Ukrainian Bars low-cost cruise missile flying over the Russian capital, Moscow, earlier today. https://t.co/bJjalB26aX
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From 7:00 MSK to 20:00 MSK Russian air defense destroyed 234 drones, — RF Ministry of Defense. Drones were shot down over Belgorod, Bryansk, Vladimir, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov, Ryazan, Tula, Yaroslavl oblasts, the Moscow region, and Crimea. ⚡️[**Dva Majora**](https://t.me/dva_majors/) ⭐️[**Dva Majora v MAX**](https://max.ru/dva_majors)
📝**Liberation of Rai-Aleksandrovka**📝 On the **Slavyansk direction**, Russian forces are completing the clearing of **Rai-Aleksandrovka**, which was announced as captured today. The settlement was one of the key nodes of Ukrainian defense on the approaches to **Nikolayevka** and the **Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration**, and fighting for it lasted several months. 🔻**What changed in the sector?** ▪️After the [liberation of **Nikiforovka**](https://t.me/rybar/80750), units of the RF Armed Forces consistently developed their offensive along the enemy's defensive line and reached **Rai-Aleksandrovka** directly. In recent weeks, the main combat operations took place both in the settlement itself and on the adjacent heights, where Ukrainian formations equipped an extensive system of strongpoints. ▪️Control of the village makes it possible to improve the tactical position of Russian forces and create additional [threats to the Ukrainian grouping](https://t.me/rybar/81114) holding the **Nikolayevka — Raigorodok** line. At the same time, opportunities are expanding for fire impact on AFU logistics routes in this sector of the front. In the near future, the main efforts of the RF Armed Forces will likely be concentrated on expanding the zone of control west of **Rai-Aleksandrovka** and evening out the front line around the settlement. Only after suppressing the remaining Ukrainian strongpoints will it be possible to speak of creating conditions for further advance toward **Nikolayevka** and the northern approaches to **Slavyansk**. ❗️However, it is premature to speak of any "march on **Slavyansk**" at this point. In fact, this is not about a complete collapse of AFU defense in the direction, but about its gradual pushing back from one of the forward nodes. For further advance, Russian units will require clearing of adjacent forest belts, heights, and fortified areas covering the approaches to **Nikolayevka** and **Raigorodok**. 📌At the current stage, the liberation of **Rai-Aleksandrovka** should be viewed as an important tactical success, improving the position of Russian forces on the **Slavyansk direction**, but not as an event automatically opening the way to rapid offensive operations against the **Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration**. __If you have updates on the situation, you want us to highlight the successes of your unit — you can always write to us in the feedback bot ____@rybar_feedback_bot__ 📍[**High-resolution map**](https://i.ibb.co/fsBsPz0/08.jpg) 📍[**English version**](https://i.ibb.co/PGtm5QRM/08.jpg) 📍Online maps available by subscription at map.rybar.ru #digest #map #Russia #Slavyansk #Ukraine ✈ [**RU**](https://t.me/rybar) | ✈ [**EN**](https://t.me/rybar_in_english) | ✉ [**MAX**](https://max.ru/Rybar) ✉️ [**VK**](https://vk.com/rybar_force) | ✉️ [**RuTube**](https://rutube.ru/u/rybar/) | ✉️ [**OK**](https://ok.ru/group/70000041986659) | ✉️ [**Dzen**](https://dzen.ru/rybar) 💸[**Support us**](https://qr.nspk.ru/BS1A0068ID10D33B9IBAQRQ4M9T0NIFN?type=01&bank=100000000008&crc=36CB)
Reports of the enemy's use of toxic substance [chloropicrin](https://t.me/lpr1_treugolnik/229230?single) have been made since summer 2023: ▪From the Zaporizhzhia front [in June 2023](https://t.me/dva_majors/19782) ▪Kleshcheyivka, Bakhmut direction [in July 2023](https://t.me/dva_majors/20588) ▪In the Horlivka area [in September 2023](https://t.me/dva_majors/26482) ▪[In July 2025](https://t.me/dva_majors/75563) the commander of CBRN forces Rtishchev reported: "️Since the beginning of 2025, the AFU on a regular basis, using quadcopter-type UAVs, have been dropping containers with substance 'CS' and homemade munitions with chloropicrin onto the positions of Russian Armed Forces" ✨The enemy's task is to kill 50 thousand Russians (not necessarily soldiers) monthly. You can file a complaint to ~~Sportloto~~, or you can start striking at the junta leadership issuing orders to criminals. The enemy is striking at our leadership and generals. [**Dva Majors**](https://t.me/dva_majors)**✨**** **[**Dva Majors on MAX**](https://max.ru/dva_majors)
