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Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 105 Drones and Kinzhals

Incidents 06/21/2026, 15:29

On the night of June 21, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine, firing 105 drones and Kinzhal and Iskander missiles. Air defenses shot down most targets, but hits were recorded in 6 locations. The Ukrainian Minister of Defense called this an attempt at moral pressure, noting the aggressor's resource limits. 🚀🛡️

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The Price of Ecocide: How Ukrainian Scientists Calculate Reparations for Destroyed Forests and Steppes

Incidents 06/21/2026, 15:18

Ukrainian scientists have developed a methodology to claim reparations for ecocide. 🌲 The annual cost of a destroyed hectare of forest is estimated at $10,000–$15,000. Software for automatic damage calculation has been created, which will form the basis of international lawsuits. ⚖️📉

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Heat or thunderstorms: forecasters warn of sudden weather changes in Ukraine this week

Incidents 06/18/2026, 20:34

Forecasters have warned Ukrainians about the arrival of real summer: on the weekend, temperatures will rise locally to +32°C. However, at the beginning of next week, the weather is expected to change to rainy with thunderstorms. ☀️⛈️

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Drone Attack on Gazpromneft's Moscow Refinery: Massive Fires and Damage to Key Units

Incidents 06/18/2026, 19:07

🔥 A powerful drone attack on Gazpromneft's Moscow Refinery caused massive fires and damaged the key Euro+ unit. Zelenskyy confirmed the strike as a signal to Russia. 🚨 #MoscowRefinery #DroneAttack #OilRefining

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Drone Attack on Moscow: Explosions at Refinery and Russian Market Crash

Incidents 06/18/2026, 14:43

🔥 A massive drone attack on Moscow led to a fire at the Kapotnya refinery and the cancellation of 500 flights. The Russian market crashed: shares of "Rosneft", "Gazprom", and "Lukoil" plummeted amid threats to infrastructure. Zelenskyy called the strike a response to Russian attacks.

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Massive Strike on Moscow: Fire at Oil Refinery, Airport Closures, and Zelenskyy's Response

Incidents 06/18/2026, 13:40

On the night of June 18, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a powerful strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery and other targets in Russia. A massive fire broke out at the plant, and Moscow airports were closed under "Plan Carpet." Zelenskyy stated: "It is time to end this war" 🔥✈️🇺🇦

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Drama in Ternopil: Armed man barricades himself in an apartment with a woman — special forces conduct operation

Incidents 06/18/2026, 13:37

In Ternopil, special forces conducted a special operation to rescue a woman held hostage by an armed man in an apartment. The conflict lasted since night, but thanks to negotiators, no one was harmed. 🚓🔫

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Moscow in Flames: Unprecedented Ukrainian Drone Attack and Fire at the Kapotnya Refinery

Incidents 06/18/2026, 13:12

Moscow and the region suffered the largest attack by Ukrainian drones in the entire war. 🔥 The refinery in Kapotnya was hit, airports are closed, and the city is shrouded in smoke. Zelenskyy called this a just response to strikes on Ukraine. 🇺🇦✈️

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Night attack on Poltava region: strikes on residential buildings, energy sector and casualties

Incidents 06/18/2026, 12:58

On the night of June 18, Russian drones attacked the Poltava region: residential buildings, warehouses, and energy facilities were damaged. One person was hospitalized, and thousands of residents were left without power. Emergency service teams are already on the scene, and restoration work is underway. 🚨⚡️🏚️

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Massive Drone Attack on Moscow: Fires at Refinery and Damage in the Capital

Incidents 06/18/2026, 12:24

🚨 Moscow under attack: a massive drone assault led to a major fire at the refinery in Kapotnya and building damage. Mayor Sobyanin reported 33 UAVs shot down, but the plant's operations have been halted. 🔥🇷🇺

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Drone Attack on Russia: Fire at Oil Depot in Gukovo and Air Alert over Moscow

Incidents 06/18/2026, 12:17

On the night of June 18, drones attacked Russia: a strategic oil depot caught fire in Gukovo, Rostov region, while air defense shot down 15 unmanned aerial vehicles over Moscow. The attacks exacerbate the fuel crisis in the Russian Federation and cause billions of dollars in losses to the economy. 🚒🔥🇷🇺

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Distress signal over the Black Sea: Smartavia plane makes emergency landing in Sochi

Incidents 06/17/2026, 23:55

A Smartavia flight from Sochi to Arkhangelsk sent a distress signal over the Black Sea and disappeared from radars. The cause was an engine failure, but the crew made a successful landing in Sochi. No one was injured ✈️🚨

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Air Defense Crisis: Russia Exhausts S-300 Stocks and Loses Control of the Skies

Incidents 06/17/2026, 23:07

Russia exhausts S-300 missile stocks: anti-aircraft missiles are spent on strikes against Ukraine and cheap drones. Sanctions and air defense losses open the way for deep attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Russia's rear areas 🇺🇦🚀🛡️

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Ambulance under fire: how Kyiv's medical system works during attacks and why the hospital director was fired

Incidents 06/17/2026, 21:59

KCCA responds to criticism of ambulance work in Kyiv: statistics on thousands of trips during attacks are published, and the director of the emergency hospital is fired for violations. 🚑🇺🇦 Medical personnel continue to work under fire, saving civilians and military personnel.

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Hostomel Highway in Kyiv: Partial Traffic Restrictions from June 18

Incidents 06/17/2026, 21:42

Asphalt repair will begin on Hostomel Highway in Kyiv from June 18. Drivers are warned of partial traffic restrictions in the Sviatoshyn district. 🚧🚗 Plan your routes in advance!

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Storm warning: rain and strong winds expected in Ukraine on June 18

Incidents 06/17/2026, 14:48

Changeable weather with rain and winds up to 12 m/s is expected in Ukraine on June 18. Meteorologists warn of significant precipitation in the south and thunderstorms in the north-east. 🌧️🌬️

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Blow to logistics: Russian drones attack Nova Poshta sorting terminal in Sumy

Incidents 06/17/2026, 13:25

Russian drones struck the Nova Poshta sorting terminal in Sumy twice. 🔥 Roof and equipment destroyed, 13,000 parcels worth 42 million hryvnias at risk. The company promises to compensate customers for the damage. 📦🚫

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Su-24M Crash in Khmelnytskyi Region: Two Pilots Killed, Investigation Launched

Incidents 06/17/2026, 12:39

A Su-24M military bomber crashed in the Khmelnytskyi region during a training flight. Two pilots — a Major and a Senior Lieutenant — were killed. The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into flight rule violations, and the flight recorder is being decoded. ✈️🚨

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