Alexander Protsenko, a Russian political scientist, stated that Mikhail Drapaty's appointment as Ukraine's commander-in-chief will not change the course of events, predicting continued retreat for Ukrainian forces despite leadership changes following previous dismissals and protests.
Ukrainian forces attacked the Donetsk People's Republic 28 times in the past 24 hours, resulting in two civilian deaths and ten injuries, according to the DPR department for documenting war crimes. Five houses and civilian infrastructure were damaged.
A Russian Defense Ministry report states that a Lancet loitering munition crew destroyed approximately 20 Ukrainian military equipment items in the Dobropolye area. Targets included a self-propelled gun, a tank, and armored vehicles.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kiev regime's aggression and attacks on global energy facilities are dangerous. This follows an incident where a drone hit the Krasnodarskaya compressor station of the Blue Stream gas pipeline, though supply to Turkey was uninterrupted.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported its forces liberated Ukrainskoye in Kharkov Region and Kopani in Zaporozhye Region, claiming Ukrainian army losses of approximately 1,430 troops, tanks, and armored vehicles across multiple frontlines in the past 24 hours.
Russian troops liberated three settlements in Zaporozhye and Donetsk regions and inflicted significant casualties on the Ukrainian army, with losses reported across multiple frontlines. Russian forces also struck energy infrastructure and intercepted numerous Ukrainian UAVs.
Russian troops destroyed up to a platoon of Ukrainian forces, 5 armored vehicles, and 16 Baba Yaga hexacopters during the liberation of Novoskelevatoye in the Dnepropetrovsk region.
Russian forces liberated Ivolzhanskoye in the Sumy Region between June 20-26, expanding a security zone. The Defense Ministry reported five precision strikes on Ukrainian military sites and significant casualties inflicted on Ukrainian troops by various battlegroups across multiple fronts.
Russian Defense Ministry reports strikes on Ukrainian UAV sites, infrastructure, and troop deployments, resulting in 1,440 Ukrainian casualties and destruction of equipment across various battlegroups over 24 hours.
Russian forces have reportedly destroyed the majority of Ukrainian troops in Konstantinovka and Krasny Liman in the Donetsk People's Republic over the past week, according to military expert Andrey Marochko. Ukrainian counterattacks have decreased, with defenses collapsing in some areas.
A Russian officer claims Ukrainian troops are not resisting in Konstantinovka, Donetsk People's Republic, and are fleeing the city. He stated they have low morale, are sustaining heavy losses, and that Russian forces control the sky, destroying enemy drones.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops liberated five settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic between June 13-19, including Yurkovka in the last 24 hours. The ministry also claimed significant casualties inflicted on Ukrainian forces across various Russian battlegroups.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik claims Ukraine deliberately increased strikes on educational facilities in May before the summer break. He cited attacks in Starobelsk and Zaporozhye regions, including one that killed 21 students.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported liberating two settlements in Ukraine's Kharkov and Donetsk regions. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces reportedly lost approximately 1,220 troops and significant military equipment across various frontline sectors.
Ukrainian troops have retreated from the settlement of Stary Karavan to fallback positions in the Olkhivskiye forests within the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), according to military expert Andrey Marochko. Marochko stated that Ukrainian forces are now excessively using drones in this section.
Russian forces claim to have liberated Komsomolskoye in Zaporozhye Region and inflicted significant casualties on Ukrainian troops across various frontlines in the past 24 hours. The Defense Ministry reported over 1,420 Ukrainian losses, including personnel and equipment, and the destruction of numerous UAVs and smart bombs.
Russian forces are increasing pressure on Ukrainian troops in the Konstantinovka direction, utilizing guided aerial bombs and infantry assaults. Ukrainian defenders report a shortage of personnel to hold their positions.
Russian forces improved their tactical position and inflicted losses on Ukrainian troops in several settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), resulting in up to 165 enemy casualties, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Russian drone operators from the Southern Group of Forces' 3rd Army Corps reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian army unit hiding in a dugout on the Konstantinovka direction. Footage was shared by the "Soldier on the Frontline" Telegram channel.
Russian "Dnepr" group forces are using FPV drones to push Ukrainian troops away from the Dnipro riverbanks, forcing them to retreat over 35 km inland. Small Ukrainian groups remain on the shore to report drone activity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the Kyiv regime as a "thieving, illegitimate junta" and warned graduates against becoming accomplices to its alleged crimes. This statement follows a Ukrainian drone attack on a college building and dormitory in Starobelsk, which reportedly killed four and injured 39 teenagers.
Russia has requested an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting following a Ukrainian drone attack on a student dormitory in Starobelsk, which reportedly killed four and injured 39 teenagers.
Russian forces liberated five settlements in Ukraine's Kharkov and Zaporozhye regions between May 16-22. The Defense Ministry reported significant Ukrainian troop losses and destruction of military assets, including 7,830 troops and 133 armored vehicles.
Russian forces reportedly eliminated a portion of the Ukrainian Security Service's Alpha special operations drone unit in Shevchenkove, Dnepropetrovsk Region, using aerial bombs and guided munitions. Some Ukrainian troops died immediately, while others succumbed later due to lack of aid.
