Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region more than 50 times: One killed, nine injured Russian troops carried out more than 50 attacks on four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, using drones, artillery, and guided aerial bombs. One person was killed and nine others were injured.
Eastern Theater — Donetsk / Luhansk Oblasts
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Ukraine strikes crowded bus in Gorlovka, 14 wounded — mayor The bus was crowded as it was rush hour
Woman injured in drone strike on Kharkiv A strike by an attack drone has been recorded near a residential high-rise building in the Saltivsky district of Kharkiv, injuring a woman, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov has reported.
Russian shelling of Dnipropetrovsk region kills one, injures nine – official Russian shelling of settlements in the region claimed the life of one person and left nine others injured, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Hanzha has reported.
Russian attacks on Kherson region injure five – official Five people have sustained wounds due to shelling and drone attacks by the Russian army, the Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office has reported.
Russians intensify shelling of Bohodukhiv community: Four injured, no fuel stations operating The Russian army has once again intensified attacks on the Bohodukhiv community in the Kharkiv region, targeting fuel stations and a critical infrastructure facility. Four people were injured in a repeated strike.
Videos of Russian Geran and Gerbera-Seeker strikes on energy infrastructure, claimed UAS warehouses, trucks, trains, and other objects. https://t.co/3sqYKVrE3A https://t.co/ZRIPdJtKZq https://t.co/EMMTuKsgro https://t.co/B8d0upw0LH https://t.co/oKWmb3ut5J https://t.co/KWUYhhME4T
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russians launch drone strike on Chernihiv region this morning; father and his child injured In the town of Borzna, Chernihiv Region, a private home caught fire as a result of a morning drone attack by the Russians; the homeowner and his 14-year-old daughter were injured.
Russians attack infrastructure facility in Kropyvnytskyi Russian troops attacked an infrastructure facility in Kropyvnytskyi overnight, and the strike caused a fire.
Russia attacks Turkish vessel after Fidan visit to Moscow – Sybiha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is actively informing the international community and the International Maritime Organization about Russia’s overnight attack on vessels, one of which belongs to Turkey.
10/ Currently, on the E-50 highway in the direction of the Dolzhansky checkpoint, between the Dolzhansky settlement and the city of Rovenki, the movement of motor vehicles is restricted until the completion of engineering and demining works," said the Head of the LNR, Pasechnik."
8/ They are capable of killing people, as well as severely damaging vehicles, as 'Typical Donetsk' explains: "2 people died on a highway in the LNR as a result of the detonation of an explosive object dropped from a drone."
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.
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
Russian drones strike three cargo ships bound for Odesa region ports, killing Egyptian crew member Russian forces attacked three cargo ships in the Black Sea with drones as the vessels were heading to ports in the Odesa region, according to Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa regional administration.
Russia strikes 3 civilian vessels in Black Sea overnight - official In the Black Sea, as a result of an overnight attack by Russian strike drones on civilian shipping, three merchant vessels heading to ports in Odesa region were hit, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Oleh Kiper has said.
In Sumy region, Russian drone strikes home of large family, fatalities and injuries reported In the Shostka district of Sumy region, a child and two adults were killed when a Russian drone struck the home of a large family.
Russian drones strike two ships bound for Ukrainian ports, one killed Russian drones struck civilian merchant ships heading for Ukrainian ports; one foreign national was killed.