Russians shell Kherson region throughout day, injuring eight people
Eight people were injured in Kherson region on June 18 as a result of enemy shelling throughout the day.
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Russian drone destroys veterinary hospital in Kramatorsk
In Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, Russian invaders destroyed the state veterinary hospital.
No enemy activity observed along Chernihiv border – Demchenko
Enemy activity in the Sumy direction has decreased, and no enemy actions along the border have been observed within the Chernihiv region.
No immediate threat of Russia’s landing attempt on Odesa coast but defense forces preparing for any scenarios - spox
A very serious enemy force would be required to execute an attempt to land on the coast of Odesa to capture the Ukrainian city. As of today, Russia has no such force but Ukraine’s Defense Forces are preparing for any developments.
Death toll from missile hit in Kyiv apartment block rises to 21
Twenty-one people have been confirmed dead so far in just a single apartment block partially destroyed in what appears to be Russia’s deadliest air raid targeting Kyiv since the full-scale invasion.
Russia running large-scale disinfo ops in Africa, Latin America – Ukraine intel
The Russian Federation is launching large-scale disinformation operations targeting audiences across Africa, Latin America, and some European countries.
Russian drone strike destroys Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia
A Shahed drone attack has destroyed a Nova Poshta branch in Zaporizhzhia, with no casualties reported.
Ukraine’s National Guard destroys nearly 600 Russian tanks in 2025 – Commander
Since the start of 2025, units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed nearly 600 Russian tanks, 903 units of armored vehicles, and 2,864 artillery systems.
Kyiv hopes to complete search and rescue operations by end of day
Kyiv authorities hope to complete the bulk of emergency and search and rescue operations by the end of the day.
Air defenses down 30 out of 58 Russian drones attacking Ukraine overnight
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 30 out of 58 drones launched by Russian invaders in an overnight attack on Ukraine.
War update: 186 combat engagements on frontline in Ukraine over past day
On June 17, there were 186 recorded combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline.
Enemy sends 13 drones to Zaporizhzhia, cars and warehouses burned
The enemy sent 13 drones to Zaporizhzhia, causing three fires in the city, which burned cars and warehouses.
Russian army loses 1,040 more soldiers in Ukraine war
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to June 18, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,007,160 people, including 1,040 people over the past day.
Kyiv attack death toll rises to 21, 134 wounded
In Kyiv, 21 people were killed and another 134 were injured as a result of a Russian combined attack on June 17.
No Russian warships currently in Black Sea or Sea of Azov
One enemy Kalibr missile carrier is on combat duty in the Mediterranean Sea, while there are no Russian ships in the Azov and Black Seas.
Over 1,500 victims of torture by Russians identified in Kherson region – prosecutor's office
In the Kherson region, more than 1,500 individuals have been identified as victims of torture by occupying forces. Around 50 cases of civilians killed as a result of torture are currently under investigation.
17 June 2025
Occupation research center tracks new Russian self-propelled artillery deployment in Donetsk region
A new batch of Russian self-propelled artillery systems (SPAs) has been spotted being moved through the temporarily occupied Donetsk region.
Death toll from Russian strike in Kyiv rises to 14, over 100 injured
The number of people killed in the Russian missile strike on Kyiv in the early hours of June 17 has risen to 14, with 117 injured.
Two killed, 27 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region
Two people were killed and 27 others were injured on June 17 due to Russian shelling in the Kherson region.
Thirteen confirmed dead in Kyiv following Russian missile attack
Thirteen people have been confirmed dead in Kyiv following a Russian missile attack.
Twelve killed in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa – Klymenko
As of 17:30 on Tuesday, June 17, 12 people were confirmed dead following overnight Russian strikes in Kyiv and Odesa.
Russians deploying chemical weapons nearly daily on Southern front — military
On the southern front, Russian invading forces are using munitions with chemical agents just as they do in the northern sectors of the front.
Russians pushing toward Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces continue attempts to break through to the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region. Currently, the most intense fighting is occurring in the Novopavlivka sector.
Cruise missile tears through Kyiv apartment block, Interior Minister explains
According to preliminary data, it was the cruise missile, which struck a multi-storey residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district on Tuesday.
Southern front heats up: number of clashes rises by third – military
The situation on Ukraine’s southern front is deteriorating, with a sharp rise in the number of Russian assault groups, combat engagements, and artillery attacks.
Death toll in Kyiv rises to 15 as body recovered from rubble of residential building
Rescuers have recovered the body of a deceased person from the rubble of a collapsed section of a nine-story residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district. Authorities report that between four and fourteen people may still be trapped under the debris.
Nearly 300 rescuers responding to aftermath of Russian attack in Kyiv
In the capital, efforts continue to deal with the aftermath of Tuesday’s massive Russian attack, with 296 rescuers and 75 units of equipment from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) involved in the operation.
Russians attacking Kherson with drones
The Russians have changed their tactics in using UAVs: they have been launching massive attacks on Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district since early morning, with the number of injured civilians increasing.
British Ambassador: Russia must agree to ceasefire now
British Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Harris, commenting on another large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, called on Russia to immediately agree to a ceasefire.