Ukraine steps up air defense overhaul: Buk system upgraded, S-300 next

Soviet-era air defense systems still in service in Ukraine are undergoing partial modernization. The Buk surface-to-air missile system has essentially been given a new lease on life, states Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Anatolii Klochko.

RBC-Ukraine
Ukraine's experiment: Can civilian volunteers shoot down Russian Shahed drones?

The Cabinet recently launched an experimental program to recruit volunteers for drone defense operations. The initiative aims to strengthen countermeasures against Iranian-made Shahed drones that Russia launches nightly against Ukrainian targets. What we know about this program and whether the Defense Ministry's experiment will prove effective, in this article by RBC-Ukraine.

RBC-Ukraine
Drone strike rocks Russian Nevinnomyssk: Multiple explosions reported

Russia reported a massive drone attack on its territory during the night of June 14. In particular, explosions occurred during the attack in the Stavropol Krai, states the governor of Stavropol Krai, Vladimir Vladimirovich Vladimirov.

RBC-Ukraine
Russian Su-25 warplane crashes in Ukraine, likely hit by own forces

During a combat sortie in Ukraine's Donetsk region, a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashed — likely shot down by its own wingman, according to Fighterbomber and AviVector.

RBC-Ukraine
Trump gave Putin a ‘two-week’ deadline to consider peace in Ukraine. Instead, Russia just launched more drones.

A "two week" deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has come and gone, with Moscow's escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw the slightest condemnation from the White House. "We're going to find out

The Kyiv Independent
Verluste russischer Armee liegen binnen eines Tages 1170 Besatzern

Die Verluste der russischen Armee (Gefallene und Verwundete) in der Ukraine liegen vom 24. Februar 2022 bis 15.Juni 2025 bei rund 1..003 860 Soldaten. Innerhalb eines Tages wurden 1170 weitere Besatzer getötet. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Region Saporischschja: Kampfdrohnen-Einheit zerstört russische Buk, Imbir und Panzir-S1

Die Soldaten der Kampfdrohnen-Einheit des ukrainischen Militärnachrichtendienstes (HUR) haben die Luftabwehrsysteme Buk, Panzir-S1 und die Radartstation Imbir der russischen Invasoren im Teil der vorübergehend besetzten Region Saporischschja zerstört. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of June 15

As of 4:00 PM Kyiv time on June 15, there were 86 combat clashes on the front lines. One-third of them occurred in the Pokrovsk direction, informs the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

RBC-Ukraine
1.200 Soldaten - Kampfverluste der Russen von gestern

Die Gesamtkampfverluste der russischen Besatzungstruppen vom 24. Februar 2022 bis 16. Juni 2025 werden auf etwa 1.005.060 (+1.200 am vergangenen Tag) getötete und verwundete Invasoren geschätzt. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

Укринформ
Aktivität russischer Infanteriegruppen im Grenzgebiet hat wegen Personalmangel deutlich abgenommen – Demtschenko

Der Feind erleidet in der Region Sumy erhebliche Verluste. Daher hat die Aktivität kleiner russischer Infanteriegruppen im Grenzgebiet deutlich abgenommen. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Russia spreads fake story about Ukraine and UK planning sabotage in Baltic Sea

Director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergey Naryshkin, has claimed that Ukraine and the United Kingdom are allegedly preparing acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea. It is another disinformation campaign from the Kremlin, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of June 16

Ukrainian troops continue to hold back Russian forces in several directions, including a new Northern-Slobozhanskyi direction, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

RBC-Ukraine
Satellite images show expansion at 5 Russian nuclear sites near Europe

One of the most notable developments is in Kaliningrad, where the suspected nuclear weapons storage site has undergone significant reconstruction.

The Kyiv Independent
How F-16 Fighter Jets Are Changing The Course Of The War In Ukraine

The F-16s have greatly enhanced Kiev's air capabilities.

