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Ukraine reports 1,290 Russian soldiers killed in one day
Ukraine's military says it killed 1,290 Russian soldiers in the past 24 hours, bringing total Russian personnel losses since the start of the full-scale invasion to about 1,391,950.
Poland’s President Strips Zelensky of Order of the White Eagle
Polish Karol Nawrocki has stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honor, over Zelensky's decision to name a Ukrainian special forces unit after the 'Heroes of the UPA' – the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Nawrocki said the move was not directed against the Ukrainian people and does not alter Poland's strategic security policy.
Ukraine confirms drone attack on Tyumen – range up to 3,000 km
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Tyumen region on June 20. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack.
Kuchma returns Polish order after revocation for Zelenskyy
Former Ukrainian Leonid Kuchma has returned the Polish Order of the White Eagle in protest after Karol Nawrocki revoked the same award from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Zelensky Returns Revoked Polish Order to Warsaw by Mail
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent back the Polish Order of the White Eagle, which was revoked by Poland's president, via postal service to Warsaw on June 20.
Ukraine: Air Alert After MiG-31K Takeoff – Missile Threat
A nationwide air alert was declared in Ukraine on Saturday evening after a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet took off. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of a possible attack with Kinzhal missiles.
Four Injured in Russian Drone Attack on Oblast
A Russian drone attack on Oblast on Saturday afternoon left four people injured, according to the head of the Oblast Military Administration, Mykola Kalashnyk.
Ukraine ramps up production of anti-drone systems
Ukraine plans to scale up production and deployment of experimental technologies to counter Russian attack drones and FPV drones, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
Ukraine strikes gas infrastructure in Crimea
Ukrainian forces attacked gas infrastructure on the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula overnight on June 20, 2026. The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed a hit on the road bridge over the Henichesk Strait.
UK develops low-cost long-range weapons for Ukraine
The UK is developing low-cost long-range weapons for Ukraine, Bloomberg reports, citing the British Ministry of Defence. The new munitions are expected to be cheaper than existing systems.
Ukraine strikes bridge over Henichesk Strait and Russian targets
Ukrainian defense forces attacked the road bridge across the Henichesk Strait near Henichesk in the occupied part of Kherson Oblast on the night of June 20, 2026, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
Civilian drone operators destroy Russian Shahed drone with Ukrainian experimental interceptor for first time
In Oblast, three civilian drone operators have independently destroyed a Russian Shahed combat drone using a Ukrainian experimental interceptor drone for the first time, the Izmail district administration reported.
Medvedev threatens Ukraine after attacks: ‘No more rules for Kyiv’
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, has issued new threats against Ukraine following recent attacks, declaring that 'there are no more rules' in dealing with Kyiv.
Severe Accident Near Kyiv: Two Children Die in Zhiguli
Two children aged two and four were killed and seven others injured in a head-on collision between an old Zhiguli and a bus in Brovary, east of Kyiv, on Friday evening.
887 Russian Attacks on Zaporizhzhia: 19 Wounded
Russian troops carried out 887 attacks on 47 settlements in Ukraine's Oblast in a single day, wounding 19 people, according to the head of the regional military administration, Ivan Fedorov.
Russian Attack on Kramatorsk: One Dead, Several Seriously Injured
A Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed a woman born in 1948 and wounded three others, according to the head of the local military administration, Oleksandr Hontscharenko.
Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine
At least two people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine on Sunday. In Chernihiv, a 16-year-old boy died in a drone strike, and in Kherson, a man was killed. Ukraine meanwhile struck a drone factory in Russia.
Nighttime KAB Attack on Kharkiv: Body Parts Found Under Rubble
Rescuers discovered human remains under the rubble in Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district after a Russian glide bomb attack on the night of June 19. The victim's identity is being established as clearance operations continue.
Zelensky Asks for Help for the Winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for further support for the coming winter amid Russia's war of aggression, fearing renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Russian Attack on Sumy: One Dead, Two Injured
Russian forces struck the Oblast in northeastern Ukraine, killing a 78-year-old woman and injuring two others, local authorities reported.
