Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region

"Russian forces attacked five districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving nine people injured.
The head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform." Ukrin

5.5 Earthquake - 160 km NE of Georgetown, Saint Helena

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean 151 km (94 mi)

from Saint Helena in the early morning at 6.43 am local time (GMT +0). 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

213 frontline clashes over past day

"Over the past day, Ukrainian and Russian forces engaged in 213 combat clashes along the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Russian forces did not conduct ground assaults but carried out one airstrike using three guided bombs, 78 shelling attacks, and twice used multiple rocket launch systems against Ukrainian positions and settlements.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 10 Russian assaults near the settlements of Vilkha, Starytsia, Izbytske, and Zybyne.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops attempted three assaults toward Kivsharivka, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, and Novoplatonivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops attempted three assaults toward Kivsharivka, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to penetrate Ukrainian defenses 21 times, attacking near Druzheliubivka, Yampil, Shyikivka, Olhivka, Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Derylove, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian troops carried out 14 assaults toward Piskunivka, Kryva Luka, Kalenyky, Zakitne, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one assault was recorded near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces conducted 11 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Kostiantynivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the highest number of assaults was recorded, with Ukrainian forces repelling 33 attacks. Fighting took place near Novomykolaivka, Hryshyne, Bilytske, Kucheriv Yar, Shakhove, Novopavlivka, Filiia, Vilne, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Kotlyne, Udachne, Torske, Dorozhnie, Rodynske, Novohryshyne, Hulivka, Myrne, and Serhiivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces attempted to advance twice near Piddubne and Ternove." Ukrin

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

"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

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

"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

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

"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

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

"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

6.3 Earthquake - Qinghai, 261 km south of Dunhuang, Gansu, China

"A very strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit 261 km (162 mi) away from Dunhuang, Gansu, China, in the afternoon at 5.06 pm local time (Asia/Shanghai GMT +8). 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

237 combat engagements on front line over past day

"237 combat engagements between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders on the front line.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out four airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and conducted 49 shelling attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the invaders attacked six times in the areas of Okhrimivka, Hranove, Izbytske, and Zybynе.
In the Kupiansk direction, the Defense Forces stopped four enemy attempts to advance toward Podoly and Borivska Andriivka.

In the Lyman direction, Russian troops tried 20 times to break through the defense in the areas of Zarichne, Andriivka, Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, Ozerne, and toward Shyikivka, Novoiehorivka, and Tverdokhlibove.
In the Sloviansk direction, the Russians attacked 13 times in the areas of Kalenyky, Zakitne, and toward Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, Mykolaivka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces carried out one assault near Chasiv Yar.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders launched 15 attacks near Kleban-Byk, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, and toward Kostiantynivka, Mykolaipillia, and Dovha Balka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 30 Russian assault actions in the areas of Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Kotlyne, Udachne, and toward Dorozhne, Vasylivka, Filiia, Nove Shakhove, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, Bilytske, Nykanorivka, and Novyi Donbas.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked twice in the area of Vorone.
In the Huliaipole direction, the invaders carried out 29 attacks in the areas of Rybne, Solodke, Luhivske, Novoselivka, and toward Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped five attempts by the Russian army to advance in the areas of Stepove and Mali Shcherbaky." Ukrin

Holy site carnage: images from Kyiv monastery damaged by Russian drones

"During the large-scale attack on Kyiv overnight. Russia carried out deliberate strikes on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, and a fire broke out on the roof of the Dormition Cathedral.
The attack damaged multiple structures in the upper section of the monastery complex, one of Ukraine's most important religious and cultural landmarks. Religious relics and museum exhibits were evacuated following the strike." KI

6.7 Earthquake - Kabupaten Sigi, 43 km southeast of Palu, Kota Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia

"A very strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit 43 km (27 mi) away from Palu, Sulawesi Tengah,
Indonesia, in the morning at 11.27 am local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was felt widely in the area. 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

228 clashes on front lines

"228 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russian Federation’s army carried out 56 shelling attacks, one of which was from MLRS. Three enemy assault operations were reported.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attacked five times toward Starytsia, Izbytske, Vilcha, Vovchansk, and Vovchanski Khutory.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked four times toward Kupiansk, Kindrashivka, Kurylivka, and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attempted to breach the defenses 23 times, attacking in the areas of Zarichne, Lyman, Novoselivka, Drobysheve, Dibrova, Novomykhailivka, Novoyehorivka, Ozerne, and Yampil.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 12 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and in the areas of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Kalenyky.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian invaders did not conduct any offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 12 attacks in the areas of Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Stepanivka, Vilne, and toward Bilytske, Novoselivka, and Kostiantynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 25 Russian assaults toward Dobropillia, Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Zatyshok, Shevchenko, Myrne, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Muravka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched four attacks toward Novoselivka, Kalynivske, Vyshneve, and Oleksandrohrad." Ukrin

