderly women in Kharkiv
Russia continues its attempts to discredit Ukrainian defenders
Ukraine hits Russian base in occupied Tokmak - official
In Tokmak, the town temporarily captured by the Russian army, their military base came under Ukrainian attack overnight Friday.
Russia’s assault teams become less active in Sumy region – border guards
In Sumy region, on the border with Russia, the enemy has somewhat reduced the activity of small assault groups.
Budanov reveals exclusive video of prisoner exchange
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, showed an exclusive video of the prisoner exchange that took place on June 20.
Kyslytsia: Lasting ceasefire unlikely without Zelensky-Putin meeting
The Istanbul format cannot bring about radical changes, so without a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin, it is unlikely that a lasting ceasefire can be established and the war ended.
Budanov reveals exclusive video of prisoner exchange
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, showed an exclusive video of the prisoner exchange that took place on June 20.
DIU releases archive footage of Russian Volunteer Corps battles in Kupiansk direction
During the spring campaign, fighters from the Russian Volunteer Corps, part of Timur's Special Forces, carried out a daring assault operation and captured enemy positions.
Taylor says frozen Russian assets could be used to buy US weapons
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor believes that while it may be difficult, it is a sound and realistic goal to confiscate frozen Russian assets and use those funds to purchase U.S.-made weapons to support Ukrainian forces.
American killed in Russian attack on Kyiv came to help clear rubble – NYT
American artist Fred Grandy, who was killed during a Russian airstrike on Kyiv on June 17, had come to Ukraine as a volunteer to help clear debris from buildings destroyed by Russian attacks.