Massive Russian strike on Mykolaiv - seven missiles launched
Russian missiles hit the city of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine.
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22 June 2022
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.
Second American national killed while fighting in Ukraine
U.S. citizen Stephen Zabielski has died while fighting alongside Ukrainian soldiers against Russian aggression.
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.