Ukraine repels Russian major assault on Mala Tokmatschka
Ukrainian troops have repelled a mechanized Russian assault on the village of Mala Tokmatschka in the Zaporizhzhia region, destroying more than 30 vehicles, according to the Ukrainian military.
Ukraine attacks Moscow with largest drone strike
Ukraine has launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date, according to BBC. Russian authorities reported 17 injured and significant damage in the region.
Ukrainian Drones Destroy Hundreds of Russian Fuel Trucks
Since mid-April, Ukrainian elite drone pilots have been conducting a 'middle strike' campaign that has destroyed hundreds of fuel trucks and crippled Russian supply lines in southern Ukraine, the Kyiv Post reports.
Ukrainian special forces strike oil depot in Rostov
In the night of June 18, units of Ukraine's Deep Strike SSO together with the Russian resistance movement 'Chorna Iskra' attacked an oil depot and a fuel base in Russia's Rostov region, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine strikes Moscow: refinery in flames, airports paralyzed
Ukrainian drones hit a major oil refinery in southeast Moscow overnight on June 18, triggering massive fires. All four Moscow airports temporarily suspended operations, according to the German Press Agency (dpa).
Russian Army Ordered to Intensify Drone Strikes on Civilian Targets in Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine's military intelligence says it intercepted orders for the Russian 58th Army to step up FPV drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia.
Drunk man fires shots at military enlistment office in Letychiv
A 31-year-old man fired several shots from a legally owned assault rifle at a regional recruitment center in the town of Letychiv, Oblast, on the evening of June 17. The intoxicated suspect was detained by police, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Russian air strike on Sumy kills 64-year-old fisherman
A 64-year-old man was killed on the morning of June 18 in a Russian air strike on the outskirts of Sumy, according to the head of the Oblast Military Administration, Oleh Hryhorov.
NATO Summit in Ankara: Ukraine Aid as Central Theme
The NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will focus on expanding and sustaining military support for Ukraine, the Kyiv Post reports.
Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery – Zelenskyy meets with NATO officials
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in two years, hitting an oil refinery, while President Zelenskyy held talks with NATO representatives in Brussels.
Russian Attacks on Region: One Injured, Damage Reported
A 58-year-old man was seriously injured in Russian attacks on five districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Infrastructure, an enterprise, and residential buildings were damaged.
Trump to Review License for Rocket Production in Ukraine
US Donald Trump has announced he will review the possibility of granting a license for the production of rockets in Ukraine, according to Ukrinform.
FPV drone injures 64-year-old in Komyshuvakha
A 64-year-old man was injured by a Russian FPV drone attack in Komyshuvakha, Oblast, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration.
Ukraine: Over 40 Russian Attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Region
Since Tuesday, Russian forces have launched more than 40 attacks on five districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing three civilians in Nikopol with an FPV drone. Governor Oleksandr Hanzha convened the Defense Council to tighten evacuations and drone defenses.
Drug ring smuggled methadone into Kyiv pre-trial detention center in soap and beets
Ukrainian police have broken up a drug ring that smuggled methadone into a Kyiv pre-trial detention center. According to Ukrainska Pravda, an inmate organized the smuggling, with the drugs hidden in soap and red beets.
Ukraine rejects accusation of drone attack on children’s bus
Ukraine has rejected Russian accusations that its military fired a drone at a bus carrying Belarusian children. According to Ukrainska Pravda, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine called the claim a fabrication.
Ukraine orders service inspections in all military recruitment offices
Following a scandal involving illegal detentions and violence at the Odesa military recruitment office (TCC), Ukraine's Defense Ministry has ordered service inspections in all TCCs nationwide.
Fedorov: Ukraine Isolates Crimea with Drone Strikes
Ukraine's Defense Minister Fedorov has announced that Crimea will be isolated through drone strikes in the near future. According to Ukrainska Pravda, the Ministry of Defense is pursuing a strategy of logistical blockade.
Rheinmetall unveils mobile container launcher for kamikaze drones
German defense contractor Rheinmetall has presented the Containerized Mission Launcher (CML) for loitering munitions at the Eurosatory 2026 trade fair in Paris. The development was shaped by lessons from Russia's war against Ukraine.