SENTINEL INTELLIGENCE

Assault troops of the Russian "North" Group of Forces expelled the last Ukrainian groups from Ivolzhanskoye village and declared the settlement liberated. Rifle combat was also reported in Bachevsk and surrounding areas of Shostka District.

Ukrainian forces reportedly struck an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on June 25, setting it ablaze. The attack targeted oil infrastructure, according to officials.

A smoke plume was observed near a fuel depot in Poltavskaya, Krasnodar Krai, with reports attributing the incident to a Ukrainian drone attack. Coordinates provided by the source place the observation at 45.348419, 38.204602.

Russian forces have reportedly expanded their zone of control near Lyubitskoye in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, securing positions in its eastern part, according to military expert Andrey Marochko.

Fresh Ukrainian strikes reportedly hit energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea, following widespread power outages on June 23 that Russian proxy authorities said left approximately half of the peninsula without electricity.

Fighting has been reported in Kherson, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. The GDELT system flagged this as a CAMEO code 19 (Fighting) event with 3 mentions and a negative average tone.

Russian drones struck a bakery in Hlukhiv, Sumy region, on the night of June 24. No casualty figures were reported in the post.

Russian forces advanced north of Bila Berezka and are conducting combat near Sopych (North-Ukrainian direction). Separately, units of the "North" grouping are advancing along the Khoten–Kiyanytsia line and claimed to have liberated Ivolzhanskoe on the Sumy direction. Tactical successes were also reported east of Oskil and in the built-up area of Glushkovka on the Kupiansk direction.

Satellite imagery (Sentinel) indicates possible damage to an industrial area in Shebekino, Belgorod Oblast, Russia. Coordinates 50.419228, 36.980408 are cited. No actor, weapon type, or casualty information is specified.

Russian forces conducted 22 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Pokrovsk sector, with over 50 Russian personnel reported lost there. A total of 148 combat engagements were recorded across the entire front line.

Fighting reported in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine. The report is based on a single GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting) with one mention and an average tone of -8.

Russian forces of Operational Group "North" dropped a FAB with UMPK glide-bomb on Ukrainian positions in Kazacha Lopan. Rubicon drones provided reconnaissance footage; the post states fighting is ongoing and Russian forces are advancing in the settlement.

Fighting was reported in Balakliya, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. The report is sourced from a GDELT CAMEO code 19 (Fighting) event with 3 mentions and an average tone of -6.19.

Fighting reported in Kharkiv, based on a GDELT CAMEO event signal (code 19 – Fighting) derived from a source article describing Russia-Ukraine exchanges of deadly strikes. No further tactical detail provided.

Russian air defences intercepted 245 Ukrainian drones over the course of one day. UAVs were shot down over Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Nizhny Novgorod, Oryol, Orenburg, Rostov, Ryazan, Tula, Smolensk, Moscow, and Krasnodar regions.

According to the quoted text, Ukrainian forces deployed a USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessel) mothership close to the coast, outside the range of opposing assets, and launched drones from it to attack a Mobile Operations Group (MOG) that was firing at large Ukrainian attack UAVs flying overhead.

Fighting reported in Rozdolne, Crimea, Ukraine. The report is sourced from a GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting) with 4 mentions and an average tone of -2.64.

A Russian drone strike hit the Central Market in Kherson city, injuring three men. The incident was reported by the Head of the Kherson City Military Administration, Yaroslav Shanko.

Russian Battlegroup North reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian BRAWLR anti-aircraft missile system, claimed to be the first such system lost in the conflict zone. No specific location beyond "special operation zone" is given.

A deminer working for the Norwegian People's Aid humanitarian demining organization died in hospital from injuries sustained in Russian shelling, according to Kherson Regional Military Administration head Oleksandr Prokudin. The post notes this is "another" injured NPA deminer to die, implying a prior fatality in the same context.

Russian shelling of settlements in Sumy region injured 15 civilians, including three children, according to Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration Oleh Hryhorov. The casualties sought medical assistance following attacks during the day.

Ukraine's Defense Forces are conducting active operations in the Oleksandrivka direction to seize tactical initiative and force Russian troops onto the defensive in certain front sectors, according to spokesperson Voloshyn.

