Donetsk Oblast

Heavy fighting continues in the Novopavlivka direction. The enemy is concentrating offensive efforts in the areas of Vilne Pole, Bahatyr, Komar, Shevchenkove, and Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk Oblast.

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".

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, the SBU released exclusive video of the prisoner exchange involving defenders from Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions. The exchange was made possible thanks to the work of the Joint Center and the Coordination Headquarters.

In Zhmerynka, an adaptive sports club "Yunіst" for veterans has opened, equipped with a gym and a rehabilitation zone with a professional trainer-rehabilitologist. This is one of 15 winners of the "Time to Act. Indomitable" competition, implemented as part of the "MHP Poruch" program.

President Zelenskyy announced the return from Russian captivity of most of the soldiers who had been there for more than two years. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk Oblast, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Kherson Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, and Chernihiv Oblast.

Minister of Health Viktor Liashko stated that the company "RIOLA-MODUL LTD", which won the tender for the repair of the "Okhmatdyt" hospital, is not involved in criminal proceedings. The decision on selecting the contractor is also controlled by donors.

Russian invaders deliberately include the bodies of their own soldiers during the repatriation of the bodies of Ukrainian defenders, complicating the identification of the dead in Ukraine. This indicates Russia's disrespectful attitude towards its own people and an attempt to avoid payments to families.

Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service soldiers released from Russian captivity. Most of the military personnel had been in captivity since 2022, fighting on various fronts.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved changes to the rules for distance learning, which will come into force on September 1, 2025. Minimum occupancy requirements for distance classes and a mechanism for supporting teachers have been introduced.

Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov did not appear in the Verkhovna Rada at the summons of MPs.

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 58 drones, 30 of which were neutralized. Hits were recorded in 9 locations, the main directions of the attack were Donetsk region, Dnipropetrovsk region and Zaporizhzhia region.

Russian troops achieved partial success, advancing near Yunakivka, Myrne, and Zoria. Updated data from DeepState analysts shows changes on the front line in Sumy and Donetsk regions.

The long-awaited decision of the international court regarding the downing of passenger flight MH17 and a number of Russia's crimes against humanity in Donbas will be announced by the ECHR on July 9. The case is called "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russian Federation".

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.

Russian troops were able to advance near Yablunivka, Hrodivka, Komar, Fedorivka and in Zaporizhzhia. The enemy also achieved success near Burlatske and Novopil.

The SBU detained two local residents who were collecting coordinates for Russian missile strikes. They face up to 8 years in prison for disseminating information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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.

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a Russian MLRS "Grad" in Donetsk region, loaded with chemical shells, which was being prepared for a salvo.

On the night of June 15, Russian troops shelled the outskirts of Kramatorsk, using FAB-250. 7 residential buildings were damaged, but fortunately, no one was injured.

A scheme has been exposed in which former managers of a heat and power company removed more than 1,140 water heaters. As a result, 250,000 residents and businesses were left without hot water, and the damage amounted to 30 million.

At night, Russia launched 138 drones at Ukraine, the main attack was on the Donetsk region. Air defense shot down 125 UAVs, but hits were recorded in 10 places and debris fell in 8.

Tomorrow in Ukraine it will be cloudy with clearings, without precipitation, except for the eastern regions, where short-term rains with thunderstorms will pass. The air temperature during the day will fluctuate from +21 to +26 degrees.

Russian troops have advanced near two settlements in the Volnovakha district of Donetsk region, namely near Burlatske and Novopil. This was reported by the DeepState analytical project.

Fortification structures are being built on the administrative border of Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Problems with FPV drones are taken into account, so positions are being built underground as well.

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.

Russia is building a network of media schools on the basis of captured Ukrainian schools. There, high school students will be taught to create "content" to order and study "journalism" for Kremlin media.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the liberation of Andriivka in the Sumy region. According to him, this was achieved thanks to the offensive actions of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment.

An explosion occurred in a dormitory in Kramatorsk, as a result of which a 15-year-old boy died, and two more teenagers are in serious condition. A 6-year-old child who was nearby was also injured.

On the night of June 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with 58 Shahed-type drones. Ukrainian air defense forces managed to shoot down 43 UAVs in the eastern and northern regions of the country.