Seven missiles fired at Mykolaiv damage houses, enterprises, casualties reported
A morning missile strike on Mykolaiv has damaged enterprises, a school, apartment buildings and private houses, killing one person and injuring three more.
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22 June 2022
Enemy advancing on Sievierodonetsk from several directions – Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Russian invaders continue to make efforts to reach the administrative borders of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions and keep control of a land corridor with the occupied Crimean peninsula.
Germany, Netherlands to donate 12 PzH 2000 howitzers to Ukraine
Germany and the Netherlands will donate 12 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine.
Ukraine in March-May returned 103 civilians illegally held by Russia - Vereshchuk
Ukraine has managed to return 103 civilians illegally detained by Russia between March and May.
Ukrainian army liberates 1,026 settlements from Russian invaders
Ukrainian defense forces have liberated 1,026 settlements from Russian soldiers since the beginning of the all-out Russian invasion.
Russians tortured and executed photojournalist Levin - Reporters Without Borders
The Russian military deliberately executed Ukrainian photojournalist Maks Levin and his friend, Oleksiy Chernyshov, near Kyiv.
Russia keeps amassing troops at Ukraine border, forms 3rd Army Corps
In Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk regions bordering Ukraine, the enemy forces have so far massed up to 4,000 manpower and up to 300 firepower units. This is not enough to launch an offensive operation toward Kyiv, but the formation of the 15,500-strong 3rd Army Corps based in Mulino, Nizhny Novgorod region, is underway in the Western Military District. It is possible that, if required, they could be involved in the attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Belarus unlikely to invade Ukraine but possibility can’t be ruled out - Kyiv Defense Forces chief
The military leadership of Belarus plans to set up the Southern Operational Command, which will be responsible for the “Ukrainian direction.” In the near future, the participation of the Belarus forces in Russian aggression against Ukraine is unlikely, but it cannot be ruled out completely.
Bomb sets off in collaborator’s car in occupied Chornobaivka
In Kherson region, an explosion has destroyed a car of Chornobaivka-based collaborator Yuriy Turulyov.
Oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov region on fire in kamikaze drone attack
A fire broke out at the Novoshakhtinsk Refinery in Russia’s Rostov region.
Ukrainian Army pursues counteroffensive in Kherson region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are continuing their counteroffensive operation in Kherson region, without disclosing the already liberated settlements citing security reasons.
Massive Russian strike on Mykolaiv - seven missiles launched
Russian missiles hit the city of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine.
More civilians killed and wounded as enemy shells Kharkiv, surrounding areas
Overnight and on Wednesday morning, Russian troops were firing on Kharkiv region. At least three were wounded in the regional center, while the exact number of dead and wounded across the region is yet to be verified.
Operation targeting Snake Island continues, Russian SAM Pantsir may be destroyed
Ukraine’s defense forces have delivered strikes on enemy equipment and manpower on Zmiinyi (Snake) Island in the Black Sea. The operation continues.
Russian troops fire at Lysychansk, attempt to cut off ‘road of life’
In Luhansk Region, fierce battles are raging in the city of Sievierodonetsk. Russian troops are extensively shelling the city of Lysychansk and making attempts to cut off the ‘road of life’, Lysychansk-Bakhmut highway.
Donetsk Region affected by enemy fire 29 times over past day
Russian troops have opened fire on Donetsk Region 29 times over the past day.
Russian invaders use cluster munitions in Mykolaiv Region, casualties reported
One civilian has been killed and six injured in Russia’s shelling of the city of Mykolaiv and Mykolaiv Region over the past day. Residential houses, industrial enterprises and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Two communities come under enemy mortar fire in Sumy Region
Russian troops have opened fire on two communities in Sumy Region with mortar systems from the territory of Russia.
Ukraine Army destroys about 34,230 enemy troops and 1,496 tanks
Russia has already lost about 34,230 troops in Ukraine (+130 over the past day).
Publishing house director, journalist Volodymyr Chepovyi killed in action
Blitz-Inform Publishing House CEO Volodymyr Chepovyi has been killed in action when defending Ukraine against Russian invaders.
Russians approach Lysychansk, gaining foothold in neighboring settlements – Haidai
Russian troops are approaching the city of Lysychansk, gaining a foothold in neighboring settlements.
Russian armed aggression affects over 916 children in Ukraine
A total of 324 children have been killed and over 592 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Russians fire on two communities in Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops fired on two communities in Dnipropetrovsk region.
Enemy regroups troops in Bakhmut direction
In Donetsk direction, the enemy continues to focus its efforts on Sievierodonetsk and Bakhmut directions in order to reach the administrative borders of Luhansk region.
Four injured as Russian kamikaze drones attack Sumy region
Russians continue to fire on the border areas of Sumy region, northern Ukraine. Four locals were injured as a result of the Russian kamikaze drone attacks on June 21.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate 49 invaders in south, strike Pantsir-S1 system on Zmiinyi Island
Over the past day, the Ukrainian military executed 150 fire missions in the southern direction. A total of 49 aggressors, military equipment, electronic warfare station, and ammunition depot were eliminated.
21 June 2022
Zelensky calls for speedy approval of seventh package of EU sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the seventh package of EU sanctions against Russia must be approved as soon as possible.
Ukrainian Air Force downs two Russian drones, Kh-59 missile on June 21
The Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian missile, two drones and destroyed two ammunition depots on Tuesday, June 21.
'Nazi hunter' to lead U.S. Justice Department team to uncover war crimes in Ukraine
Eli Rosenbaum, the top U.S. "Nazi hunter," will lead a Justice Department team to identify and prosecute anyone who has committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Russians preparing offensive in Bakhmut direction, heavy firefights ongoing in Siverodonetsk
Heavy fighting continues in the Siverodonetsk direction, where the occupiers are strengthening positions in Ustynivka and pushing toward Bila Hora, seeing partial success as hostilities rage.