**📝****Counterattacks near Lyman****📝** On the **Lyman** **direction**, units of the "West" grouping of forces improved their tactical position on the approaches to **Lyman** itself, which made it possible for assault troops to operate across practically its entire territory. ➡️However, it is too early to speak of full control, since RF Armed Forces are conducting combat operations with small groups. And as we have repeatedly reported and shown in detail in [TAKTIKARE](https://t.me/rybar_tactical/11), occupying a city [in this manner](https://t.me/rybar_tactical/11) is a rather difficult and prolonged task. ➡️North of the city, Ukrainian formations undertook a series of counterattacks toward **Stavky**, as a result of which one of the RF Armed Forces' approaches to the city again came under the control of Ukrainian formations, which occupied **Zverokhozaystvo** and restored control over this part of the **Holy** **Mountains** park. ➡️This occurred simultaneously with the beginning of [attacks](https://t.me/rybar/81044) by Ukrainian formations in the north in the **Redkodub** area. The situation across the entire salient toward **Svyatogorsk** remains extremely tense, since the enemy is clearly attempting to cut off this "salient" in the **Shandrigolovo** area along the **Nitrius** river. ❗️In turn, RF Armed Forces are attempting to disrupt the logistics of Ukrainian formations through systematic strikes on crossings over the **Seversky** **Donets** river. Recently, statements first appeared in the network, and then footage of damage to the embankment at **Mayaki**, through which Ukrainian formations were supplying their grouping operating in the **Lyman** area. 📌As a result of [a FAB-3000 strike](https://t.me/Secrets_of_Vinakos/15572), the crossing was heavily damaged, however it is suitable for restoration, since such embankments are generally quite difficult to destroy even with high-precision and powerful munitions. The enemy attempted to fill in the resulting crater, but a [bulldozer](https://t.me/KrasnolimanskyFront/20119) was struck by an FPV-drone strike. This once again demonstrates that it is important not simply to strike various objects, but also to monitor the enemy's attempts to restore them. __If you have additions regarding the situation, you want us to highlight the successes of your unit — you can always write to us in the feedback bot ____@rybar_feedback_bot__ ****📍**[**High-resolution map**](https://i.ibb.co/svC6NXkP/07.jpg)** ****📍**[**English version**](https://i.ibb.co/Cs36mD0S/07.jpg) ** ****📍****Online maps available by subscription at ****map.rybar.ru** #digest #map #Lyman #Russia #Ukraine **✈**** **[**RU**](https://t.me/rybar)** | ****✈**** **[**EN**](https://t.me/rybar_in_english)** | ****✉**** **[**MAX**](https://max.ru/Rybar) ✉️ [**VK**](https://vk.com/rybar_force) | ✉️ [**RuTube**](https://rutube.ru/u/rybar/) | ✉️ [**OK**](https://ok.ru/group/70000041986659) | ✉️ [**Zen**](https://dzen.ru/rybar) 💸[**Support us**](https://qr.nspk.ru/BS1A0068ID10D33B9IBAQRQ4M9T0NIFN?type=01&bank=100000000008&crc=36CB)
Ukrainian defense manufacturer Fire Point’s booth at the Eurosatory defense tradeshow today, playing footage of their drones hitting the Moscow Oil Refinery just hours prior. https://t.co/PjOZ5ROfW9
**📝Tankers on Fire📝** **__= damage to the so-called Ukraine's economy** **__ Defeating enemy military objects or production facilities is not the only method of combating Ukrainian air raids. One can strike more flexibly, pressing on the sector that sustains the military machine—that is, the economy. And it is substantially fed through the **Black Sea**. __Many may say: "But how, Europe is providing loans and financing to Ukrainian authorities!" But maritime trade and communication play__ __no less important a role in supplying the AFU.__ __ ❓Why? It is enough to look at shipping in the **Odesa region**: recently we wrote that there are supposedly strikes on ports, but tankers and dry cargo ships continue to operate and replenish the Ukrainian treasury __(over 300 port calls in Odesa region ports were recorded in May)__. 🖍The key problem is obvious: the attacks were sporadic, not systematic. That is, take the notorious "retaliatory strike" or a raid for the sake of reporting—that is when a conditional sunflower oil tank was struck. 🚩Striking grain terminals or other products to weaken the economy, of course, **can and should be done** __(especially since the AFU does it without hesitation)__, as this is one of the export revenue items. But at the same time, one cannot forget about oil depots, enemy military objects, and the fleet. 