Saturday, June 20, 2026

Russian air defense missile hits oil tank at Moscow refinery

"One of the explosions at the Moscow
Oil Refinery in the mass attack was caused by missile from Russian air defense system, as of OSINT analysis of social media footage, published by Astra Telegram channel.
The video, captured by an eyewitness to the strike, recorded the moment immediately preceding the explosion of one of the reservoirs at the Moscow Oil Refinery.
Astra wrote that the explosion occurred right after the missile launch and subsequent impact on the facility. A vapor trail is also visible, allowing observers to determine the flight path of the missile." NV

Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 100 drones overnight

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Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 99 drones in the night. Air defense forces have destroyed or jammed 92 UAVs.
Hits by seven UAVs have been recorded at three locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at three locations.
As of the morning, the attack is ongoing, with Russian drones still in Ukrainian airspace." Pravada

5.8 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 140 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 354 km (220 mi)
from Kamchatka,
Russia, in the early afternoon at 3.49 pm local time (GMT +12). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

234 clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian army reported on front lines

"234 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were reported on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the
Russian army carried out two airstrikes using five guided bombs and conducted 73 shelling attacks, two of which were from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched 10 attacks in the areas of Prylipka, Izbytske, Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, and Dvorichanske.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Russian troops launched five attacks toward Kupiansk, Kurylivka, Bohuslavka, and Myrove.
In the Lyman sector, the invaders attempted to breach the defenses 14 times, attacking in the areas of Borova, Drobysheve, Novoselivka, Stavky, Novomykhailivka, Novoserhiivka, Derylove, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector,
Russian forces launched 11 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and in the areas of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Kalenyky.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Russian troops launched two attacks in the areas of Chasiv Yar and Viroliubivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 19 attacks in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Vilne, Toretske, and Kucheriv Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 29 Russian army assaults in the areas of Ivanivka, Novyi Donbas, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Bilytske, Novohryshyne, Serhiivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Filiia, Vasylivka, Molodetske, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the invaders carried out three assaults in the areas of Kalynivske, Verbove, and Oleksandrohrad.
On the Huliaipole sector,
Russian forces carried out 30 attacks toward Rybne, Nove Zaporizhzhia, Dobropillia, Hirke, Vozdvyzhivka, Staroukrainka, Olenokostiantynivka, Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipole, Charivne, Liubytske, Myrne, and Novoselivka.
In the Orikhiv sector,
Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance in the Stepnohirsk area." Ukrin

Friday, June 19, 2026

Bulgaria to seek removal of Russia's Patriarch Kirill from EU sanctions list

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that his government will seek the removal of Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, from the EU's next sanctions package.
Radev made the remarks ahead of the European Council summit, where EU leaders are expected to discuss a new round of sanctions against Russia and continued support for Ukraine." KI

5.3 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 79 km southeast of Mati, Philippines

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Davao,
Philippines, in the early morning at 12.33 am local time (GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

5.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 363 km southeast of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 186 km (116 mi)
from
Japan in the early morning at 4.17 am local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

6.6 Earthquake - 136 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

"A very strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 352 km (219 mi) from Kamchatka,
Russia, in the afternoon at 5.52 pm local time (GMT +11). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

248 clashes on front lines

"248 combat clashes were reported on the front lines between the
Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces’ Air Force, Missile Forces, and Artillery struck one UAV command post, six areas where enemy personnel were concentrated, two artillery systems, and six command posts.In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, six clashes took place over the past day; the aggressor carried out 74 attacks on
Ukrainian military positions and populated areas, including six using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked the positions of
Ukrainian units nine times in the area of Vovchansk, Lyman, and Starytsia, as well as toward Izbytske and Okhrimivka.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy attempts to advance toward Radkivka and Kolisnykivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy made 16 attempts to break through
Ukrainian defenses toward the settlements of Shyikivka, Stavky, Drobysheve, and Lyman, as well as in the areas surrounding Novomykhailivka, Novoselivka, Derylove, Zarichne, and Yampil.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 11 assaults toward the settlements of Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka, as well as toward Zakitne and Kalenyky.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one clash with the enemy took place near Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector,
Russian invaders carried out 23 attacks near the settlements of Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Toretske, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 assaults by the aggressor in the areas around the settlements of Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Rodynske, Novomykolaivka, and Filiia, as well as toward Vasylivka, Bilytske, Dorozhne, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched four attacks toward Oleksandrohrad and Nove Zaporizhzhia.
In the Huliaipole sector,
Russian occupiers carried out 24 attacks on the settlements of Dobropillia, Huliaipilske, Hirke, Tsvitkove, and Charivne." Ukrin

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Russia launches 7 Iskander missiles and 239 drones, Ukrainian air defences down 216 aerial assets

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Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with seven Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles and 239 drones of various types since the evening. Hits by two missiles and 26 drones have been reported, and 212 drones have been downed." Pravada

6.6 Earthquake - Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

"A very strong magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean near the coast of n/a in the afternoon at 5.56 pm local time (GMT -1). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter."
VD

259 combat engagements recorded on front line

"A total of 259 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invading troops were recorded.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 76 attacks, including three involving MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector,
Russian troops launched 10 attacks near Lyman, Vovchansk, and toward Pokaliane, Izbytske, Okhrimivka, and Odradne.
In the Kupiansk sector,
Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled five enemy attempts to advance toward Novoplatonivka and Kurylivka.
In the Lyman sector,
Russian troops made 22 attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near Derylove, Zarichne, Novomykhailivka, Novoselivka, as well as toward Drobysheve, Ozerne, Shyikivka, Lyman, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector,
Russian forces launched 11 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka, Kryva Luka, and near Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector,
Russian troops did not conduct offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the invaders carried out 19 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Stepanivka, and toward Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector,
Ukrainian defenders repelled 34 assault operations by Russian forces near Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Rodynske, and Sofiivka, as well as toward Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Novyi Donbas, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, Muravka, Vilne, and Novopavlivka." Ukrin

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Ukrainian air defences down 97 out of 119 drones launched by Russia

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Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 119 drones of various types since the evening of 16 June. Air defenses have destroyed 97 UAVs, although several strikes have been recorded. The attack is still ongoing." Pravada

5.5 Earthquake - Chiba, 63 km north of Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 63 km (39 mi) away from Yokohama, Kanagawa,
Japan, in the late afternoon at 7.46 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 72 km (45 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

Russian frigate fires warning shots in English Channel

"A Russian vessel fired warning shots near a British yacht sailing on a dangerous trajectory in the English Channel, the Russian Defense Ministry has said, adding that the shots were fired when all other options had been exhausted.
The Admiral Grigorovich was sailing in international waters between the Isle of Wight and Normandy shortly before midday on Tuesday when its crew spotted the civilian yacht, the ‘Bright Future’ sailing “on a dangerous course that would bring it into close proximity with the warship,” the ministry said.
The
Russian crew tried and failed to reach the yacht by radio, before firing signal flares and sounding a siren, neither of which succeeded in changing its course. When the yacht came within 150 meters, the commander of the Admiral Grigorovich decided to fire warning shots across its bow with small arms.
Following this, the British-flagged yacht immediately altered course and moved away from the Russian warship,” the ministry said, adding that the Russian crew “acted in strict compliance with international navigation rules and took all necessary measures to prevent an incident.” RT