Russian attack on market in Dnipropetrovsk region: nine wounded
Russian forces attacked a market in the Synelnykove district of Oblast on June 12, wounding nine people, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
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UN reports record high of civilian casualties in Ukraine
The United Nations recorded a record high of civilian casualties in Ukraine in May since April 2022. At least 274 people were killed, according to a UN report cited by Spiegel.
EU launches accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union on Monday began the first negotiations in the accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President António Costa announced.
Russian Attack on DTEK Power Plant: One Dead, One Seriously Injured
Russia attacked a thermal power plant owned by Ukrainian energy company DTEK on Friday, killing one employee and seriously injuring another.
Ukrainian drones destroy Russian training ground in Novopetrivka
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian military base 'Vostochny' in Novopetrivka, according to the commander of Ukrainian drone units, Robert 'Madjar' Brovdi.
Russian drones attack Ukraine: air raid alerts in several regions
On the evening of June 12, Russian troops launched another drone attack on Ukraine. According to 24tv, air raid alerts were triggered in several regions.
EU starts accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
The EU decided on Friday to begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday in Luxembourg, as announced by the Cypriot Council Presidency.
Putin admits: Ukrainian drones paralyze Russian troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that Ukrainian drones are severely hampering Russian forces. The statement was made on Russia Day, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
Ukraine: Number of War Victims with Disabilities Rises by 600,000
The number of people with disabilities in Ukraine has increased by 600,000 as a result of Russia's war of aggression, according to Ukrainian Disability Rights Commissioner Tetiana Kolobrodova at a UN conference in New York.
European Diplomats Deliver Note in Moscow
Three European diplomats have delivered a protest note to the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow, according to Spiegel. The move was a response to a Russian propaganda lie.
EU begins accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday
The EU will launch accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, the Cypriot Council presidency announced after Hungary lifted its veto.
AI Drones Kill Soldiers Autonomously for First Time in Ukraine
According to a report by the British magazine New Scientist, fully autonomous AI drones have killed people for the first time in Ukraine without human control.
Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk: one dead, three injured
Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region over 50 times on June 12, killing a 60-year-old man and injuring three others, including a 14-year-old boy.
Putin announces AI-powered drones and own satellite network
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to develop drones with artificial intelligence and build a satellite network in low Earth orbit, acknowledging that Ukraine has stepped up its drone operations in the war.
Putin Threatens Intensified Strikes on Ukrainian Infrastructure
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to step up attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, citing recent Ukrainian operations on Russian soil as justification, the Kyiv Post reports.
Ukraine: Longest-serving soldiers to be gradually demobilized in 2026
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a gradual demobilization of soldiers who have served the longest in the armed forces. The reform is to be implemented by the end of 2026, as reported by 24tv.
Zelenskyy Announces Higher Military Pay and New Contracts
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a significant increase in military salaries, UNIAN reports. Soldiers on the front line will receive an average of 300,000 hryvnias, while rear-area personnel will get at least 30,000 hryvnias.
Ukrainian journalist held in Russian custody for nearly three years
Ukrainian journalist Anastasiia Glukhovska has been held in a Russian pre-trial detention facility for nearly three years, according to Ukrainska Pravda, citing regional outlet RIA-Piwden and Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, head of the parliamentary committee on freedom of speech.
Ukraine: Ombudsman uncovers abuses at Ternopil recruitment center
During an inspection of the military recruitment center (TCC) in Ternopil, Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets found serious human rights violations. According to Ukrainska Pravda, people with disabilities and mental disorders were among those detained there.
Ukraine destroys Russian supply bridges with cheap drones
Ukrainian forces have struck several key Russian supply bridges in occupied territories using inexpensive medium-range drones, according to UNIAN citing Business Insider. The attacks targeted crossings at Armyansk, Chonhar, and Henichesk.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian propagandists and media
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted a sanctions package of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) against 29 Russian propagandists and 17 media organizations, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Ukraine destroys Russian logistics: panic grows in Crimea
Ukraine is continuing its strategy of destroying Russian supply routes in the south. According to former head of Ukraine's foreign intelligence service Mykola Malomuzh, panic is growing among Russian troops on the occupied peninsula.
