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Jun 12, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC
Trump announced plans for a "very strong strike" on Iran but later called off military operations
Amidst ongoing military exchanges between American forces and Iran, former President Donald Trump announced plans for a "very strong strike" against the Islamic Republic. He also threatened to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement
Jun 12, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC
Ukrainian forces target Crimea supply routes and Sevastopol military facility
Ukrainian forces conducted missile strikes on June 11, targeting Russian military assets in Sevastopol with a "Neptune" missile and disrupting key supply routes to Crimea, including the Chonhar bridge.
Jun 12, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
Ukrainian forces strike multiple bridges and a military facility, aiming to isolate Crimea
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a Russian military facility in Sevastopol and multiple bridges connecting to Crimea, including the Chonhar bridge, as part of an ongoing effort to isolate the peninsula.
Jun 12, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia power loss, strikes on Russia, and new sanctions announced
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant recently lost all external power, prompting the IAEA to warn of "permanent dangers to nuclear safety." Ukraine continued strikes on Russian oil sites, while Russia addressed fuel shortages.
Jun 12, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
Ukraine faces escalating combat in Kostiantynivka, ZNPP loses external power again, and strikes hit Russian refineries
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka, which a commander described as "semi-encircled," while some experts predict its potential loss. The ZNPP suffered its 19th external power loss, and Ukrainian forces reported striking Russian oil refineries and a chem
Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Ukraine intercepts 102 drones as regions face extensive Russian strikes
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 102 of 117 Russian attack drones overnight. Regions like Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Sumy faced extensive strikes, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.
Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Zaporizhzhia plant loses external power amid new sanctions and Ukrainian strikes
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost external power, raising IAEA concerns, while 50,000 in the region faced outages. President Zelensky backed strikes on Russian oil sites, and the EU unveiled new sanctions.
Jun 12, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
Trump announces and then cancels planned strikes on Iran
Former President Donald Trump announced intentions for a "very strong strike" against Iran, threatening to "bomb the shit out of Iran" and seize oil facilities, following military exchanges.
Jun 12, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries amid ongoing conflict and sanctions
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost external power, prompting IAEA safety concerns, while Ukraine targeted Russian oil refineries. President Zelensky is expected at the G7 summit, and the EU announced new sanctions.
Jun 12, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
US continues Iran strikes amid Trump's threats and calls for an accord
US military operations against Iran continue, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards claiming retaliatory strikes. Former President Trump reiterated threats of further action, while Egypt urged an agreement. Iran remains undecided.
Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka, ZNPP loses external power, and Ukraine reports refinery strikes
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka, while the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th loss of external power. Ukraine also reported striking oil refineries in Tatarstan and Samara Oblast.
Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Trump announced and then canceled planned strikes on Iran
Former President Donald Trump initially announced plans for a "very strong strike" against Iran and to seize Kharg Island, threatening to "bomb the shit out of Iran," but later called off the planned military operations.
Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Ukraine reports extensive Russian attacks, including drone barrage and regional shelling
Ukrainian forces reported intercepting 102 of 117 Russian attack drones overnight into June 12. Regional shelling caused two fatalities and three injuries in Zaporizhzhia, with damage in Mykolaiv and Sumy.
Jun 12, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Ukraine reports extensive Russian attacks and significant drone interceptions
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 102 of 117 Russian drones on June 12. Regional strikes hit Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Sumy, causing casualties and damage. Ukraine also reported significant Russian personnel losses.
Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Ukraine intercepts 102 drones; strikes hit Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Sumy
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 102 of 117 Russian drones overnight into June 12. Strikes hit Zaporizhzhia (2 dead, 3 injured), Mykolaiv (2 injured), and Sumy, while Ukraine reported 1,300 Russian personnel losses.
Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran after initial threats and Strait of Hormuz closure
President Donald Trump initially threatened Iran with a "very strong strike" and plans to seize oil infrastructure, also calling the April ceasefire "the most violated in history." Tehran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later, Trump canceled the planned strikes.
Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
US nuclear-powered submarines to deploy in Australia this year
The United States Navy is set to deploy several nuclear-powered submarines to a strategic Australian naval port on the west coast this year, Australia's Defence Minister announced.
Jun 12, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
Urban combat in Kostiantynivka, ZNPP power loss, and refinery strikes reported
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat against infiltrating enemy personnel in Kostiantynivka, with assault units conducting clearing operations. A battalion commander described the city as "semi-encircled" following Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. Reports in
Jun 12, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
Ukraine intercepts 102 drones, reports fatalities in Zaporizhzhia and 1,300 Russian losses
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 102 of 117 Russian Shahed-type drones overnight into June 12. Zaporizhzhia suffered 949 strikes with two fatalities and three injuries, while Mykolaiv and Sumy also faced attacks.
Jun 12, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
Ukrainian forces engage in Kostiantynivka urban combat, ZNPP loses external power, and refinery strikes reported
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka against infiltrating enemy personnel. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th loss of external power, and Ukraine reported strikes on multiple Russian oil refineries.