AFU conducting maneuverable defense, counterattacking when possible – military
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are currently conducting maneuverable defense on the battlefield and counterattacking when possible.
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Guerrillas identify Russian radio technical stations in occupied Crimea
In Russian-occupied Crimea, local guerrillas have identified the locations of Russian radio technical stations used for monitoring airspace and maritime activity.
War update: 171 engagements on frontline over past day, fiercest battles in Pokrovsk sector
There were 171 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops over the past day. The enemy launched the most attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, with increased activity also recorded in the Lyman sector.
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.
21 June 2025
Russian military uses ammunition instead of money - intel
Russian military personnel pay for repairs to their service vehicles with combat grenades.
Sybiha, Lammy align positions ahead of NATO summit in Hague
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Great Britain, Andrii Sybiha and David Lammy, discussed the current situation on the battlefield and agreed on their positions ahead of important international events, in particular the NATO summit in The Hague.
War update: 77 clashes recorded along front lines today, fighting ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 77 combat clashes have been recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with fighting still ongoing in seven frontline sectors. The most intense hostilities are taking place in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russians advance 200 meters in Sumy region, then pushed back 400 meters – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that after advancing only 200 meters in the Sumy region over the past week, Russian troops were pushed back by 200 to 400 meters by Ukrainian forces.
Defense forces repel major assault in Kostiantynivka direction, destroy enemy armor
Defense forces repelled a powerful Russian assault in the Kostyantynivka direction, destroying about 15 units of heavy armored vehicles and 50 invaders.
Enemy focuses attacks on Novopavlivka, attempts to advance – military
The Russian army is concentrating its offensive efforts in the Novopavlivka direction and is trying to develop an offensive.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Enemy regrouping in south, preparing to intensify attacks soon – Voloshin
There are not many combat clashes in the southern direction at the moment, but the enemy is regrouping and preparing to intensify combat operations in a few days.
Joint U.S.-European support for Ukraine will push Putin toward negotiations – Wadephul
Europe and the United States must remain consistent in their support for Ukraine, particularly in terms of military assistance, as this will increase the chances that Vladimir Putin agrees to enter negotiations.
Sybiha calls on governments to strengthen Russia sanctions
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine has welcomed the decision of 14 European countries to step up the fight against the Russian "shadow fleet" and called on all nations to stop feeding Russia’s war machine and tighten sanctions.
War update: 176 clashes in past day, most in Pokrovsk, Lyman axes
In the past day, 176 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded along the front lines.
19 June 2025
Xi to Putin: Use of force wrong way to settle disputes
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin regarding the escalation in the Middle East, stated that the use of force is not the right way to resolve international disputes.
War update: 88 clashes on frontline since day-start, fiercest battles in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 88 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the highest number occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine to abandon NATO ambitions only if Alliance ceases to exist – Hetmanchuk
The only reason Ukraine would abandon its ambition to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization would be the disappearance of NATO itself.
Dutch DM warns: Putin's imperialistic ambitions go beyond Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions go beyond Ukraine, aiming to restore the influence of the Soviet empire — including in the Baltic countries and other territories.
In many aspects, Ukrainian army most innovative in Europe, Dutch DM says
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that Ukraine currently has the most powerful, and, in many aspects, the most innovative army in Europe.
Netherlands’ DM: Strengthening of Russia’s position in Ukraine poses greater threat to NATO
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that strengthening of Russia’s position in Ukraine poses a greater threat to NATO as well and that supporting Ukraine should become an integral part of the Alliance's future defense spending.
Deepening trade ties can strengthen shared resilience of Ukraine, Europe – Lagarde
Deepening trade ties between Ukraine and Europe can strengthen the shared resilience of both parties in a fragmented world, especially since Europe is Ukraine's main trading partner.
Ruben Brekelmans, Minister of Defense of the Netherlands
We want to invest more in the Ukrainian defense industry
Nico Lange, German security expert
Destroying all of Russia’s bomber fleet would benefit European security
War update: 163 clashes on frontline over past day, nearly third in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, 163 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops occurred on the frontline. The Pokrovsk direction saw the most activity from the enemy, with significant engagements also recorded in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors.