War
The Air Force has warned of a high likelihood of shelling over the next 24 hours
The Ukrainian Air Force has stated that there is a high probability of shelling of Ukraine from the Russian military training ground at Kapustin Yar.
The situation is changing: the head of Zaporizhzhia has urged Ukrainians to evacuate from the occupied territory
Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, has urged Ukrainians currently in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions not to delay their decision to leave and to try to evacuate.
More Russian troops have entered Kostyantynivka; the military are warning of a critical situation
Щонайменше сотня росіян зайшла в Костянтинівку. Противника фіксують у центрі міста. За словами військових, зараз Сили оборони України ліквідовують менше росіян, ніж їх заходить у місто.
The US and Iran have agreed on the text of a preliminary agreement
The US and Iran have agreed on the text of a memorandum of understanding, which could be signed in the coming days. The document provides for the extension of the ceasefire, the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the start of further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Ukrainian strikes on bridges leading to Crimea are hampering preparations for Russian offensives
The Ukrainian military continues to strike at the transport infrastructure linking the occupied part of the Kherson region with the annexed Crimea. The Institute for the Study of War believes that such actions could impact the logistics of Russian forces and their preparations for future offensive operations.
2025 was a record year for the number of armed conflicts worldwide
In 2025, the number of interstate conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since the end of the Second World War. A record total number of armed conflicts was also recorded for the entire period under review.
Ukrainian drones attacked oil refineries and petrochemical plants in Tatarstan and the Samara Region
On the night of 12 June, Ukrainian drones attacked a number of fuel and energy facilities in Russia. Facilities in Tatarstan and the Samara Region were targeted.
Russian attacks over the past 24 hours have resulted in casualties across several regions of Ukraine
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have continued to shell and launch drone attacks on Ukrainian regions. There have been casualties and injuries, as well as damage to residential and civilian infrastructure.
There were 241 combat engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the hottest spot
Russian troops are continuing their intense assaults across the entire front line. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian defenders have repelled 241 enemy attacks in various sectors.
Russia has lost a further 1,300 troops and 78 artillery systems in the past 24 hours
The Russian army’s losses in the war against Ukraine continue to rise. Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated a further 1,300 Russian troops and dozens of pieces of military equipment.
Russia's reserves have fallen, whilst its dependence on China is growing – economists
After more than four years of full-scale war against Ukraine, the Russian economy is showing signs of structural exhaustion. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of a joint study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics.
The occupiers are complaining about fresh strikes on bridges in the south — damage has been reported
The occupying ‘authorities’ in the Kherson region have reported new attacks by the Defence Forces on bridges. These include bridges across the North Crimean Canal near Preobrazhenka and Mirne, the road bridge on the Perekop–Armiansk route, and a bridge near the village of Stavky.
