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.
A Ukrainian drone was shot down near the Raduga substation of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) on May 17, with no damage reported. Ukrainian troops also reportedly damaged the plant's transport shop roof and buses.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy lost up to 145 troops in the responsibility zone of the Battlegroup North
The withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbass remains one of Moscow’s key conditions for a substantive settlement with Kiev
Ukrainian troops continued delivering strikes on Russian army positions and civilian facilities in 18 Russian regions despite the Victory Day ceasefire, the Defense Ministry of Russia reported
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,535 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility, the Defense Ministry reported
Maria Zakharova noted that Vladimir Zelensky’s words again diverged from his actions
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 290 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and an armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility, the Defense Ministry reported
"The low training level of Ukrainian troops facilitates the detection of dispersed groups of soldiers during reconnaissance by unmanned aerial vehicle operators," a howitzer battery commander with the call sign "Kulak" said
Ukrainian troops shelled Miratorg’s territory using Grad systems and wounded seven employees
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
