10 killed, 48 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine over past day as family killed in Sumy Oblast drone attack Russia launched 89 Shahed-type attack drones overnight on June 22, Ukraine's Air Force said. Air defenses shot down 79 drones, while nine struck targets at six locations.
Russia — Deep-Rear Strikes on Russian Soil
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Ukraine says it hit missile electronics plant in western Russia Ukraine says facility a 'critical component' in defence production as local Russian authorities confirm attack.
Assault reported in Odesa, Odes'ka Oblast, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 46.4639, 30.7386 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 1; average tone: -7.77777777777778. Source article: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-22-moscow-shoots-down-more-than-80-drones-russian-attacks-kill-six-in-ukraine/
Assault reported in Odesa, Odes'ka Oblast, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 46.4639, 30.7386 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 4; average tone: -7.77777777777778. Source article: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-22-moscow-shoots-down-more-than-80-drones-russian-attacks-kill-six-in-ukraine/
Fighting reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.9216, 34.8003 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -7.77777777777778. Source article: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-22-moscow-shoots-down-more-than-80-drones-russian-attacks-kill-six-in-ukraine/
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: -7.77777777777778. Source article: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-22-moscow-shoots-down-more-than-80-drones-russian-attacks-kill-six-in-ukraine/
Ukrainian forces' attacks on Energodar particularly sophisticated — Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said the enemy targeted the transport workshop and the city's energy infrastructure
US government delegation, URCS representatives visit site of Russian air attack in Kyiv A US government delegation and representatives of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) visited a location near the Lukianivska metro station in Kyiv that was damaged as a result of one of Russia's massive missile and drone strikes.
Ukrainian forces strike space communications center outside Moscow Ukrainian forces struck the Dubna Satellite Communications Center in the Moscow region overnight on June 22, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ General Staff reported.
Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s UAV assembly, storage sites over past day Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 220 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Assault reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.9216, 34.8003 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 1; average tone: -6.47482014388489. Source article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-russian-drone-strike-ukraine-kills-3-sumy/
Ukraine closes beach season in Russia-occupied Crimea The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has commented on recent strikes on oil refining and military facilities on the territory of the occupied peninsula of Crimea, announcing the closure of the tourist season there.
IN BRIEF: Three civilians injured in Ukrainian attack on Russian city of Voronezh Manufacturing facilities at a production site were damaged, along with the facades and windows of several apartment buildings, and some cars
Fighting reported in Luhansk, Luhans'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.567, 39.3171 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 6; average tone: -1.17647058823529. Source article: https://en.apa.az/europe/ukrainian-defense-forces-strike-satellite-communications-center-in-moscow-region-512595
Wrapping up beach season in Crimea: Ministry of Defense names targets struck in recent days In just the last few days, Ukrainian defense forces have struck an oil depot, gas compressor stations, Pantsir and S-400 air defense systems, and Nebo-U and Kasta radar stations belonging to the Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Fighting reported in Odesa, Odes'ka Oblast, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 46.4639, 30.7386 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -8.9171974522293. Source article: https://georgiatoday.ge/russian-airstrikes-kill-and-injure-civilians-across-ukraine-including-children/
Defense Forces strike plant in Voronezh that manufactures electronics for Iskander and Kh-101 missiles Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched a missile strike on a plant in Voronezh that manufactures electronics for Russia’s Iskander tactical missile systems and Kh-101 missiles.
Russian Chernika drone shot down over Zaporizhia for first time using General Cherry AIR interceptor Service members of Posipaky battalion of 39th anti-aircraft missile regiment and 23rd Khortytsia brigade of National Guard of Ukraine destroyed Russian Chernika drones in sky over Zaporizhia for first time.
Fighting reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.9216, 34.8003 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -9.08018867924528. Source article: https://www.wboc.com/news/international/a-russian-drone-strike-in-ukraine-kills-3-from-one-family-including-a-13-year/article_ddb111ad-8a85-583c-9141-a858ed6950ac.html
Fighting reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.9216, 34.8003 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 8; average tone: -9.08018867924528. Source article: https://www.wboc.com/news/international/a-russian-drone-strike-in-ukraine-kills-3-from-one-family-including-a-13-year/article_ddb111ad-8a85-583c-9141-a858ed6950ac.html
Assault reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.9216, 34.8003 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 2; average tone: -9.08018867924528. Source article: https://www.wboc.com/news/international/a-russian-drone-strike-in-ukraine-kills-3-from-one-family-including-a-13-year/article_ddb111ad-8a85-583c-9141-a858ed6950ac.html
Assault reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.9216, 34.8003 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 8; average tone: -9.08018867924528. Source article: https://www.wboc.com/news/international/a-russian-drone-strike-in-ukraine-kills-3-from-one-family-including-a-13-year/article_ddb111ad-8a85-583c-9141-a858ed6950ac.html
Fighting reported in Kyiv, Kyyiv, Misto, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 50.4333, 30.5167 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -9.08018867924528. Source article: https://www.wboc.com/news/international/a-russian-drone-strike-in-ukraine-kills-3-from-one-family-including-a-13-year/article_ddb111ad-8a85-583c-9141-a858ed6950ac.html
Smoke rises above Voronezh as Ukraine strikes key Russian military parts factory The Voronezh Semiconductor Plant, allegedly a producer of electronics for Russian Iskander and Kh-101 missiles, was the main target of the strike, the General Staff wrote on Facebook.
Russian forces launch missile strike on Bilopillia in Sumy region: Educational institutions damaged, casualties reported On the morning of June 22, Russian forces launched a missile strike on the city of Bilopillia in the Sumy region, causing significant damage to educational institutions and resulting in casualties.
Azov Brigade holds designated directions, including Rodynske, despite enemy pressure – NGU Cmdr The 1st Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) Azov continues to hold the defense in designated areas, including the town of Rodynske in Donetsk region, cutting off Russia’s logistics and destroying its infantry, National Guard Commander Major General Oleksandr Pivnenko has stated.
Defense Forces strike satellite communications center in Moscow region Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a satellite communications center in the Moscow region, a training ground for UAV operators, and Russian logistics infrastructure.
Building of Russian FSB Border Service catches fire in Crimea following attack In the temporarily occupied Crimea, a building of the Russian FSB Border Service in Armiansk caught fire following an attack on the night of June 22; the Tavria Thermal Power Plant was subjected to a massive attack.
Russia attacks foreign cargo ships in Black Sea, killing Egyptian sailor The Turkish-owned, Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Victress was the worst hit, with Russian drones sparking a large fire on the bridge and killing a 58-year-old Egyptian cook on board.
Report: Ukraine strikes semiconductor plant in Russia Ukrainian forces struck Voronezh with a missile, according to the Ukrainian Telegram channel Exilenova+. The strike was also reported by Baza, a Telegram channel linked to Russian security services.