Russians are deliberately striking forests in Kharkiv region to create fires and damage the ecosystem, the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration said.
In Munich, on the eve of Ukraine's Euro 2024 match, a part of the destroyed stands of the Kharkiv stadium, which was destroyed by the Russian occupation forces, was installed in the city center. The installation is intended to draw the attention of the international community to the war crimes of the Russian Federation
The enemy is the most active in the Pokrovsk sector today - 20 attacks have already taken place.
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine's Security Service has destroyed 1,006 Russian tanks, most of them during fierce fighting in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the nature of Russian troops' actions has not changed significantly, the enemy is focusing its main efforts on the Pokrovsk direction. Russia is making every effort to increase the intensity and expand the geography of hostilities, in particular to exhaust Ukrainian forces before the arrival of F-16s and new weapons, but Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate resilience, courage and faith in victory, the Commander-in-Chief noted.
In Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops captured an enemy tank and took several Russian occupants prisoner, and a total of 42 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day, with the enemy being most active in the Pokrovsk sector near Novooleksandrivka.
For the first time, inclusive strongman competitions among military personnel and veterans were held in Ternopil.
Russian troops attacked a children's camp in Kharkiv with KABs at night, damaging the building, and shelled other areas of the region, wounding 3 people, including a 13-year-old boy.
The building of the recreation center in the Kyiv district of Kharkiv was damaged as a result of a terrorist attack by the occupation forces at 23:50, no casualties have been reported so far.
An explosion occurred in Kharkiv, as reported by the city's mayor, Igor Terekhov.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 104 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day, with the enemy significantly intensifying its activity in the Pokrovsk sector.
Norway will provide NOK 1. 1 billion (over $100 million) to Ukraine to restore energy infrastructure and ensure electricity supply, with a focus on repairing damaged facilities in Kharkiv region.
The number of combat engagements along the entire frontline increased to 88, with the enemy attacking Ukrainian positions 36 times in the Donetsk sector, 25 of which were unsuccessful and 11 were prolonged.
Ukraine's task is to prevent Russia from succeeding in its offensive, according to President Zelenskyy, who believes that the situation in Kharkiv has stabilized thanks to Ukrainian soldiers and is awaiting reinforcements from partners to strengthen his forces.
The enemy intensified offensive and assault operations along almost the entire frontline, the number of combat engagements increased to 70.
Three civilians were wounded during an attack by Russian troops on the Borivska community in Kharkiv region.
The UAE intends to sign a partnership agreement with Ukraine and deepen trade relations to strengthen the Ukrainian economy and help the private sector rebuild the country.
Norway will help build a power grid to provide electricity to hospitals in Kharkiv, and will continue to support Ukraine's right to self-defense and provide civilian assistance.
Russian troops unsuccessfully attack Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector. The enemy suffered losses - about 180 personnel and a number of vehicles.
The invaders struck several times in Kharkiv region, injuring one person and damaging private houses and a car.
According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in many parts of the frontline, but the situation remained the most difficult in the Pokrovsk sector.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that enemy tactical aircraft used guided aerial bombs in the Kharkiv region.
Russian troops are most actively attacking in the Pokrovske direction, which accounts for more than a third of the enemy's attacks, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine has the right to self-defense, including the right to destroy legitimate military objectives on Russian territory, as Russia is the aggressor and has occupied part of Ukraine.
Defense forces are holding the line and stopping the enemy's advance: as of 16:00 on June 15, 60 combat engagements took place along the entire frontline, including in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions.
At present, the total number of enemy attacks on the front line has reached 44. The enemy is most actively trying to attack the Pokrovske direction today - seven attacks were repelled, eight are ongoing, the General Staff reported.
On the 843rd day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 112 combat engagements were recorded, during which the enemy launched 6 missile strikes, 33 air strikes and over 3,000 artillery shellings.
russians attacked Kupyansk with a drone, damaging the administrative building, and launched at least 5 air bombs on Kutuzivka, hitting farms and residential buildings.
Over the weekend, it will rain in most regions of Ukraine, with severe thunderstorms expected in many areas, while the west will remain dry with comfortable temperatures.
In frontline Kharkiv, sappers seized a deadly UMPB D-30SN high-explosive air bomb. SES assures that there is no threat to civilians