Verluste russischer Armee liegen binnen eines Tages bei 1060 Besatzern

Die Verluste der russischen Armee (Gefallene und Verwundete) in der Ukraine liegen vom 24. Februar 2022 bis 17.Juni 2025 bei rund 1..006 120 Soldaten. Innerhalb eines Tages wurden 1060 weitere Besatzer getötet. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

Укринформ
Luftabwehr neutralisiert 428 feindliche Luftziele

Die Luftabwehr hat in der Nacht zum 17. Juni 472 Luftangriffsmittel unschädlich gemacht. Das Hauptziel des Angriffs war die ukrainische Hauptstadt Kyjiw. 428 gegnerische Luftangriffsmittel wurden neutralisiert. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Ukraine's Defense Ministry approves new combat module with grenade launcher

A new remotely operated combat module SHABLIA MK19(M) has been officially approved for use in Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

RBC-Ukraine
In Regionen nahe der Ukraine: Nordkorea schickt Tausende Bausoldaten nach Russland

Zum dritten Mal in kurzer Zeit besucht Russlands Sicherheitssekretär Sergej Schoigu Nordkoreas Diktator Kim Jong Un. Kurz darauf verkündet Russland: Nordkorea schickt erneut Soldaten, diesmal für den »Wiederaufbau« Kursks.

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Russia strikes Ukraine with 472 drones and missiles overnight: Air defense's work reported

On the night of June 17, Russia launched another combined attack on Ukraine. Russia fired 472 drones and missiles, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

RBC-Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of June 17

There were 78 combat engagements in the frontline since the beginning of the day on June 17, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk direction, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

RBC-Ukraine

‘Dealing With a F***ed Up Enemy’ – Ukraine Reacts to Latest Russian Mass Attack

" “Such attacks are pure terrorism. And the whole world – the US and Europe – must finally react the way a civilized society responds to terrorists. Putin is doing this solely because he is still allowed to continue the war. He wants more wars. It’s dangerous when the powerful of this world turn a blind eye to this.” "

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/54650

#terrorism #US #terrorists
#WarOfAggression #Europa #Ukraine #missiles #drones #Frontline #army #update #war #Russia #WarCriminal #drones #occupiers #defenders
#перемогаYкраїни

Hours after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Trump was unaware it had even happened

The President of the USA is not interested in what is happening in the world. As long as it doesn't threaten his money or that of his business associates, it can only be of secondary importance.

https://kyivindependent.com/ill-have-to-look-at-it-trump-was-unaware-of-deadly-strike-on-kyiv/

#WarOfAggression #Europa #Ukraine #Kyiv #Frontline #army #update #war #Russia #WarCriminal #drones #occupiers #defenders
#перемогаYкраїни

Hours after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Trump was unaware it had even happened

At the time of writing some seven hours later, the White House has still yet to comment on the attack.

The Kyiv Independent
Russian military-industrial chemical plant halts operations after Ukrainian drone strike

The Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant — a key supplier to the Kremlin's military-industrial complex — has suspended production following Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian independent media reported on June 16.

The Kyiv Independent
Ukraine Warns Lukashenko

How Kiev reacted to the news about the delivery of Russian missiles and bombs to Belarus.

Drones Attacked An Important Plant In Russia's Tambov Region

The company manufactures high-tech equipment for aviation and missile control.

1.040 Soldaten - Kampfverluste der Russen von gestern

Die Gesamtkampfverluste der russischen Besatzungstruppen vom 24. Februar 2022 bis 18. Juni 2025 werden auf etwa 1.007.160 (+1.040 am vergangenen Tag) getötete und verwundete Invasoren geschätzt. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Selenskyj spricht mit Rutte über Bedarf der Ukraine an Luftabwehrausrüstung

Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj besprach den Bedarf des ukrainischen Militärs mit Nato-Generalsekretär Mark Rutte. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Kanada ergänzt russische Sanktionsliste mit mehr als hundert Personen und Unternehmen

Kanada hat seine Sanktionen gegen Russland deutlich ausgeweitet und Beschränkungen für mehr als hundert Personen und Unternehmen verhängt. Zudem hat es Handelsbeschränkungen mit der Russischen Föderation angekündigt. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Shelter dog Goldie dies of fear during Russian strike on Kyiv

As a result of Russia's attack on several districts of Kyiv on June 17, an animal at a shelter near the capital died, according to Maria Vronska, owner and director of the Gostomel Shelter.

RBC-Ukraine

Russia's Kalashnikov Concern hires schoolchildren for summer jobs: What is known

you can see how sick Russian society is from such actions. Employing schoolchildren in weapons factories during wartime could hardly be more misanthropic.
Weapons factories and similar production facilities are legitimate targets in the event of war.

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russia-s-kalashnikov-concern-hires-schoolchildren-1750253191.html

#WarOfAggression #Europa #Ukraine #Kalashnikov #schoolchildren #army #update #war #Russia #WarCriminal #drones #occupiers #defenders
#перемогаYкраїни

Russia's Kalashnikov Concern hires schoolchildren for summer jobs: What is known

In Russia, the Kalashnikov Concern (Russian arms manufacturer - ed.) is seeking new employees among schoolchildren aged 16 and older. They are being offered summer jobs, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation on Telegram.

RBC-Ukraine
IRIS-T air defense systems get AI upgrade to shoot down ballistic missiles

The IRIS-T air defense systems currently cannot intercept ballistic and hypersonic missiles. To expand the capabilities of the complexes, engineers plan to involve artificial intelligence, the Ukrainian analytical website Defense Express reports.

RBC-Ukraine
Spotify founder invests €600M in defense startup supplying drones to Ukraine

Spotify founder Daniel Ek has invested €600 million in the German defense startup Helsing, which supplies combat drones to Ukraine, according to the Financial Times.

RBC-Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of June 18

Over the past day, the situation on the front lines remained extremely tense. A total of 186 combat clashes were recorded, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

RBC-Ukraine
Death Toll in Kyiv Rises to 28 After Massive Russian Strike, Over 130 Injured

Rescuers are still working at the site of the destruction with employees of the city’s municipal services helping to clear the rubble.

Kyiv Post
'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer

"I said, Vladimir, let's mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

The Kyiv Independent
1.080 Soldaten - Kampfverluste der Russen von gestern

Die Gesamtkampfverluste der russischen Besatzungstruppen vom 24. Februar 2022 bis 19. Juni 2025 werden auf etwa 1.008.240 (+1.080 am vergangenen Tag) getötete und verwundete Invasoren geschätzt. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

Укринформ
Putin erklärt sich bereit, Selenskyj zu treffen, weigert sich aber, Friedensabkommen mit ihm zu unterzeichnen

Der russische Diktator Wladimir Putin erklärte sich bereit, mit dem ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj über ein Ende des Krieges zu verhandeln, weigerte sich aber wegen seiner angeblichen „Illegitimität“, ein Friedensabkommen mit ihm zu unterzeichnen. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Russland lehnt Vorschlag für 30-tägigen Waffenstillstand schon seit 100 Tagen ab – Sybiha

100 Tage sind vergangen, seit Russland den US-Vorschlag für einen vollständigen Waffenstillstand abgelehnt hat. Es ist Zeit zu handeln und Moskau zum Frieden zu zwingen. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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'What is there to discuss?': Kyiv’s response to Moscow’s call for new talks

The first two rounds of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia turned out to be unproductive. It remains unclear what could be discussed with the Russians at the third meeting, according to a source within the Ukrainian government.

RBC-Ukraine
NATO tests counter-glide bomb tech: Ukraine to get air defense systems by end of 2025

NATO has completed tests of systems capable of intercepting Russian glide bombs. According to Defense Express, Ukraine is expected to receive this new technology by the end of 2025, enabling it to counter one of Russia's main strike weapons used against Ukrainian defenses.

RBC-Ukraine
Missile threat shakes Kremlin? Putin seeks dialogue with Germany over Ukraine

Russian President Putin doubts that Germany can make a greater contribution as a mediator in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine than the US, according to remarks made during a press conference at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

RBC-Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of June 19

Over the past day, 163 combat clashes were recorded on the front line. Russia was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 48 attacks, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

RBC-Ukraine
Ukrainian NATO Membership ‘Should Be on Table’: Senate Panel Says, Ahead of Summit

As leaders are set to meet to discuss boosting European capabilities as Putin’s taste for using force grows, lawmakers and analysts argue that Ukraine would be an asset for NATO security.

Kyiv Post
Ukraine must accept Moscow's demands or 'surrender,' Russia’s ambassador to UK says

Russia's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, said Russia is continuing its offensive and sees no need to stop hostilities, publicly acknowledging Moscow's disregard for U.S.-backed ceasefire efforts.

The Kyiv Independent
'If we don't help Ukraine further, we should start learning Russian,' EU diplomacy chief says

Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas cited a sharp increase in Russia's military spending, noting that Moscow is now allocating more money to defense than the EU combined, and more than its own health care, education, and social policies put together.