Defense Forces strike command post in Bryansk region and drone control centers

"Ukrainian Defense Forces struck Russian military personnel, command posts, and warehouses.
In particular, a command and observation post in the Nekislitsa area of the Bryansk region in the Russian Federation and UAV control centers in the areas of the temporarily occupied Hola Prystan in the Kherson region were struck." Ukrin

Bárðarbunga volcano Aviation Color Code raised to Yellow after intense earthquake swarm, Iceland

"The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) raised the Aviation Color Code for Bárðarbunga volcano to Yellow at 00:43 UTC after an intense earthquake swarm began in the northwestern part of the caldera following a M4.8 earthquake at 20:14 UTC on June 13." W

Russian military attacks Bilenke in Zaporizhzhia region

"One person was killed and four others were injured in an attack on the village of Bilenke in the Zaporizhzhia region." Ukrin

SSU strikes Russian Temp oil depot more than 700 kilometers from border

"Soldiers from the Special Operations Center "А" of the Security Service of Ukraine carried out a successful strike on the Russian reserve oil depot Temp in the city of Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region, Russian Federation, located more than 700 kilometers from Ukraine’s state border." Ukrin

President Trump says deal has been reached with Iran

"President Donald Trump said a deal has been reached with Iran.

“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.

Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” the president’s post said.
Just 30 minutes before futures open in New York, President Trump announced on Truth Social that a "Deal" with Iran is now complete.
"Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" Trump said." 

ZeroHedge

Italian Woman Beheaded as Attacker Recites Passages From a Book. Yeah, THAT Book.

"And so in Italy recently, a woman was beheaded, in accord with commands found in the holy book of a rapidly growing segment of Italy’s population, and in case anyone remained determined to miss the point of what he had done (as many European authorities are), the perpetrator helpfully quoted from that book in justification of his actions. Welcome to the new Europe.

The Italian-language Firenze Today reported Friday that Issam Chlih, “a 29-year-old homeless Moroccan national,” is “the sole suspect in the murder of Silke Sauer,” who was “a 44-year-old German woman found decapitated near an abandoned farmhouse in the park of the former CNR site in Scandicci.” CNR is the National Research Council, an Italian government agency devoted to scientific and technological exploration.
Preliminary Investigations Judge (GIP) Roberta Di Maria ordered Chlih detained “due to the risk that Chlih might flee or reoffend.”
Issam Chlih, however, is not your average hardened criminal or garden-variety recidivist. This is clear from the details of what happened on the fateful night in which Chlih beheaded Silke Sauer. “According to the Carabinieri's reconstruction,” Firenze Today notes, “Issam Chlih and Silke Sauer were together on the evening and had stopped at a bar in Florence near the Leopolda station. Witnesses reported that Chlih shouted incoherent phrases and harassed customers. Police arrived at the scene after the bar manager called the emergency number (112).”
Early in the morning of the following day, however, “they returned to Scandicci by tram. Video surveillance cameras captured them walking toward the abandoned farmhouse. They reportedly began arguing right near the building.” It was at this point that “other homeless individuals present in the park at the former CNR site reportedly heard screaming and a male voice reciting verses from the Qur'an, shouting that the devil had taken possession of the woman. Immediately afterward, a female voice—presumably Silke Sauer’s—was heard shouting ‘stop’ in Italian.”
Issam Chlih did not stop. And “the following day, in a state of agitation, Chlih reportedly drove away anyone approaching the dog park adjacent to the farmhouse. Passersby called emergency services, and the twenty-nine-year-old was admitted to Torregalli Hospital. The next day Silke’s body was discovered.”
How could something like this have happened? Well, that ain’t exactly rocket science. What Qur'an verses could Issam Chlih have been reciting? These are good candidates: “When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks...” (47:4) And: “When your Lord inspired the angels, I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then strike the necks and strike their fingertips.” (8:12)." PJM

5.2 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 66 km northeast of Bislig, Philippines

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Caraga,
Philippines, late in the evening at 10.08 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and 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

118 combat clashes

"118 combat engagements were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders along the front line.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, two combat clashes were recorded. The enemy carried out three airstrikes using six guided bombs and conducted 45 shelling attacks, including three with multiple launch rocket systems.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian forces attempted seven assaults near Hraniv, Vovchansk, Starytsia, and toward Izbytske.
On the Kupiansk axis, the enemy launched three attacks toward Novoplatonivka and Kurylivka.
On the Lyman axis, Ukrainian troops repelled 14 enemy attempts to advance near Novoselivka, Yampil, and toward Drobysheve, Ozerne, Lyman, and Dibrova.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled eight assaults near Rai-Oleksandrivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakitne.