Russia struck Ukrnafta gas stations across three Ukrainian regions and production assets of Naftogaz Group in Poltava region, according to Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretsky. One employee was seriously injured in the attacks.

The Chernihiv Regional Defense Council has ordered mandatory evacuation of civilians from 12 border settlements across four territorial communities, effective July 1, following a request from the military. The announcement was made by Chernihiv Regional State Administration Head Viacheslav Chaus.

Russian forces conducted assaults near Mala Tokmachka in the Zaporizhzhia sector last week, attempting to push back Ukrainian units, but failed to make any advances. Over the past 24 hours, no combat engagements were recorded, though Russian forces continued reconnaissance, mining operations, and regrouping.

According to Rybar citing FT reporting, Ukrainian strikes were carried out on the Moscow Refinery and military facilities in the Moscow region, with the post stating that US intelligence (CIA) actively participated in planning drone routes, target reconnaissance, and air-defence bypass windows. The post also notes a broader pattern of intensified strikes on Russian oil, gas, and pipeline infrastructure since August-September.

A Moscow refinery sustained damage from two Ukrainian drone attacks and is reportedly unable to resume production for at least six months, according to Reuters sources. The post does not specify when the attacks occurred.

Russian forces carried out an airstrike using glide bombs on the settlement of Kushugum, near Zaporizhzhia city.

The Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya has been taken offline until at least the end of 2026 following Ukrainian drone strikes, according to two sources cited by Reuters. One source stated repairs will take at least half a year.

A UAV strike on a residential multi-story building in the Nikitovskyi district of Horlivka caused a partial collapse of one entrance. Three civilians were killed and found under the rubble; seven residents including one child self-evacuated before rescuers arrived.

Russian forces of the "North" grouping claim to have liberated Ivolzhanskoye in the Sumy direction, breaking the resistance of Ukraine's 71st Airmobile Brigade, which reportedly sustained heavy losses. Separately, Russian assault troops reached the outskirts of Khotyn and advanced from Zapsillia to Bolshaya Rybytsia near Myropollia, occupying forest previously used by Ukrainian forces.

Drone operators from the reconnaissance platoon of the Russian 33rd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment used FPV drones to identify and strike Ukrainian bunkers, shelters, and strongpoints in the Dobropolsky salient. Footage of the strikes was shared by the unit.

A Russian shelling attack on the village of Novopetrivka in the Vysokopillia community, Kherson region, killed one employee of Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) and injured three others. The victims were humanitarian workers.

According to Ukrainian intelligence citing internal Russian documents, Russia is redeploying air defense systems from various regions to Moscow and the Kerch Bridge in response to Ukrainian strikes, reducing air defense coverage in other areas of Russia and Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories.

The Freedom of Russia Legion announced Operation "Torch," during which six gas distribution stations in Russia's Moscow and Tver regions were put out of operation. The group claims the action was carried out on Russian territory.

Russian forces struck Novomykolaivka in the Zaporizhzhia region with four guided aerial bombs. The town was left without power and injuries were reported.

According to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, citing intelligence from the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) Oleh Ivashchenko, Russia is repositioning air defense systems from other regions to Moscow and the Kerch Bridge area. No kinetic engagement was reported.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that over 60,000 tonnes of ammunition were liquidated at Russian Baltic Fleet military warehouses near St. Petersburg. The target was described as a Baltic Fleet arsenal.

Russian shelling in Kherson region killed one employee of Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) and preliminarily wounded three more members of the organization. The head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, confirmed the incident.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out strikes on a gas processing plant and Russia's only helium plant in the Orenburg region, according to confirmation from Ukraine's General Staff. The helium plant is described as Russia's sole such facility.

Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released video footage of a strike on the Zakhidnokrymska Power Substation in Russian-occupied Crimea. No further details on damage or casualties were provided in the post.

A Russian drone struck a gas station in Sumy city, injuring three people who were on the premises at the time of the morning strike.

Russian forces struck a cinema in the center of Konotop with two drones, wounding two pedestrians, according to Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin.

SSU's Center of Special Operations "Alpha" conducted strikes against Russian air defense systems in the Kerch Strait area and against infrastructure at the Saky and Hvardiiske military airfields in occupied Crimea. No details on casualties or extent of damage were provided.

