Cluster munitions found after Russian attack in Kremenchuk district
In the Kremenchuk district of the Poltava region, after a Russian combined attack on the night of June 21, cluster munitions were found.
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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.
Russian forces attack energy infrastructure in Poltava region; one injured
On the night of June 21, Russian troops launched a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine’s Poltava region, striking energy infrastructure in the Kremenchuk district.
Ukrainian project wins first-ever Cannes Golden Lion
The Minefields Honey project—created by Saatchi & Saatchi Ukraine with support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, agro-industrial company Kernel, and Dronarium Ukraine — achieved a historic milestone for Ukrainian advertising with its first Cannes Golden Lion win.
War update: 188 clashes on frontline over past day, nearly third in Pokrovsk sector
On June 20, a total of 188 combat clashes were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, nearly a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
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.
Russian army loses another 1,060 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to June 21, 2025 amount to nearly 1,010,390 invaders, including another 1,060 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian APC, tank, Gvozdika howitzer in Kupiansk direction
Soldiers from the Phoenix unmanned aerial systems unit of the Revenge (Pomsta) brigade of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service have successfully destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier, a tank, and a Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system using drones in the Kupiansk direction.
National Guard soldiers capture group of Russian invaders in Pokrovsk sector
Soldiers from the 14th Ivan Bohun Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, known as the Chervona Kalyna brigade, captured a group of Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk sector.
Kyiv region provides new pickup trucks to territorial defense brigade
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration has handed over nine new Toyota Hilux pickup trucks to the unmanned aerial vehicle unit of the 114th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade.
Ukrainian company wins third place at hackathon on countering fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones
A Ukrainian company has secured third place at the JATEC hackathon focused on countering FPV drones controlled via fiber optics.
Shmyhal discusses Russia sanctions with EU envoys
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and ambassadors of the European Union countries discussed the issue of sanctions against the Russian Federation during a meeting on Friday.
Ukraine’s grain exports surpass 40M tonnes since marketing year began
Since the beginning of the 2024/2025 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 40.04 million tonnes of grains and legumes.
EIB to provide EUR 100M to rebuild and modernize Ukraine’s water supply systems
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will allocate EUR 100 million to support the reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine’s water supply and sewage systems.
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US will not cut off aid to Ukraine completely, but format will change – political analyst
U.S. assistance to Ukraine is not ending entirely, but it will no longer look the same as it did under President Joe Biden.
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.
Zelensky says Ukraine already preparing for next prisoner exchanges
The Ukrainian authorities are already preparing for the next rounds of prisoner exchanges.
Zelensky holds Staff meeting: Detailed report on battlefield, special focus on Sumy region
On Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, during which the situation on the front lines, including developments in the Sumy region, was discussed.
Putin: 'We don't have the task of taking Sumy, but I don't rule it out'
Vladimir Putin has stated that he has not tasked Russian troops with occupying the city of Sumy, but does not rule out that possibility.
SBU releases exclusive footage of June 20 prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has published exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on June 20.
SBU releases exclusive footage of June 20 prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has published exclusive video footage of the prisoner exchange that took place on June 20.
Kremlin declares 'advantage' in war, says ceasefire is unnecessary
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia has no intention of agreeing to a ceasefire with Ukraine, citing what he called a "strategic advantage" in the war.
MFA Ukraine responds to Peskov claiming Russia needs no truce
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine responded to the recent comment by the spokesman for the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov, that Russia has an "advantage" in the war and will not agree to a truce with Ukraine, noting that such a blatant disregard for the US's peace efforts exposes the country as weak.
West's resolve to force Putin to negotiate - German Foreign Minister
The West, namely Europe and the United States, must be consistent in their support for Ukraine, in particular, military assistance, which will increase the chances that Vladimir Putin will agree to negotiations.
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.
Issue of equipment purchase for Khmelnytskyi NPP remains open - energy minister
Bulgaria has not officially refused to sell Russian equipment from the unfinished Belene NPP for the two power units at the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plant.
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.
Russia mulling shutdown of several steelmaking enterprises
In the Russian Federation, due to ongoing crisis, discussions are underway regarding a possible operation halt at a number of metallurgical enterprises.
Through terror, Russia aiming to sow disbelief among Ukrainians - watchdog
Russia is trying to sow disbelief within Ukrainian society through terror. This includes intensified drone attacks against Ukrainian cities, fake and manipulative stories around the issue of POW exchange and repatriation of bodies.