5/ "They're trying to turn Donbass into an island as well [as Crimea]." 'Colonelcassad' explains the reason: "The enemy has carried out remote mine laying in the areas of the Uspenka and Dolzhanskye checkpoints, as well as on a section of the Dolzhanskye-Rovenki highway.
Russia — Deep-Rear Strikes on Russian Soil
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Mon, 22 Jun 202614 posts
4/ As a result, reports Russian warblogger 'Shakespeare': "Well, things are not going well here either. It's reported that the passage through the Uspenka checkpoint is closed today. They're not giving a reason, but everyone knows the reason: drones." https://t.co/5zQrzdAUSE
1/ The occupied Donetsk region is being isolated from Russia through drone-dropped remote mining, according to reports from the area. The forced closure of border checkpoints highlights the region's vulnerability to Ukraine's anti-logistics campaign. ⬇️ https://t.co/hqLvSbx4On
Fighting reported in Crimea, Krym, Avtonomna Respublika, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 45, 34 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -8.56423173803526. Source article: https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/06/22/moscow-shoots-down-nearly-60-drones-airports-reopen-authorities-say
Fighting reported in Crimea, Krym, Avtonomna Respublika, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 45, 34 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -8.56423173803526. Source article: https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/06/22/moscow-shoots-down-nearly-60-drones-airports-reopen-authorities-say
Fighting reported in Crimea, Krym, Avtonomna Respublika, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 45, 34 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 7; average tone: -8.56423173803526. Source article: https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/06/22/moscow-shoots-down-nearly-60-drones-airports-reopen-authorities-say
Something is heavily burning in the main railyard of the Russian-occupied city of Berdyansk after an overnight Ukrainian drone strike. https://t.co/TaLgZk1QYl
Ukrainian Fire Point FP-2 attack drone flying at rooftop level over Moscow Oblast this morning. https://t.co/qxjvTo7ZfX
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
NEW: Ukrainian forces are conducting a strike campaign to deny Russia’s ability to sustain logistics and transport fuel across the Kerch Strait. Other Key Takeaways: Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil and transport infrastructure are already disrupting Russian logistics, https://t.co/bFViP7jFMd
Inbound flights to Moscow are holding as Ukrainian attack drones target Russia's capital this morning. https://t.co/L7d3HMYfOW
Ukrainian attack drones are targeting Russia’s capital, Moscow, again this morning. https://t.co/nUcBieSU5n
Ukrainian attack drones reportedly struck rail infrastructure in Russian-occupied Berdyansk overnight, starting a large fire. https://t.co/bbRdktBAXf
Sun, 21 Jun 202616 posts
At least one storage tank on fire , visible in Sentinel imagery, in Port Kavkaz 8MQG+8J7 Chushka, Krasnodar Krai, Russia 45.338278, 36.676542 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @AndrewPerpetua @Osinttechnical @bayraktar_1love https://t.co/X6uVzhZ5xN https://t.co/EOcLtC4uIg
The Russian occupation governor of Crimea has announced that all fuel sales in the territory have been suspended, with only government agencies receiving vouchers to purchase gas. Ukraine's drone campaign has nearly collapsed Crimea's fuel supply. https://t.co/sgzrtZNT51
Ferries burn & moment of drone strike in Port Kavkaz both POVs ~ 45.347803, 36.687724 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap @giK1893 sources: https://t.co/sdoQukTD1I https://t.co/z2keioQuxQ https://t.co/GN7Q69oQDh
Ukrainian attack drones successfully hit a trio of critical Russian ferries that carry heavy vehicle traffic from the mainland to Crimea in an overnight strike. Ukraine's recent drone campaign continues to choke Crimea off from Russian supply lines. https://t.co/af36koqnlp
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/
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
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
GeoConfirmed conflictmap UKR. 0:11-0:32 - Kerch oil terminal hit and on fire. 45.3346, 36.4662 8GQR8FM8+RF Kerch GeoLocated by @klinger66, @neonhandrail and @Grimm_Intel Reported involved units: 1st Seperate SBS Center ▸ Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS/USF) https://t.co/WjtnAslAws
2/ 'Intelligence Diary' sums up the situation following a Ukrainian attack using hundreds of UAVs, with Russia claiming to have shot down 239 but many more getting through: "Crimea has become an island. No ferry No gasoline No Chongar Bridge No buses No trains"
With the ferry out of action, Russian fuel tankers are instead being diverted along the drone-infested 'road of death' to Crimea: "At the same time, the operational headquarters of Krasnodar Krai suspended ferry services across the Kerch Strait. Truck drivers are advised to take https://t.co/puIh97rXGs