In occupied Skadovsk, Russians abduct, kill local firefighter
In the captured town of Skadovsk, Kherson region, Russian invaders killed a local firefighter.
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18 June 2022
Germany receives hundreds of testimonies of Russian war crimes in Ukraine
The Federal Office for Criminal Affairs of Germany uses the data obtained from the intelligence agency to identify those involved in war crimes in Ukraine.
Industrial facility in Kharkiv hit by Russian missile strike
Law enforcers have launched criminal proceedings over a Russian missile strike hitting a Kharkiv-based plant on June 18.
Acclaimed paramedic recently released from Russian captivity says those remaining retain hope
Ukrainian volunteer paramedic Yulia Payevska (call sign Taira) has recorded her first video address after she was released from Russian captivity.
Russian strike hits oil depot in Dnipropetrovsk region: eleven injured (Update)
The Russian invasion forces have fired missiles at the oil depot in Novomoskovsk district, Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring eleven people at the site.
Lysychansk remains Ukrainian controlled, heavy battles in Metiolkine – Haidai
Russian invaders have thrown all their reserves into the Sievierodonetsk and Bakhmut directions, continue attempts to gain full control over Sievierodonetsk and cut off the Lysychansk-Bakhmut highway.
Kharkiv Region’s gas processing enterprise hit with Russian missiles
In Izium District, Kharkiv Region, the Russian military fired missiles at a gas processing enterprise, having caused a massive fire.
Russian troops suffer significant losses in Sloviansk direction – General Staff
In the Sloviansk direction, near the village of Krasnopillia, Russian troops attempted to conduct reconnaissance in fighting and suffered significant losses.
Ukrainian rescuers neutralize Buk missile fragment
The Ukrainian State Emergency Service has neutralized a fragment of the missile launched from the Buk surface-to-air missile system.
Five more civilians released from Russian captivity through prisoner swap
Five more civilians illegally detained by Russian invaders have been released from captivity through a prisoner swap with Russia.
President visits shooting range of Ministry of Internal Affairs in Odesa region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the National Guard strongholds in Odesa region.
Russian ships in Black Sea ready to launch 20 missiles
The naval group of the Russian Federation in the Black Sea is ready to strike Ukraine with 20 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Two people injured in missile strike on Kryvyi Rih
Two people were injured, two houses were destroyed, and a fire broke out at a social infrastructure facility as a result of a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih city, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Zelensky visits Ukrainian positions in Mykolayiv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the positions of Ukrainian troops in Mykolayiv region and presented awards to the service members.
Ukrainian soldiers blocked at Azovstal had no weapons to fight back – Azov Regiment
The Ukrainian defender at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, captured by Russian troops, had no weapons to fight back and could die without a fight, so they made a risky compromise.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces down Russian assault aircraft in Donetsk region, capture pilot
The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down Russian Su-25 assault aircraft in Donetsk region and captured a pilot.
Military medics urge media keep secret locations of field hospitals
The Command of Ukraine Army's Medical Forces has called on the media not to publish detailed information about hospitals.
Russian missiles hit Kryvyi Rih: casualties, destruction reported
The Russian forces launched a missile strike on a Ukrainian industrial hub of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk region. Destruction and casualties are reported in the city.
Russian army renewing offensive south of Izium - British intelligence
In the last 48 hours, Russia has likely renewed its efforts to advance south of Izium, with the goal of advancing deeper into the Donetsk region.
NSDC Secretary: Lend-Lease assistance from the United States not started yet
Lend-Lease assistance from the United States, aimed at facilitating military aid to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, has not started yet.
First Lady Zelenska: Two children die in Ukraine every day due to Russian aggression
Two children die in Ukraine every day due to the Russian armed aggression.
Civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk Region, Luhansk Region – update on situation across Ukraine
Three civilians have been killed in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk Region and Luhansk Region over the past day.
Ukraine Army destroys about 33,350 enemy troops and 1,456 tanks
Russia has already lost about 33,350 troops in Ukraine (+200 over the past day).
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy enemy tank, two IFVs with British howitzers
The Ukrainian military from the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed one Russian tank and two infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with British howitzers.
Explosions heard in Berdiansk last night, power supply partially interrupted
Last night some explosions were heard in the city of Berdiansk, Zaporizhzhia Region. The city was partially left without electricity.
Russian armed aggression affects over 906 children in Ukraine
A total of 323 children have been killed and over 583 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Enemy launches air strikes in Syrotyne, Borivske ares of Luhansk region
In Luhansk region, the enemy launched air strikes in the areas of Syrotyne and Borivske localities.
Enemy fires artillery on villages of Kryvyi Rih district
In Dnipropetrovsk region, the aggressor launched artillery strikes on Kryvyi Rih district at night.
Two enemy cruise missiles shot down in Odesa region at night
On the night of June 18, the Russian military attacked Odesa region with two Oniks cruise missiles.
Enemy plans to lay additional railway branches in Kharkiv direction
In Kharkiv direction, the enemy tries to prevent Ukraine’s Defense Forces from reaching the state border of Ukraine and the rear of the Russian grouping of troops in Slovyansk direction.