Russia's Defense Ministry reported on June 24 that Battlegroup North units gained control of the settlement of Ivolzhanskoye in Sumy Region. The claim is framed in the context of expanding a security zone along the Russian border.

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant and Russia's only helium plant in the Orenburg region during the night of June 24, 2026. A space communications center was also reported struck in the same operation.

Ukraine conducted strikes on parts of the Crimean peninsula, according to Tasnim News. No further details on targets, weapons used, or casualties are provided.

General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, made a working visit to the active combat zone in the Oleksandrivka sector. No further operational details were reported.

Ukraine struck a strategic Russian bridge in Crimea, according to Al Jazeera English. No further details on the specific bridge, weapon used, or damage assessment are provided in the post.

Russian interceptor FPV drones destroyed Ukrainian R-18 heavy-payload UAVs via ramming attack within the Battlegroup West area of responsibility. The Ukrainian drones were identified by Russian radar teams prior to the intercept.

The SBU struck Russian air defense systems near the Kerch Strait and targeted infrastructure at the Saki and Hvardiyske military airfields in Russian-occupied Crimea, according to an official SBU statement.

The Ukrainian Naval Forces, in coordination with the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, detected and destroyed three Russian unmanned surface vehicles. Footage of the destruction was released by the Naval Forces.

Smoke plumes were observed and geolocated at the Orenburg Gas Plant, with a point of view coordinates provided at 51.862267, 54.849421. The post tags conflict mapping accounts, suggesting a strike or sabotage incident at the facility.

A Russian drone struck a gas station in Zaporizhzhia city, according to Ukrinform.

The governor of Nizhny Novgorod region announced that a Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhny Novgorod killed 2 people and wounded 2 others. No further details on the target were provided.

Two people were killed and two hospitalised in Nizhny Novgorod region following a Ukrainian drone attack. Governor Gleb Nikitin reported that air defence forces destroyed 23 drones; debris caused damage to an industrial facility, several vehicles, and residential buildings.

Russian air defenses downed nearly 100 drones over Kursk Region in a single day, according to Governor Alexander Khinshtein. The attacks damaged a school and a private residence in Kolontayevka.

Russian Defense Ministry reported that Giatsint-S self-propelled gun crews fired 152mm high-explosive fragmentation shells from sheltered positions, targeting Ukrainian UAV control posts in Kharkiv Region. No specific settlement or casualty figures were provided.

Ukrainian forces carried out 75 attacks on Belgorod Region over a 24-hour period, resulting in one person killed and six others injured, according to Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev.

Russian assault units of the 'North' Grouping of Forces claim to have captured the village of Ivolzhanskoye in Sumy Oblast, reportedly driving out elements of the Ukrainian 71st Mechanized Brigade. The post claims more than 250 Ukrainian soldiers were killed during fighting on the outskirts of the settlement, based on analysis of obituaries and relatives' publications.

A Ukrainian strike reportedly hit fuel and rail infrastructure near the Kerch Bridge, producing visible black smoke. Russian forces deployed a smokescreen at the Kerch Bridge, visible as white smoke in imagery released by Vantor Tech.

Russian attacks on Zaporizhia, Zaporizhia, and Polohy districts killed one person and injured 12 others over the past day. Russia launched 1,021 strikes on 38 settlements across Zaporizhia region, according to Head of Zaporizhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov.

Russian forces carried out almost 20 drone strikes on three districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, injuring two people.

A Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih has resulted in 4 fatalities and 27 injured, according to Head of Kryvyi Rih Defense Council Oleksandr Vilkul. The casualties represent an increase from previously reported figures.

Fighting reported in Yuzhnaya, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. The report is derived from a GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting) with 2 mentions and an average tone of -7.04.

Fighting reported near Krasny Liman (Lyman), Donetsk Oblast. The report is sourced from a GDELT aggregation of a GlobalSecurity summary article, with 8 mentions and a negative average tone.

Fighting was reported in Malokaterinovka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The report is derived from a GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting) aggregation with 3 source mentions.

Fighting reported in Konstantinovka, Odes'ka Oblast, according to a GDELT-extracted signal citing a GlobalSecurity.org article. No further details on forces or weapons involved.

Russian forces carried out 1,021 attacks on 38 settlements across Zaporizhzhia region over a 24-hour period, killing one person and injuring 12 others.