The Kyiv Independent

North Korea considers sending 25,000 workers to Russia to help produce Shahed drones, media reports

if you're so fucked up that you need the help of North Korea, then you're already pretty far down.
fortunately, the religious terrorists from Iran will probably not be supporting the gang of murderers in the Kremlin for the time being.

https://kyivindependent.com/north-korea-may-send-25-000-workers-to-russia-to-help-produce-shahed-drones-media-reports/

#WarOfAggression #Europa #Ukraine #NorthKorea #Frontline #army #update #war #Russia #WarCriminal #ShahedDrones #drones #occupiers #defenders
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North Korea considers sending 25,000 workers to Russia to help produce Shahed drones, media reports

In return, Pyongyang is reportedly seeking drone operation training.

The Kyiv Independent
Russia's prison chief sentenced in absentia for torture chambers in Kherson Oblast

Arkady Gostev, head of Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service, was found guilty of orchestrating the transformation of captured Ukrainian prisons into torture sites.

The Kyiv Independent

Putin, Xi to agree to meet in China as they sneer at G7 summit fractures

just laugh but remember as a German proverb says, "He who laughs last, laughs best"
and "He who will not hear, must feel"

that means

“ He who will not hear the advice will feel the punishment ”

https://kyivindependent.com/putin-xi-to-meet-in-china-as-they-sneer-at-g7-summit-discord/

#WarOfAggression #Europa #Ukraine #Xi #China #Frontline #army #update #war #Russia #WarCriminal #Putin #drones #occupiers #defenders
#перемогаYкраїни

Putin, Xi to agree to meet in China as they sneer at G7 summit fractures

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed their upcoming meeting and noted the supposed "rough edges" that emerged among G7 leaders during the recent summit, said Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, on June 19.

The Kyiv Independent
Russia's Chita Is Hit By A Garbage Collapse

Garbage truck drivers were sent to war in Ukraine.

Verluste russischer Armee liegen binnen eines Tages bei 1090 Besatzern

Die Verluste der russischen Armee (Gefallene und Verwundete) in der Ukraine liegen vom 24. Februar 2022 bis 20.Juni 2025 bei rund 1.009 330 Soldaten. Innerhalb eines Tages wurden 1090 weitere Besatzer getötet. — Ukrinform Nachrichten.

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Ukraine's Vovchansk is in ruins, but Russia keeps attacking in small groups - Ukrainian forces

In the Kharkiv region, the enemy remains most active around the Vovchansk area. The city is completely destroyed, yet Russian forces continue their assaults in small infantry groups, stated Pavlo Shamshyn, spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational-Tactical Group of Forces.

RBC-Ukraine
9 out of 10 tortured: Ukraine reveals shocking scale of Russian captivity abuse

At least 90 percent of Ukrainian prisoners of war released from Russian captivity suffered torture there. This fact demonstrates the extent of abuse of prisoners in Russian torture chambers and camps, says Andrii Yusov, a representative of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence.

RBC-Ukraine
Russian officers flee war: Hundreds of commanders moved to rear - Ukraine's Intelligence

Russian military officers are increasingly avoiding deployment to the front lines in Ukraine by transferring to rear units or abandoning their service, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence reports.

RBC-Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers lure Russian troops out of lair and capture them: Footage

Ukraine's National Guard Chervona Kalyna Brigade engaged in a battle with a group of Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders took the Russians prisoner.

RBC-Ukraine

Evidence of cannibalism in Russian army: Ukraine drops shocking intel

" “Cannibalism is yet another proof of the deep moral and psychological decline of the Russian occupation troops, who have been left without basic respect for human life - even their own,” the HUR notes. "

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/evidence-of-cannibalism-in-russian-army-ukraine-1750408844.html

#WarOfAggression #Europa #Ukraine #cannibalism #Frontline #army #update #war #Russia #WarCriminal #Cannibals #drones #occupiers #defenders
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Evidence of cannibalism in Russian army: Ukraine drops shocking intel

Ukrainian intelligence has found evidence of cannibalism in the Russian army. The HUR has published an interception of a conversation between the Russian soldiers.  

RBC-Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of June 20

There were 176 combat engagements on the frontline over the last day. Russian troops are actively storming the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

RBC-Ukraine
@Gehtso
"Have you heard? The Russian army is resorting to cannibalism now!"
"Sure, they've been using spare parts from old equipment for a few years now."
...
"They're WHAT now?"