No offensive actions were reported on the Kramatorsk axis.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 11 assaults near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Stepanivka. One engagement is still ongoing.
On the Pokrovsk axis, the enemy carried out 23 assaults, attempting to advance near Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Filiia, and toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, Dorozhnie, Vilne, Kucheriv Yar, and Novopavlivka. Two engagements are ongoing.
According to preliminary estimates, 34 Russian troops were eliminated and 21 wounded on this axis today. Ukrainian forces also destroyed fuel and ammunition depots, as well as multiple enemy vehicles and artillery systems. Numerous drones were destroyed or jammed.
On the Huliaipole axis, 20 enemy attacks were recorded." 

Ukrin

Top Russian Official Blown Up By Car Bomb In Moscow

"A senior Russian military colonel was killed in a car bombing outside Moscow after an explosive device planted under his BMW detonated near his home, according to local media reports.
Damir Davydov, described as the Kremlin’s top artillery chief, died after the blast erupted around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday near his home in Balashikha, a city just outside Moscow." TP

Ukraine strikes chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast

"Ukraine struck a chemical plant in Russia's Tula Oblast overnight.
The Azot chemical plant in the Russian city of Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast, was set ablaze following strikes, according to independent Telegram monitoring channel Exilenova Plus.
Novomoskovsk is located about 395 kilometers (245 miles) from Ukraine." KI

Syria arrests 235 ISIS operatives in three months, foils seven terror plots

"Syria’s Interior Ministry announced that security forces had arrested 235 members of the

Islamic State group (ISIS) over the past three months as part of a broad security campaign aimed at dismantling the group’s active cells and preventing attacks intended to destabilize the country.
The ministry said security and intelligence operations conducted across several Syrian provinces led to the discovery and disruption of seven ISIS operations. Those detained included 198 Syrians and 37 foreign nationals, according to figures released by the ministry." JerusalemPost

Trump meets with Usyk at White House

"Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House.
“First time visiting the Pentagon. It’s hard to put the emotions into words, the scale is truly impressive!” he wrote.
Oleksandr Usyk made this year’s TIME magazine list of the most influential people in sports." Ukrin

Russia may have helped Iran rebuild missile arsenal during ceasefire with U.S.

"Iran has most likely replenished its missile stocks with new Russian weapons and restored a significant part of its missile arsenal.
Many Iranian ballistic missiles and launchers were reported to have been "entombed", meaning they were covered by debris that blocked the entrances to the underground storage facilities where they were kept. Tehran most likely used the ceasefire to reopen these depots and move its stockpiles." Pravada

5.1 Earthquake - 90 km south of Chilpancingo, Estado de Guerrero, Mexico

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit 90 km (56 mi) away from Chilpancingo, Estado de

Guerrero, Mexico, around noon at 12.20 pm local time (America/Mexico City GMT -6). 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

229 clashes on front lines in past day

"A total of 229 combat clashes were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders over the past 24 hours.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, two clashes were recorded. Russian forces carried out three airstrikes using nine guided aerial bombs and 82 shelling attacks, including six MLRS strikes.

On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian troops launched seven attacks near Vovchansk, Izbytske, Zybynе, and toward Lyman.
On the Kupiansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped one Russian attempt to advance toward Novoplatonivka.
On the Lyman axis, Russian troops attempted 17 assaults near Novyi Myr, Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, Torske, Ozerne, and toward Shyikivka, Novoiehorivka, and Nadiia.
On the Sloviansk axis, 14 Russian assaults were recorded near Zakitne and toward Mykolaivka, Kryva Luka, and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces carried out 14 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, and Illinivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 39 assault attempts near Vasylivka, Rodynske, Shevchenko, Novopidhorodnie, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopavlivka, and toward Bilytske, Dorozhnie, Hanniivka, Nove Shakhove, Kucheriv Yar, and Serhiivka.
On the Huliaipole axis, Russian forces launched 32 attacks near Rybne, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, Ternuvate, Zaliznychne, Verkhnia Tersа, Charivne, and toward Hirke, Dobropillia, and Vozdvyzhivka." Ukrin

