Armed Forces of Ukraine

Due to Russia's strikes on targets in Ukraine, Poland raised its aviation into the air. Later, it was reported that aviation operations in Polish airspace had been terminated.

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,060 Russians and destroyed a tank, 3 armored combat vehicles, 20 artillery systems, MLRS, and 79 units of automotive equipment.

On June 16, 136 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsk, and Toretsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous assaults, inflicting significant losses on the enemy in equipment and manpower.

The Donetsk court granted the tax authority's claim against Vitaliy Shabunin to recover 126,000 hryvnias of debt. The court found no evidence of the activist's participation in hostilities.

The Russians do not stop trying to expand the combat zone in Sumy region, but their attacks in small groups are becoming less active due to significant losses. The Armed Forces effectively counter the enemy.

Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,200 Russian soldiers and destroyed a lot of equipment. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war amounted to more than one million people.

Theater and film actor Yuriy Felipenko died at the front; he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in April 2024. This was announced by his wife, Kateryna Motrych, on Instagram.

1,200 bodies of dead citizens were returned to Ukraine as part of the agreements from Istanbul. Law enforcement officers and experts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will conduct examinations to identify the dead.

A resident of Khmelnytskyi region was detained for adjusting air strikes and preparing explosives for terrorist attacks on the instructions of the FSB. She faces imprisonment under the article on treason.

On the night of June 15, Russia attacked Ukraine with 194 aerial targets, including missiles and drones. Air defense forces shot down 167 targets, the main strike was on Kremenchuk, where a hit was recorded.

During June 14, 203 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. The enemy carried out 5367 shellings and involved 3145 kamikaze drones, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit important objects of the occupiers.

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated over a thousand Russian soldiers, and also destroyed dozens of units of enemy equipment. Among the enemy's losses are artillery systems, UAVs and vehicles.

During June 14, 178 combat engagements took place at the front, the Russian army carried out massive strikes. The most tense situation remains in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsk, and Toretsk directions.

Two Kyiv residents demanded $200,000 from a foreign company for assistance in allowing EW systems to be tested for the Armed Forces. They were detained after the transfer of money, and preventive measures have already been chosen for them.

Military personnel and fighters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs system, who had been in captivity since 2022, have returned to Ukraine. This is the fourth exchange of prisoners of war this week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported.

As part of the agreements in Istanbul, Ukraine has returned 1,200 bodies of deceased citizens, handed over by the Russian side. Examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies are being conducted.

Ukrainian soldiers struck factories producing explosives in the Samara region and Stavropol Territory of the Russian Federation. Explosions and fires were recorded in industrial zones as a result of the strikes.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi announced an increase in UAV interceptors due to regular drone attacks. On the night of June 14, air defense forces shot down 43 of 58 enemy Shahed-type UAVs.

The SBU thwarted a terrorist attack in Odesa, an FSB agent was detained who was planning to blow up a Ukrainian soldier. He planted explosives on a playground, but was detained.

Aerial reconnaissance of the Kharkiv border detachment destroyed nine enemy vehicles, communication antennas and a field warehouse with ammunition with drones. Enemy positions and shelters were also hit.

The Dutch government has agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2032, supporting NATO's goal. This decision may lead to a conflict with parliament.

The SBU announced the return of the bodies of dead soldiers, for the first time involving special wagons of Ukrzaliznytsia for quick delivery for identification. Repatriation became possible thanks to the cooperation of many departments.

According to Syrskyi, since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed 1,262 tanks and 2,748 armored vehicles. Also, Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters destroyed a mine warehouse in the Kursk region.

Ukroboronprom emphasized that any changes to the components of military equipment take place under the supervision of state bodies. The modernization process is multi-stage and lasts from several months to two years.

The spokesman of the "Khortytsia" operational-strategic group denied the statements of Russian propagandists about the capture of Dvorichna. The situation is difficult, but the Ukrainian military is holding its positions, despite the Russians' efforts to expand the bridgehead.

Fighters of the 413th battalion "Raid" of the SBU of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a warehouse of anti-tank mines in the Kursk region, which were without camouflage. They also hit an armored vehicle and other enemy equipment.

After a year in Russian captivity, the heart of Dmytro Shapovalov stopped. He dreamed of an apple, and after the exchange he returned to the ranks of the Armed Forces, but died on June 9.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country will participate in the financing of long-range weapons for Ukraine and will provide 9 billion euros in aid. Part of the funds will go to the purchase of necessary materials for the Armed Forces.

Severely wounded and sick Ukrainian defenders, including the defenders of Mariupol, have been released from Russian captivity. They will receive medical assistance, rehabilitation, and payments.

Defenders of various military branches, including those who were considered missing, have returned to Ukraine. The oldest released is 59 years old, and the youngest is 22.