Some 158 battles occur on front over day, most on Pokrovsk and Huliaipole axes – General Staff Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops attacked the positions of the Defense Forces of Ukraine 158 times, with the enemy being most active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
Eastern Theater — Donetsk / Luhansk Oblasts
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Tue, 23 Jun 202630 posts
Russian Guardsmen destroy two Ukrainian army’s relay stations in Kharkov area According to the report, the enemy used the devices to extend the flight zone of strike FPV drones and provide communications between units
Russian attacks in Zaporizhia region injure 7 Russian troops as of Tuesday morning launched more than 1,000 strikes on 56 settlements in Zaporizhia region, injuring seven people, Head of the Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov has said on Telegram.
Assault reported in Stepove, Mykolayivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 47.1899, 31.5185 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 1; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Orikhiv, Zaporiz'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 47.5673, 35.7857 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 5; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Assault reported in Kramatorsk, Donets'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.723, 37.5563 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 2; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Verbove, Zaporiz'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 47.4293, 35.9828 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Karachekrak, Zaporiz'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 47.445, 35.3395 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 8; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Novoselivka, Odes'ka Oblast, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 46.9888, 29.9239 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Assault reported in Orikhiv, Zaporiz'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 47.5673, 35.7857 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 4; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Karachekrak, Zaporiz'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 47.445, 35.3395 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Assault reported in Kramatorsk, Donets'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.723, 37.5563 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 2; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Vozdvyzhivka, Zaporiz'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 47.7527, 36.0802 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Novoselivka, Odes'ka Oblast, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 46.9888, 29.9239 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Slovyansk, Donets'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.8414, 37.5895 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
Fighting reported in Verbove, Zaporiz'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 47.4293, 35.9828 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -6.17540217955371. Source article: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/6/22/800059362/community/1580/
War update: 221 clashes at front line over past day, Pokrovsk sector most active Over the past day, 221 combat clashes were recorded between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the highest number in the Pokrovsk direction, where Ukrainian defenders stopped 28 enemy attacks.
⚡️Front report for the morning of 23.06.26⚡️ **Zaporizhzhia Front** On the Kamenske direction, RF forces are restoring positions in Stepnohorsk, fighting is ongoing in the central and northern quarters of the settlement. It is reported of an advance in the southeast of Novodanilivka. (Fig. 1.1) On the Huliaipole direction, RF forces are advancing from Verkhnia Tersa toward Dolynka and Rovne, expanding the controlled zone on the section between Liubytske and Lisne. In Pokrovsk district, RF forces are holding positions in Verbove. (Fig. 1.2) **Donetsk Front** On the Krasnoarmiisk direction there is an advance toward Shevchenko. Fighting for Belitske continues. (Fig. 2.1) On the Konstantynivsk direction, RF forces are advancing west of Chasiv Yar toward the settlement of Stenky. Fighting is ongoing in the area of Popasne village. In Konstantynivka, RF Armed Forces are advancing in the private sector of the Chervonyi microdistrict. It is reported that in the city and on the approaches the situation of a "layer cake" is preserved, with positions of RF Armed Forces and AFU units interspersed. On the Krasnolymansk direction, fighting is ongoing in the areas of Korove Yary and Sviatohirsk. RF forces are gradually expanding territorial control in the Pivdennyi microdistrict. On the Seversk section, it is reported that RF Armed Forces are increasing control in the area of Reznikivka. (Fig. 2.2) **Kharkiv Front** On the Kupiansk direction, RF Armed Forces have taken the southern part of Radkivka. In Kurylivka, RF forces are expanding the control zone in residential areas in the north of the settlement. (Fig. 3.1) On the Volchansk direction, fighting is ongoing in the area of Starytsia. There is an advance in Kazacha Lopan. Combat clashes continue near Pokaliany, Karaichne, and Volokhovka. (Fig. 3.2) **Sumy Front** On the Krasnopillia section, RF Armed Forces are taking new positions in the southern part of Riasne. In Sumy district, fighting is ongoing along the line Yunakivka – Kondrativka, in Kondrativka there is an advance in the central part of the settlement. (Fig. 4) __See daily reports from the project's analytical department__ @wargonzo
Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Zaporozhye nuclear plant — envoy Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik pointed out that drones targeted workers from the ZNPP repair division in Energodar
Fighting reported in Vilcha, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 51.3633, 29.429 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Fighting reported in Vilcha, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 51.3633, 29.429 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Fighting reported in Ivanopillya, Donets'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.4724, 37.765 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 3; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Fighting reported in Vilcha, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 51.3633, 29.429 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Fighting reported in Vilcha, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 51.3633, 29.429 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Fighting reported in Novoselivka, Odes'ka Oblast, Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 46.9888, 29.9239 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Fighting reported in Vilcha, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 51.3633, 29.429 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Assault reported in Kostyantynivka, Donets'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.5277, 37.7069 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 4; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Fighting reported in Kramatorsk, Donets'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.723, 37.5563 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 3; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Assault reported in Kostyantynivka, Donets'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.5277, 37.7069 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 4; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html
Assault reported in Kostyantynivka, Donets'ka Oblast', Ukraine (ukraine theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 48.5277, 37.7069 GDELT CAMEO event code 18 (Assault); mentions: 2; average tone: -10.4333868378812. Source article: http://www.rightspeak.net/2026/06/158-c-clashes-in-f-line-25-in-pokrovsk.html