Ukraine’s Air Force Warns of Missile Launches from Kapustin Yar
Ukraine's Air Force has warned of a high probability of missile launches from Russia's Kapustin Yar test site within the next 24 hours. On the evening of June 11, an air raid alert was issued across Ukraine due to a ballistic threat.
Kyiv: Pseudo-Fortune Tellers Swindle 800,000 Hryvnias from Four Women
Four alleged pseudo-fortune tellers are facing trial in Kyiv for defrauding four women of approximately 800,000 hryvnias, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Putin’s Death or Ukraine’s Victory Needed for Lasting Peace
A lasting peace in Ukraine is only possible through a Ukrainian military victory or the death of President Vladimir Putin, according to retired Canadian Lieutenant Christopher Coates. He spoke to Ukrinform after a visit to Ukraine.
Andrij Lewus Sworn In as New Ukrainian Lawmaker
The Central Election Commission of Ukraine has recognized Andrij Lewus as a new member of parliament. According to Ukrainska Pravda, he took the oath in the Verkhovna Rada on Friday.
Ukraine cuts all land routes from Kherson to Crimea – ISW analysis
Ukrainian forces have severed all land connections from the occupied Kherson region to occupied Crimea, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The strikes on bridges and supply routes aim to cripple Russian logistics.
241 Combat Engagements at the Front: Ukraine Repels Russian Attacks
Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing the General Staff, that on June 11 there were 241 combat engagements with Russian troops. Ukrainian defenders repelled most attacks on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Ukraine intercepts 102 of 117 Russian drones
In the night of June 12, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 117 combat drones. Ukraine's air defense shot down or electronically neutralized 102 of them, according to the Ukrainian Air Force as reported by Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukrainian Strikes Drive Russian Oil Output to Yearly Low
Russia's crude oil production fell to 9.009 million barrels per day in May, the lowest level in a year, as Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure intensified.
Mykolaiv: Russian Shahed Drones Hit Transport Company
Russian troops attacked the city of Mykolaiv with Shahed combat drones on the morning of June 12. A man was injured and a transport company was damaged, according to the head of the regional military administration, Vitaliy Kim.
Number of Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region rises to 949
Russian forces launched 949 attacks on 44 settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region over the past day, killing two civilians and wounding three others, according to the regional military administration.
Explosions in Mykolaiv: Russia Continues Air Terror
Russia continued its air terror against Ukraine on Tuesday morning, attacking the city of Mykolaiv. Explosions were heard in the city, according to 24tv.
Poland Allows Bus Traffic at Shehyni-Medyka Checkpoint This Summer
Poland has agreed not to suspend bus traffic at the Shehyni-Medyka border crossing during the summer months despite planned repairs, Ukraine's Deputy Minister for Reconstruction Oleksiy Kuleba announced.
Ukraine Facility: EU Ties Financial Aid to Accession Reforms
Ukraine and the EU have fundamentally changed the logic of the Ukraine Facility program: from now on, all reform indicators are linked to EU integration. Deputy Economy Minister Dariia Marchak announced this on Thursday.
Ukraine attacks bridges to Crimea – fuel shortages and discontent grow
Ukraine is targeting bridges leading to occupied Crimea, disrupting key supply routes. According to 24tv, this has caused fuel shortages and growing dissatisfaction among Russian occupiers on the peninsula.
Ukrainian Police Investigate Teenagers in Soldier Poisonings
Ukraine's National Police has uncovered at least seven cases of military personnel being poisoned, with teenagers suspected of acting on orders from Russian intelligence services, the BBC reports.
Zelenskyy Enacts Counterterrorism Concept in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the Concept of Counterterrorism in Ukraine, approved by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on April 6, 2026, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Syrskyj: Ukraine Has Advantage in Drone Warfare
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyj sees Ukraine as having the upper hand in drone warfare, according to Ukrinform.
Ukraine: Around 740 Religious Sites Destroyed in Russia’s War of Aggression
According to Deutschlandfunk, approximately 740 churches and other religious sites in Ukraine have been destroyed or damaged as a result of Russia's war of aggression.