On Saturday, June 21, cool weather with short-term rains and thunderstorms is expected in Ukraine, mainly in the western and northern regions. Temperatures will range from +18°C to +25°C, with the highest values in the south.
As of the morning of 21. 06.2025, one Russian ship, a Kalibr missile carrier, with a total salvo of up to 2 missiles, was recorded in the Black Sea. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov, and 2 enemy ships are in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Israel Defense Forces eliminated Aminpur Judaki, commander of the second UAV brigade of the IRGC Aerospace Force. Judaki was responsible for hundreds of UAV attacks on Israeli territory.
On the night of June 21, Ukrainian naval sailors destroyed 10 enemy kamikaze drones "SHAHED-136". The Southern Defense Forces are ready for a new wave of Russian assaults.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon stated that Israel will not cease attacks against Iran until the nuclear threat is eliminated. Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani expressed concern about possible US involvement in this conflict.
The mobile application "Kyiv Digital" has added a new feature — a minute of silence timer displayed on the smartphone screen. iOS and Android users can activate a reminder about the minute of silence.
A US federal court has indefinitely blocked the Donald Trump administration's ban on accepting international students at Harvard University. This decision extends the temporary injunction issued after the Trump administration revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
EU-sanctioned Russian state broadcasters can still profit from Facebook ads, research shows. Meta says it is "taking action" against accounts linked to sanctioned entities.
The British Parliament has supported a bill on the legalization of assisted suicide, which will allow terminally ill adults to independently decide on ending their lives. This document now awaits consideration in the House of Lords, where months of discussions and possible amendments are expected.
A resident of Kherson region was notified of suspicion of participating in the Wagner PMC and hostilities against Ukraine. He was awarded three times by the occupiers for participating in battles, including the medal "Participant of the Battle of Bakhmut".
On the night of June 21, an air alert was declared in Kyiv and all regions of Ukraine due to the threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast.
Donald Trump announced successful mediation in concluding a peace treaty between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, which had been at war for decades. Representatives of the countries will arrive in Washington for the final signing of the agreement.
The Latvian Saeima approved a statement in support of Ukraine's earliest invitation to NATO ahead of the summit in The Hague. Inviting Ukraine to the Alliance will be a significant signal of its clear path to membership.
The Donald Trump administration is laying off more than 600 Voice of America employees, reducing the staff to fewer than 200 people. This is part of a broader plan to cut funding for federal media organizations, which the White House justifies as combating "radical propaganda".
A law enforcement officer from Odesa region, together with his mother, organized a channel for illegal transportation of evaders to Moldova, using knowledge of the border area. The arrest took place while receiving another "tranche" of 6 thousand US dollars after transporting at least three people; they now face up to 9 years in prison.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi plans to visit Moscow on June 23 for talks with Vladimir Putin. This meeting will take place after Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
The State Security Service of Latvia urges to refrain from traveling to the Russian Federation and Belarus due to high recruitment risks. Citizens who cannot avoid traveling are advised to use special security measures with electronic devices.
Russia plans to "re-educate" 56,000 Ukrainian children by 2026 in the "Artek" camp under the guise of recreation. This crime is a systemic destruction of Ukrainian identity and a violation of the Geneva Conventions.
The SBU detained six pro-Russian internet agitators in various regions of Ukraine who justified the aggression of the Russian Federation and called for a violent change of power. Among them are a former propagandist, a fitness trainer, and a foreigner who spread fakes and glorified the occupiers on social networks.
On June 20, 2025, 157 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy carried out 3445 shellings and used 847 kamikaze drones. The most active battles took place in the Pokrovsky, Pivnichno-Slobozhansky, and Kursk directions.
On June 20, the Israel Defense Forces conducted an aerial operation in Iran, striking missile launchers. Approximately 15 Israeli Air Force fighter jets used over 30 munitions on ballistic launchers in western Iran.
US President Donald Trump announced "minor progress" in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, calling himself a "peacemaker. " He also set a two-week deadline for Iran regarding the nuclear deal.
On June 20, the Russian army attacked a high-rise building in Sumy with a Lancet attack drone, injuring a 75-year-old woman. The roof and about 20 windows in two five-story buildings were damaged.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1080 Russian soldiers, 4 tanks, and 63 artillery systems. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the full-scale invasion have exceeded one million people.
Russian troops carried out 410 strikes on 12 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in one person being injured. Private houses, apartments, cars, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
On June 19, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. Instead, three Russian vessels are in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Kalibr" cruise missiles.
On June 19, a north-westerly wind with gusts up to 20 m/s will cover Ukraine. Precipitation is expected in the west, north, and east. In the south, up to +31°C.
Iran will strike everywhere if the US intervenes in the conflict. Tehran also stated that it would not negotiate under the threat of bombing.
Despite a consensus among senators, the United States of America is postponing the introduction of new sanctions against the Russian Federation until at least July.
The IDF has completed another series of strikes on Tehran. More than 20 military facilities were hit. In particular, those involved in weapons production, centrifuges, as well as research and scientific centers involved in Iran's nuclear program.
