Ukraine
The Russian army attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 98 times, actively operating in the Lyman, Pokrovsky, Novopavlivsky and Kursk directions. Ukrainian troops repelled most of the attacks.
Ukraine has returned from Russian captivity a group of wounded and seriously ill defenders, most of whom are officers, and some are under 25 years old. This became possible thanks to agreements in Istanbul.
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.
The President of Ukraine called the Russian Federation's ceasefire proposal an ultimatum. He emphasized that Russia's conditions do not comply with the Constitution and the desires of Ukrainians.
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.
A micro-mobility law comes into force in Finland, banning children under 15 from driving electric scooters. Regulations on drunk driving and rental regulations have also been tightened.
The SBU detained an FSB agent in Zaporizhzhia, a 42-year-old local resident who was collecting coordinates for guiding Russian attacks. He filmed objects and installed cameras to track equipment.
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.
The Ukrainian national volleyball team defeated Cuba with a score of 3:2 in its debut season in the League of Nations. This is the second victory of the Ukrainian team in the prestigious tournament.
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.
During June 13, 225 combat clashes took place on the front line. The enemy launched 66 air strikes and carried out 5174 shellings of Ukrainian units' positions.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on June 13, Russian troops lost 1,130 soldiers and 52 artillery systems. Total enemy losses exceeded one million people.
The US does not plan to lower the limit price for Russian oil in the G7. The EU and Britain want to lower the ceiling to $45 per barrel to put pressure on Russia's income.
On Saturday in Ukraine, except for the western regions, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected. Temperature during the day 18-23°, in the south up to 25°, in the Carpathians 12-17°.
On June 14, we celebrate World Blood Donor Day, Sevastopol City Day and Furniture Industry Worker's Day. Also today is the day of remembrance of the Old Testament prophet Elisha.
Russian occupiers took another group of Ukrainian children from Antratsyt district of Luhansk region to a camp in Kalmykia. The goal is assimilation and Russification of children.
During June 13, 175 combat clashes took place on the front. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy lost 287 people.
In May 2025, renting a home in Ukraine continued to become more expensive, with the largest increase recorded in the Chernihiv, Kherson, and Odesa regions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has registered a bill that prohibits children without mandatory vaccinations from attending educational institutions, unless there are medical contraindications. The implementation of the law will require UAH 520 million.
This weekend, Ukraine is expected to experience brief rains due to the influence of baric systems. The temperature will gradually increase, reaching +25°C, with the warmest weather in the east.
Ukraine calls for the suspension of Russian athlete Dmytro Beshenets, who supports the war, from participating in the World Games in jiu-jitsu. He participates in propaganda events involving children.
The SSU handed over to the museum the legendary Sea Baby naval drone, which was involved in special operations that resulted in the destruction of 11 Russian ships and the blowing up of the Crimean bridge. Sea Baby has traveled over 4,000 kilometers in the Black Sea.
In May 2025, Zakarpattia and Lviv regions topped the ranking of the most expensive rental housing in Ukraine. The average rental cost here reaches almost 12 thousand hryvnias.
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.
In May 2025, food prices in Ukraine increased by 3. 4%. Onions rose in price the most, in some regions the price increased by more than 50%.
A 29-year-old Kharkiv resident, previously convicted, set fire to the TCC building, taking advantage of the moment during a document check. The attacker has been detained and faces up to 10 years in prison.
The G7 summit will take place in Canada on June 15-17, where global economic security and other issues will be discussed. Experts told whether Ukraine should expect significant changes.
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.