The US Department of State has urged American citizens to exercise increased caution abroad due to the escalation in the Middle East. This warning is prompted by the conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as possible demonstrations against US interests.
On the night of June 23, as a result of an enemy attack on the Bila Tserkva district of Kyiv Oblast, a woman born in 1957 was killed. Also, damage to private houses, an apartment building, cars, and the destruction of a hotel building were recorded in three districts of the region.
In the week from June 16-22, over 350 people were evacuated from Sumy Oblast; in total, over 12,000 residents have been moved since March. Despite the shelling, Sumy continues to function, and authorities are working to create conditions for safe living in the region.
During the night attack on Kyiv, the exit from the Sviatoshyn metro station and the adjacent territory were damaged. Two people were injured, but hospitalization was not required.
In Kyiv, an air alert was announced for the second time in one night due to the threat of ballistic weapons. Earlier, Russian UAVs attacked the capital, causing fires and destruction in several districts.
As a result of the drone attack on the night of June 23, civilian infrastructure was damaged in the Kyiv region. Fires broke out in relevant districts, and private houses and cars were damaged.
Donald Trump does not rule out a change of power in Iran if the current regime fails to "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN". The US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities is over, Trump said, making Israel safer.
On the night of June 23, at 02:28, an alarm was declared in Kyiv due to the threat of ballistic weapons from Russia. This happened after an attack by Russian strike drones and active air defense operations in the capital.
On June 22, 2025, 107 combat engagements took place on the front, 36 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops also carried out numerous missile and air strikes and used kamikaze drones.
On the night of June 23, Russian occupation forces carried out another massive attack on Kyiv. In Holosiivskyi, Darnytskyi, Desnianskyi, Podilskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Solomyanskyi and Svyatoshynskyi districts, UAV debris was recorded. Fires broke out, there were casualties.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit Brussels on June 23 to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. He will brief on the situation on the battlefield, Ukraine's needs, and discuss sanctions against the aggressor.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Iran's support for Russia, which led to destruction in Ukraine, and emphasized the unacceptability of nuclear proliferation. He also noted that diplomacy should work everywhere, and all countries should feel the power of international solidarity.
An office of the Norwegian defense company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, known for its NASAMS systems, has been opened in Ukraine. Preparations are underway to strengthen the protection of the population and critical infrastructure from Russian shelling.
On the night of June 23, Kyiv was attacked by Russian assault drones; air defense was active. The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration and the mayor of Kyiv reported on the active work of air defense in the capital and the region.
An air alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions on the evening of June 22 due to the threat of attack UAVs. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a large number of UAVs moving chaotically.
On June 22, Russian troops attacked the Zaporizhzhia district with ballistic missiles, leaving almost 5,000 subscribers without electricity. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out in one of the private homes, but the residents were not injured.
President Zelensky stated that Russia is trying "by all methods" to avoid new sanctions and weaken existing ones. Ukrainian intelligence reported on Moscow's attempts to fight against sanctions pressure.
Spain has agreed with NATO to be exempt from the requirement to spend 5% of GDP on defense, which Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called "disproportionate and unnecessary. " The country claims it can fulfill its obligations by spending 2.1% of GDP and had the lowest share of defense spending in the Alliance last year - 1.28% of GDP.
The President of Ukraine expects a full report on the circumstances and consequences of Russia's missile strike on the training ground in the Kherson region, which resulted in the death of servicemen.
A suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus has left at least 20 dead and over 50 injured. The suicide bomber, a member of the 'Islamic State', opened fire and detonated explosives.
Vladyslav Yesypenko, a journalist for "Crimea. Realities", was released on June 20 from Russian imprisonment in Crimea, where he spent over four years. Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, announced his release, emphasizing Russia's "fabricated charges."
The IDF declared US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities a "turning point" in the war against Iran, noting joint diplomatic and military efforts with American partners. Operation "Lion's Den" continues, and Israel continues to retrieve hostages.
On June 22, in the Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian army shelled a brigade of "Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo" during emergency restoration work, damaging a boom lift, but the energy workers were not injured. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, two employees of the company have died, and another 13 have been injured.
The United States of America announced the urgent evacuation of non-critical staff and family members of diplomats from Lebanon. This comes amid regional developments and rising tensions following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
On June 22, the Russian army shelled Ochakov, Mykolaiv region, with missiles. Three people were injured, including two children, and six residential buildings were damaged.
On the night of June 21, 2025, Poltava region experienced a massive combined attack. Hits on energy infrastructure were recorded in the Kremenchuk district, one person sustained moderately severe injuries.
On June 20, 188 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit 18 areas of concentration of enemy personnel and equipment, as well as other important objects.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, ahead of the NATO summit, expressed doubt about the feasibility of the continued existence of the North Atlantic Alliance, emphasizing the need to adapt to changed conditions. He believes that "times have changed" and called on NATO to cooperate with the Global South, and also noted the decreasing influence of the European Union.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1060 Russian occupiers and 116 units of enemy vehicles. The total enemy losses from February 24, 2022, to June 21, 2025, have reached over 1 million personnel.
5-year-old Kyrylo, who disappeared in Ivano-Frankivsk region on June 17, was found alive on June 21 at 05:54 with the help of a State Emergency Service drone. The child's condition is satisfactory, and he has received medical attention.