🏳️In the case of the latter, since late May one can already say that this issue has been taken up, with active and precise strikes against the "mosquito fleet" boats of the so-called Ukraine's Navy. The last strike by a cruise "Geran" was on June 16 against the **CB90** vessel of Swedish manufacture. ❗️The boats, though small, directly participate in ensuring the safety of shipping. As a rule, important cargo is escorted by landing craft. Striking one CB90 will not particularly change the situation, but through methodical combat against Ukrainian vessels, results can be achieved. __And there is no need to use cruise missiles or anti-ship complexes for this in 2026 with the appearance of modernized "Gerans." And there are plenty of other weapons: it is enough to recall ready-made unmanned surface vehicles that have already been tested in combat. One just needs to start.__ [**High-resolution map**](https://i.ibb.co/xq6QpLyF/18-06.jpg) [**English version**](https://i.ibb.co/Y7KBp1Ty/18-06.jpg) __ __#Odesa #Russia #Ukraine **✈️**** **[**RU**](https://t.me/rybar)** | ****✈️**** **[**EN**](https://t.me/rybar_in_english)** | ****✉️**** **[**MAX**](https://max.ru/Rybar) ✉️ [**VK**](https://vk.com/rybar_force) | ✉️ [**RuTube**](https://rutube.ru/u/rybar/) | ✉️ [**OK**](https://ok.ru/group/70000041986659) | ✉️ [**Zen**](https://dzen.ru/rybar) **💸**[**Support us**](https://qr.nspk.ru/BS1A0068ID10D33B9IBAQRQ4M9T0NIFN?type=01&bank=100000000008&crc=36CB)
A local resident watches from his balcony as Russia’s Moscow Oil Refinery burns after a Ukrainian drone raid this morning. https://t.co/P5OOJiMk6y
Russian troops liberate Rai-Aleksandrovka community in Donetsk region over past day The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,360 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
**📝****RF Economy Under Fire****📝**** **__on attacks in the Black Sea** **__ Beyond the AFU campaign unleashed against Russia's fuel and energy complex on Russian territory, Ukrainian formations are also implementing another one – against Russian trade and exports in the Black Sea waters. Yesterday, a tanker was attacked once again, one that is under EU and UK sanctions. This concerns the vessel FINA A under the flag of Equatorial Guinea, and the strike occurred in the area of **Novorossiysk**. **🔻****How many attacks have there been since the start of the year? ** ➡️The first such incidents began to be noted back in November, but it was precisely with the arrival of 2026 that a pattern and systematic nature began to emerge. Since January, at least **eight** confirmed attacks on over **15 vessels** have been recorded. ➡️The greatest number of strikes were carried out by unmanned aerial vehicles. They are faster, more maneuverable, and easier to direct at a tanker or cargo ship. The damage is not exactly large, but it creates problems. ➡️There were also several attacks by means of unmanned boats. The problem with them is that targets need to be selected selectively and the location of a particular vessel needs to be anticipated in advance, but the damage from a hit to, say, the engine room is greater. 🖍In the operation in the **Black Sea zone**, the adversary's key task is to block maritime trade. And for this they do not need to sink tankers or container ships – it is enough to regularly stress the region with constant strikes. 🚩Attacks in the Black and Azov Seas have already led to degradation of cargo flow and oil turnover. To a greater extent, vessels pass to the **Bosphorus** without any problems, but the permanent threat increases costs for trade. 🏳️That is, freight rates are rising, insurance payments are increasing, and fewer are willing to enter Russian ports. And if you add to this all the periodic UAV raids on oil depots, terminals, and oil pumping stations, then a very grim picture emerges. ❗️**The Collective West** through the hands of the AFU is implementing a strategy of coercion to peace through force, and showing weakness on such a matter will lead to even more attacks. And without adequate countermeasures this will not be stopped __(and the means exist)__. [**Map in high resolution**](https://i.ibb.co/4n5Qk6Yh/18-06.jpg) [**English version**](https://i.ibb.co/FqYq9rxT/18-06-ENG.jpg) __ __#Crimea #Novorossiysk #Russia #Ukraine #fleet **✈️**** **[**RU**](https://t.me/rybar)** | ****✈️**** **[**EN**](https://t.me/rybar_in_english)** | ****✉️**** **[**MAX**](https://max.ru/Rybar) ✉️ [**VK**](https://vk.com/rybar_force) | ✉️ [**RuTube**](https://rutube.ru/u/rybar/) | ✉️ [**OK**](https://ok.ru/group/70000041986659) | ✉️ [**Zen**](https://dzen.ru/rybar) **💸**[**Support us**](https://qr.nspk.ru/BS1A0068ID10D33B9IBAQRQ4M9T0NIFN?type=01&bank=100000000008&crc=36CB)
17 wounded in the largest Ukrainian attack on Moscow The governor of the Moscow region announced that the Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow last night resulted in 17 injuries; The event that the Russian media referred to as the biggest drone attack in Kiev in the last two years. @TasnimNews
**Minsk clearly states the fact that a drone of Ukrainian origin hit a bus with Belarusian children**, Batka said this while commenting on the AFU strike on a bus with children. Batka recounted that Kyiv confirmed to Belarus that a Ukrainian drone hit the bus. __"But some things are already known today. They say that at that time there were no strikes on the Bryansk region. But the same bus driver says that he personally (probably like others, - the investigation will show) saw not one drone, but several, which, as he says, buzzed and flew over the bus",__ Lukashenko stated. The Belarusian leader continued: __"If someone is provoking us and trying to drag us into the war, I think that __**__this will end badly for those who are trying to do it__**__. We are behaving calmly. Someone doesn't like that Belarus is a peaceful state, so all this is happening. We hear statements, justifications, different versions. But we need the truth. And we are waiting for this truth or a real, fair, honest answer from Ukrainian state officials and military, and people. We will establish this truth anyway, it won't be a big problem".__ Order to the military: __"The southern border - 1,500 kilometers, you know this, our military stand there, it's burning like never before. Here's the answer to some military people, do we need to protect the southern border in an enhanced mode or not. Here's your answer. We do! We are military people, the people feed us at their own expense so that we can protect that same people".____ __ [BS in TG](http://t.me/belarusian_silovik) ✊ | [BS in MAX](https://max.ru/belarusian_silovik) 🤫
Zaporozhye NPP employee killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Energodar, Rosatom chief says Alexey Likhachev said the Ukrainian armed forces have moved to the deliberate and systematic killing of Zaporozhye NPP employees
Sobyanin: The fire that arose as a result of a drone strike on the oil refinery has been largely localized, and extinguishing of the remaining fire is underway. There are no casualties at the plant. [**Dva Majora**](https://t.me/dva_majors) [**Dva Majora on MAX**](https://max.ru/dva_majors)
**📝****New large-scale attack on Moscow region****📝** During the night and morning of June 18, one of the largest-scale attacks by Ukrainian UAVs on Russia took place: according to **the Ministry of Defense**, **555** aircraft were shot down overnight, over two hundred of them were heading to **Moscow** and the Moscow region. Some of the two hundred drones did break through into the airspace of the capital; there is evidence of hits on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure. The main target of the attack [the second time in a week](https://t.me/rybar/81107) was the **MNPZ** in **Kapotnya**. **🔻****What about the statistics? ** ➡️According to official data, **17** people were injured in the **Moscow** **region**, including two children. Residents of several municipalities sustained injuries, including from direct drone hits and falling debris; some of the injured have already been sent for outpatient treatment, the children were hospitalized. ➡️At the Moscow aviation hub, temporary closures were imposed on aircraft arrivals and departures at **Vnukovo**, **Domodedovo**, **Sheremetyevo**, and **Zhukovsky**; due to restrictions, **according to preliminary data** **527** flights were cancelled and delayed. The "Carpet" plan was also activated in regions adjacent to the Moscow region. 🖍As in the [previous attack](https://t.me/rybar/81107), the overwhelming majority of UAVs were intercepted before reaching **Moscow**. Based on the locations of debris falls named by authorities and footage from objective control, the attack proceeded for several hours from different directions. 🚩Moreover, this time the adversary also used four "Flamingo" cruise missiles during the strike, which were shot down over the **Istrinsky Reservoir**. ❗️The abundance of [objective control](https://t.me/rybar/81157) footage, which each time provokes quite obvious disputes and reactions, hardly surprises either. Without adequate work with the population, the adversary will repeatedly obtain the necessary data on the results of their attacks. ** ****📍**[**Infographic in high resolution**](https://i.ibb.co/VcWWNTs8/18-06.jpg)** ****📍**[**English version**](https://i.ibb.co/kVywTBX4/18-06.jpg) #UAV #Moscow #Russia #Ukraine **✈**** **[**RU**](https://t.me/rybar)** | ****✈**** **[**EN**](https://t.me/rybar_in_english)** | ****✉**** **[**MAX**](https://max.ru/Rybar) ✉️ [**VK**](https://vk.com/rybar_force) | ✉️ [**RuTube**](https://rutube.ru/u/rybar/) | ✉️ [**OK**](https://ok.ru/group/70000041986659) | ✉️ [**Zen**](https://dzen.ru/rybar) 💸[**Support us**](https://qr.nspk.ru/BS1A0068ID10D33B9IBAQRQ4M9T0NIFN?type=01&bank=100000000008&crc=36CB)
Lukashenko delivers remarks on drawing Belarus into conflict, kids targeted near Bryansk Minsk has firmly established that the drone which struck the bus carrying Belarusian children in the Bryansk Region was of Ukrainian origin
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