Ukrainian drones bombard occupied territories, Russia in overnight strikes Ukrainian drones targeted a power plant in Russian-occupied Crimea, with additional strikes reported in other occupied territories and Russia's Moscow Oblast overnight on June 22, social media channels reported.
Eastern Theater — Donetsk / Luhansk Oblasts
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Mon, 22 Jun 20265 posts
Enemy Iskander missile strike on Odesa region kills one, wounds three Russian forces launched an “Iskander” ballistic missile strike on an agricultural enterprise in the Odesa region, killing one person and wounding three others.
Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukraine strikes cause shortages Gas sales in Russian-controlled Crimea have halted after Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula’s supply route.
4/ Russian forces advanced in the Dobropillya tactical area, but this advance is not likely to be recent.
NEW: Ukrainian forces are conducting a strike campaign to deny Russia’s ability to sustain logistics and transport fuel across the Kerch Strait. Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar062126
Sun, 21 Jun 202625 posts
Poltava community declares day of mourning for those killed in Russian attack The Poltava community has declared today a day of mourning for those killed as a result of the enemy attack.
War update: 205 clashes on front line, two sectors see fiercest fighting A total of 205 combat engagements were recorded along the front line on Saturday, with Ukrainian forces eliminating 40 Russian troops in the Pokrovsk sector alone.
Russian airstrike hits Shevchenkove in Kharkiv region, injuring civilians Russian forces carried out an airstrike on the settlement of Shevchenkove in the Kharkiv region’s Kupiansk district, leaving civilians injured and causing significant damage to local infrastructure.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes both sides of Crimean Bridge, Zelensky warns of 'new massive strike' by Russia Key developments on June 20-21: Ukraine strikes both sides of the occupied-Crimean Bridge in overnight drone attack, Zelensky says Russia preparing 'new massive strike,' Zelensky warns Zelensky mails revoked Polish medal back to Warsaw Russian oil, gas sites in Crimea and Siberia hit by Ukrainian drones At least
Russian Geran drones wipes out Ukrainian fuel depot in Dnepropetrovsk Region The strikes were followed by a strong fire, the Russian defense ministry said
Fighting reported in Crimean Peninsula, Krym, Avtonomna Respublika, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 45, 34 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -11.7647058823529. Source article: https://article.wn.com/view/2026/06/21/Russia_halts_fuel_sales_as_Kyivs_drones_kill_5_in_Crimea_Kra/
War update: 66 clashes on front line since morning, Huliaipole, Pokrovsk directions remain most active The Russian army has carried out 66 attacks on positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces since the beginning of the day, with the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions remaining the most intense.
Two civilians killed in Ukraine’s attacks on Kherson Region in past day Nine others were injured, the region’s governor, Vladimir Saldo, said
Russians shell Sloviansk with MLRS, leaving at least three injured On the morning of June 21, the Russian army shelled the city of Sloviansk with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), injuring at least three people.
Investigative Committee opens case on Ukraine's terrorist attack on Kerch Peninsula The reason was a large-scale attack by Ukrainian armed groups on civilian infrastructure facilities
Russian servicemen evacuate first residents from Konstantinovka There were six people in the first group
Fighting reported in Melitopol, Zaporiz'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 46.8489, 35.3653 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 5; average tone: -2.67475035663338. Source article: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/06/underground-intelligence-network-russia-ukraine/687578/
Fighting reported in Kyiv, Kyyiv, Misto, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.4333, 30.5167 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 6; average tone: -7.74336283185841. Source article: https://www.dailysabah.com/world/europe/russia-halts-fuel-sales-as-kyivs-drones-kill-5-in-crimea-krasnodar
In Zaporizhzhia, Russian drone attacks gas station; one person injured In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian UAV attacked a gas station.
In Kharkiv, drone strikes parking lot near shopping center In the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, an enemy drone struck a parking lot near a shopping center.
Fighting reported in Sivash, Kharkivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 49.3758, 36.2447 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -0.70921985815603. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78637
Fighting reported in Crimea, Krym, Avtonomna Respublika, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 45, 34 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: -3.84615384615385. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78627
Fighting reported in Rozdolne, Krym, Avtonomna Respublika, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 45.7708, 33.4878 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -0.70921985815603. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78637
Fighting reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.9216, 34.8003 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -5.65217391304348. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78631
Fighting reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.9216, 34.8003 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -5.65217391304348. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78631
Fighting reported in Rozdolne, Krym, Avtonomna Respublika, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 45.7708, 33.4878 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 6; average tone: -0.70921985815603. Source article: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78637
One person killed and 13 injured in Kharkiv region due to Russian shelling Over the past day, one person was killed, and 13 others were injured—including four children—in the Kharkiv region as a result of shelling.
Ukraine strikes hit oil facilities in Crimea, Russia’s Krasnodar Crimea's Moscow-installed leader says four people killed in drone attack on the Russian-occupied Black Sea peninsula.
Russian-occupied Crimea completely suspends gas sales to civilians as Ukrainian drone strikes squeeze peninsula "Fuel will only be dispensed to state services that ensure the vital activities and security of the Republic of Crimea," Sergey Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed governor of occupied Crimea, said in a video address on the morning of June 21.
Air defense systems and gas infrastructure: USF commander shows strikes on Russian targets in Crimea and occupied territories On the night of June 21, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck several targets in the temporarily occupied Crimea, as well as in the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.