NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highly praised the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refining infrastructure. According to him, the total production volume at refineries in Russia has decreased by a third.
The war in Ukraine is changing military doctrines, where drones are becoming the primary means of attack. Ukraine is actively using mid-strikes and deep strikes to target enemy logistics and strategic facilities.
In the "Army+" application, after the report is approved, a white stripe with the status "On the way" automatically appears. The validity period of the status is 5 days for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service, and 48 hours after the order - for the National Guard of Ukraine.
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck four gas compressor stations in Crimea and other Russian logistics facilities on the night of June 20. SBS Commander Robert Brovdi reported hitting a bridge, a tugboat, and occupiers' equipment.
Fighters of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" continue to defend Druzhkivka, preventing Russians from capturing the city. Roads have turned into obstacle courses due to constant drone attacks.
Law enforcement officers conducted the second stage of the anti-drug special operation "Rubicon", eliminating drug laboratories and seizing almost 90 kg of drug products. The value of the seized drugs at black market prices is almost 70 million hryvnias.
On the night of June 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 drones. The defense forces shot down or suppressed 79 drones, and 9 UAVs were recorded as hits.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 1,370 Russian military personnel over the past day. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion have exceeded 1.389 million people.
Near the Russian capital, queues have formed due to a fuel shortage. Gasoline prices range from 72 to 85 rubles per liter.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov demonstrated to his German colleague Boris Pistorius the results of the attack on Moscow on June 18. Footage of Ukrainian drones over the Russian capital has appeared online.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution that launches a mechanism to restrict the access of military personnel to gambling during the period of martial law. The data will be verified through the Register of Military Personnel.
Lavrov threatened Ukraine with regular massive strikes after the attack on the Moscow refinery. Putin previously ordered an increase in the intensity of shelling.
The bodies of 522 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine as a result of repatriation efforts. Specialists will conduct forensic examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies.
The Ukrainian Navy has debunked a fake report regarding the bombardment of Odesa by sea drones on June 17. In reality, the military was conducting planned defense preparation activities.
Syrskyi approved the development plan for the NCO corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2027. The reform will expand the powers of sergeants and change their training system.
A railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal near the village of Rozdolne was attacked in Crimea. Eyewitnesses report 20 explosions and a major fire at the facility.
Starting June 21, the operational headquarters of the occupied peninsula will work around the clock in anticipation of powerful strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The occupation administration is hastily evacuating the remains of its headquarters.
In occupied Dzhankoi, a power outage schedule of two hours on, two hours off has been introduced for two days. More than 50 settlements are without power due to damage to energy facilities.
Gas and energy services in the occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions were issued dozens of vehicles with Br2 class armor. The special transport will protect crews from Ukrainian drone attacks and mine explosions.
Investigation completed regarding Yanukovych and 16 officials concerning the seizure of power. They will be tried for a criminal organization and the murders of protesters.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov reported tough discussions with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding finances and resources. Despite the differences, they are working as a single team.
Unmanned Systems Forces struck the "Bordel" hub in Donetsk and five radar stations in Crimea. Fire Point drones were used for the attacks on the occupiers' facilities.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ordered the formation of new drone units to protect the northern border. He also ordered the development of the non-commissioned officer corps and the strengthening of reserves.
The officer demanded 23,000 dollars for assistance in securing a discharge from service through the VLC. The court ordered the suspect under 24-hour house arrest.
228 clashes occurred over the past day, with the heaviest fighting continuing in three directions. The enemy deployed 74 missiles and over 9,000 kamikaze drones.
In the occupied city, electricity outages and fuel shortages have persisted for ten days. The problems began after explosions on June 6 and the subsequent loss of power at the port.
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced payments of up to 170 thousand hryvnias and motivational contracts for military personnel. New terms of service and conditions for discharge to the reserve have been defined.
Fedorov discussed the transformation of the Defense Forces and new contracts with the military. The next stage of the reform will change the recruitment and mobilization system.
Nawrocki will decide the fate of Zelenskyy's order in the coming days. The condition for retaining the award is changing the name of the SSO unit named after the Heroes of the UPA.
Details have emerged regarding the operation of the AFU's new multi-domain center "Phalanx," which carried out a series of strikes on bridges in temporarily occupied Crimea. Using middle-strike drones, the Ukrainian military is attempting to block the Russian army's logistics on the Zaporizhzhia front.