Russian rubber plant, oil refineries struck by Ukrainian drones in latest overnight attack

"Two Russian oil refineries in Russia's Tatarstan and a major rubber plant in Samara Oblast were damaged

during Ukraine's latest mass attack on Russian regions overnight.
Ukrainian drones struck the Tolyatti rubber factory, on the Volga River in Samara Oblast in the morning hours of June 12, leading to a fire at the facility. Photos and videos posted to social media emerging on the morning of the attack showed long-range drones over the city of Tolyatti.
Later in the day, the General Staff confirmed the attack, as well as damage to the plant, the products of which used in the "further production of solid rocket fuel for tactical and ballistic missiles."
Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, also on the Volga, was also targeted, with damage reported to refining and petrochemicals facilities.
Large plumes of smoke rose above the city of Nizhnekamsk, home to the Tatarstan Oil Refining Complex and TAIF-NK refinery, two large but separate refining complexes located in the same industrial zone." KI

5.2 Earthquake - Soccsksargen, 152 km south of Davao City, Philippines

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit 152 km (95 mi) away from Davao City, Davao,

Philippines, in the morning at 10.05 am local time (Asia/Manila GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 70 km (43 mi) and was felt widely in the area. 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

237 clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops

"Over the past 24 hours, on June 12, 237 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were reported on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Russian Federation’s army carried out two airstrikes using seven guided bombs and conducted 63 shelling attacks, including five from MLRS. One enemy assault operation was reported.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked eight times in the areas of Lyman, Starytsia, Lyptsi, Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, and Volokhivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked twice toward Shyikivka and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted to breach the defenses 19 times, attacking in the areas of Zarichne, Lyman, Shyikivka, Novoselivka, Serednie, Drobysheve, Ozerne, Torske, and Novyi Myr.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched 14 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and in the areas of Riznykivka, Kryva Luka, and Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders launched an attack in the area of Fedorivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks in the areas of Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, Vilne, and toward Kostiantynivka, Hruzke, and Toretske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 36 Russian assaults toward Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novopidhorodne, Dorozhne, and Bilytske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times in the areas of Zlahoda, Kalynivka, and Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 33 attacks toward Rybne, Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaipole, Verkhnia Tersa, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Rivnopillia, Varvarivka, Hirke, Myrne, Dobropillia, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces repelled five Russian attempts to advance in the areas of Shcherbaky and Stepnohirsk.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations." 

Ukrin

U.S. Senate committee backs $750 million in Ukraine aid in 2027 defense budget

"The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee voted to extend U.S. aid for Ukraine and increase funding to $750 million as part of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Reuters reported.
The move signals continued support for Ukraine in Congress as it fights Russia's all-out war, despite President Donald Trump's efforts to scale back U.S. assistance to Kyiv since returning to office." KI

5.5 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 147 km west of Copiapo, Copiapo, Region de Atacama, Chile

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Region de Atacama, Chile, in the morning at 7.22 am local time (GMT -5). 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

241 clashes on front lines

"241 combat clashes took place on the front lines between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces’ Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery struck 17 areas where enemy personnel were concentrated and three artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors over the past day, the aggressor carried out one airstrike using three guided aerial bombs and fired 55 times at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions nine times in the areas around the settlements of Starytsia, Odradne, and Lyman, as well as toward Kolodiazne, Okhrimivka, and Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance toward the settlements of Bohuslavka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 17 times to breach Ukrainian defenses in the area of Novoselivka and toward Drobysheve, Ozerne, Lyman, Shyikivka, and Stepove.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy launched 11 assaults in the Zakitne area and toward the settlements of Kryva Luka and Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the invaders carried out 11 attacks near the settlements of Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, and Illinivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 47 enemy assaults in the areas of the settlements of Zatyshok, Novooleksandrivka, Muravka, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, and Udachne, as well as toward the settlements of Novyi Donbas, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Dorozhne, Vilne, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked three times, in the Vorone area and toward Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 20 attacks in the areas of the settlements of Rybne, Myrne, and toward Vozdvyzhivka, Huliaiplske, Charivne, Staroukrainka, and Verkhnia Tersa.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance in the areas around the towns of Stepnohirsk and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled one enemy attack toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin