Since the beginning of the year, Russia has carried out over 12 thousand strikes on Sumy region, resulting in 122 civilians killed and over 1. 2 thousand people injured. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported on the strengthening of the region's air defense to counter attacks.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the hospitalization of four victims as a result of a drone fall in the Desnyansky district. During the firefighting, rescuers discovered the body of a deceased woman.
The President of Ukraine held an important conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, discussing prospects for joint work in Europe on anti-ballistic defense. Zelenskyy informed about the situation in Ukraine and the need for additional air defense missiles.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The leaders discussed strengthening air defense and agreed to work together on this.
Ukraine has passed the first hot month without power outages. Experts warn of risks due to heat, repairs, and possible Russian attacks.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Orenburg gas processing and helium plants on the night of June 24. The buildings of the "Vladimir" space communications center in the Vladimir region were also damaged.
In Kramatorsk on June 19, as a result of two Russian shellings, three people were killed and six were wounded. The first strike occurred at 11:30 from a Tornado-S MLRS, the second at 12:15 from a Grad MLRS.
A Russian drone attacked the building of a logistics operator in Zaporizhzhia. At least three people were injured.
On June 21, the "KyivPride" march will take place in Kyiv. During the event, temporary restrictions on vehicle traffic in the city center and changes to public transport routes are planned.
On June 19, Russian troops struck Kramatorsk twice. As a result of the shelling, two women were killed and four people were wounded.
In Odesa region, the opening of 14 more beach areas has been approved, now 27 beaches are available. This was reported by the head of Odesa OVA Oleh Kiper.
According to media reports, Iranian forces fired warning shots in the area of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities stated that the passage of vessels is possible only after submitting an application.
Russian troops attacked the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region, resulting in one person dead and four others injured. A fire at a truck parking lot, where fuel tankers and a gas tanker were burning, was extinguished by rescuers.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
A rescuer wounded during the strike on June 15 has died in the hospital. Earlier it was reported that 4 rescuers had died.
At night, Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. While extinguishing a fire in a warehouse building, fragments of a deceased man's body were found.
President Zelenskyy announced agreements on receiving additional F-16 fighter jets. The key issue remains the urgent training of pilots for their use.
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.
The enemy attacked public transport in the Korabelny district, damaging two buses. As a result of the first strike, five people were injured, the second attack resulted in no casualties.
As a result of shelling in six regions of Ukraine, electricity supply partially disappeared. Energy workers are conducting round-the-clock restoration work.
As a result of Russia's morning attack on Pavlohrad, an 8-year-old girl was killed, and another person was injured. The enemy also attacked three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and drones.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported nine victims as a result of the KAB strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district. Among the victims are four children.
On the night of June 19, explosions were heard in occupied Crimea, Melitopol, and Mariupol amid a drone attack. Fires and the activity of Russian fire teams are reported.
As a result of the night strike by Russian KABs on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv, six people were injured. Over 40 private houses were damaged, emergency services are working on site.
Russian troops launched a KAB strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv at night. About 15 private houses were damaged, there are casualties.
Agents of the "ATESH" movement are recording the evacuation of families and property by officials and FSB employees from Crimea. Many plan to complete the relocation by June 21.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
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.
Russia launched 7 ballistic missiles and 239 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 4 missiles and 212 UAVs; hits were recorded at nine locations.
A civilian man was killed in the Sumy community due to an attack by Russian drones. Debris damaged a residential building in the private sector on the outskirts of the city.
