Second American national killed while fighting in Ukraine
U.S. citizen Stephen Zabielski has died while fighting alongside Ukrainian soldiers against Russian aggression.
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21 June 2022
Russian soldiers concerned about possible encirclement - intercept
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted more phone calls by Russian invaders, hearing them complain that the Ukrainian troops have surrounded them from all directions.
Ukraine receives from Germany first batch of Panzerhaubitze artillery units
Germany has delivered to Ukraine as part of security assistance the first consignment of Panzerhaubitze2000 self-propelled artillery units.
Russian missile destroys one of college buildings in Kharkiv
Last night a building of one of educational institutions in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi District was hit with a Russian missile and caught fire.
Ukraine Army strikes Russian garrison on Snake Island
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have struck Snake Island [Zmiinyi Island] with different weapons and means of destruction. The Russian garrison suffered significant losses.
Ben Stiller in Ukraine wanted to see the scale of the destruction and talk to people – UNHCR
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Hollywood actor Ben Stiller in Ukraine wanted to see for himself the scale of the devastation and talk to people who were forced to flee their homes due to the war and are now trying to return to normal life.
Death toll in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv rises to four, 10 civilians injured
Four civilians were killed and 10 injured in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv on June 21, 2022.
Mykolaiv Region under continuous enemy fire: One civilian killed, six injured
On June 21, 2022, one civilian was killed and six injured in Russia’s missile strike on Mykolaiv Region.
Seven civilians injured in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv
On June 21, 2022, Russian troops shelled Kharkiv’s Industrialnyi District, leaving at least seven civilians injured.
New swap: Bodies of 35 fallen defenders returned to Ukraine
The next round of transfer of bodies of the fallen service members took place in Zaporizhzhia region. The bodies of 35 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine.
Defense Ministry: Ukraine sees no signs of Belarus preparing for offensive
To date, there are no signs of preparations for the second offensive from the territory of Belarus, but potentially such a threat persists, so the Ukrainian army keeps troops there.
Enemy fired on two districts of Kharkiv at night, fighting ongoing in Izium district
Over the past day, on June 20, three people were killed and seven more were injured in Russian shelling of Kharkiv region. Several educational institutions and enterprises were destroyed.
Russian army shells Donetsk region, uses cluster munitions
Russian forces have fired at the Donetsk region from aircraft and used cluster munitions over the past day.
Ukrainian Justice Ministry shows camp for Russian POWs
Some 51 centers and a camp for Russian prisoners of war have been set up in the institutions of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine, with proper living conditions and medical support.
Explosions heard in Mykolaiv, Russian Kh-31A, Oniks missiles hit Mykolaiv region
Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv early on Tuesday, with Russian invaders firing Kh-31A and Oniks missiles at the Mykolaiv region on Monday.
Ukrainian defense prevents Russia from establishing control over Black Sea near Odesa - British intelligence
The coastal defense of Ukrainian forces has neutralized Russia's ability to establish control over the northwestern part of the Black Sea.
About 34,100 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine – General Staff
The Ukrainian Armed Forces killed about 34,100 Russian soldiers between February 24 and June 21, including 300 in the past day alone.
Russia's armed aggression affects at least 910 children in Ukraine
At least 323 children have been killed and 587 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Casualties, destruction reported as enemy attacks Lysychansk
Russian troops have shelled the city of Lysychansk in the Luhansk region, with the number of casualties being established.
Ukrainian forces repulse enemy assault in Sloviansk, Kurakhove directions
The Ukrainian Army has successfully repulsed an enemy assault in the Sloviansk direction, near Bohorodychne and Dolyna, as well as in the area of Maryinka (Kurakhove direction).
Ukraine Army eliminates 25 invaders, communications station, three ammo depots in country’s south
In the southern direction, the Ukrainian military killed 25 Russian invaders, a powerful communications station, and three ammunition depots in the past day alone.
20 June 2022
Ukrainian paramedic tells of Russian captivity horrors
The recently released Ukrainian paramedic Yulia "Taira" Paievska spoke about the time of her captivity and assured everyone that she would return to her regular work soon.
Russians advancing along Lysychansk – Bakhmut highway, firefight ongoing in Siverodonetsk industrial zone
In the city of Siverodonetsk, Luhansk region, battles are now taking place in the industrial zone, while Ukrainian defenders retain control of the Azot plant.
Invaders deport 1.2M Ukrainians to Russia - Minister
Russian invaders have already forcibly deported 1.2 million Ukrainian citizens to Russia.
PACE president urges members not to get used to war in Ukraine
The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Tiny Kox, has called on parliamentarians not to get used to the war in Ukraine and to continue to do everything to end the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
Biden says Ukraine's membership of EU 'very likely'
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that it is "very likely" that Ukraine will gain full membership in the European Union.
More than 1,500 civilians held in Russian captivity - Vereshchuk
More than 1,500 Ukrainian civilians are being held captive in Russia and they are not prisoners of war and have to be released.
Russian army trying to gather forces for renewed attack on Kharkiv - Zelensky
The Russian army is trying to accumulate forces for a renewed attack on Kharkiv.
UN records 4,569 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russian invasion started
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has recorded 10,260 civilian casualties in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started, including 4,569 killed and 5,691 injured.
Two Russian warships carrying 28 cruise missiles remain in Black Sea
Russia’s naval group in the Black Sea has decreased by one missile ship, and now there are two Russian warships ready to fire 28 cruise missiles from the sea.