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Jun 12, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
Russian attacks persist in Sumy region and occupied Crimea
Russian military operations have continued across Ukraine, particularly in the Sumy region and occupied Crimea, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.
Jun 11, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Zaporizhzhia plant loses external power, Zelensky backs attacks, new EU sanctions announced
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost external power, raising IAEA concerns. Ukrainian President Zelensky backed attacks on Russian sites, and the EU announced its 21st sanctions package.
Jun 11, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
US continues strikes on Iran; Trump reiterates threat to strike 'very hard tonight'
The United States has continued its military strikes against Iran, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards asserted they conducted retaliatory attacks on American military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
Jun 11, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
President Trump announces and then cancels planned strikes on Iran amidst ongoing military exchanges
President Trump threatened a "very strong" strike and to "bomb the shit out of Iran," also eyeing Kharg Island, amidst ongoing military exchanges, before canceling planned military action hours later.
Jun 11, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power for 19th time; urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka; Afipsky refinery struck
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka, while the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th loss of external power. Ukraine's General Staff also confirmed striking the Afipsky oil refinery.
Jun 11, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
Russian forces continue attacks in Sumy region and Crimea
Russian forces have continued their offensive actions, targeting Ukraine's Sumy region and occupied Crimea. Recent incidents include a fatal drone strike in Znoob-Novhorodske, infrastructure damage in Konotop, and shelling injuries across Sumy. Explosions were also reported at oi
Jun 11, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
US and Iran continue military exchanges as Trump issues and then cancels strike threats
The United States and Iran continued military exchanges, with American forces launching missiles at Iranian facilities and Iran retaliating against US sites and closing the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump initially threatened a "very strong" strike and seizing oil infrastructur
Jun 11, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
Urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka as ZNPP loses external power again
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka, with a commander stating the city is "semi-encircled." The ZNPP suffered its 19th external power loss, relying on diesel generators. Ukraine's General Staff also confirmed a strike on Russia's Afipsky oil refinery.
Jun 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Kostiantynivka urban combat, ZNPP power loss, and Ukrainian drone strikes reported
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka against infiltrating enemy personnel, with assault units participating in clearing efforts. A battalion commander described the city as "semi-encircled" due to Russian advances near Chasiv Yar and Berestky. The Instit
Jun 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Trump announces cancellation of planned strikes on Iran amid ongoing exchanges
US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of further planned strikes on Iran, hours after threatening a "very strong" attack and amid ongoing US-Iran military exchanges.
Jun 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Ukrainian forces strike Sevastopol, Chonhar bridge critically damaged
Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted a "Neptune" missile strike on a Russian military facility in Sevastopol on the night of June 11. This follows a confirmed second attack in June on the Chonhar bridge, which sustained critical damage and remains fully blocked, compelling Russi
Jun 11, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
Ukrainian forces engage in urban combat in Kostiantynivka; ZNPP loses external power again
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat in Kostiantynivka as the city faces semi-encirclement, while the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th external power loss following an attack.
Jun 11, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
US continues strikes on Iran amid retaliatory claims and Trump's threats
The United States continues military strikes on Iran, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim retaliatory attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The US Vice President noted "divergences" with Israel, and Donald Trump threatened further strikes.
Jun 11, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
Urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka; Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power again
Urban combat persists in Kostiantynivka, which a commander described as "semi-encircled." The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost external power for the 19th time after a substation attack, switching to diesel generators. Ukrainian drones hit 180,000 Russian targets in May.
Jun 11, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka as ZNPP loses external power again
Ukrainian forces engage in urban combat in Kostiantynivka, which a commander described as "semi-encircled." Meanwhile, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th external power loss after a substation attack.
Jun 11, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Trump announces new strikes and threats amid continued US-Iran exchanges
The US and Iran continue military exchanges, with President Trump announcing further "very strong" strikes and threatening to seize Iranian oil infrastructure. Iran has retaliated and declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 11, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Zelensky backs Russian site attacks, G7 attendance confirmed; EU sanctions, Zaporizhzhia power loss raises IAEA concern
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his support for recent attacks on Russian oil and military sites, characterizing them as Ukraine's retaliatory actions. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that President Zelensky is expected to attend the G7 summit on
Jun 11, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
US sea drone rescues helicopter crew off Oman
A US sea drone rescued two crew members from a downed US Army helicopter off the coast of Oman, marking the first publicly known use of an unmanned vessel for such a mission. President Trump claimed Iran shot it down.
Jun 11, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
Urban combat continues in Kostiantynivka as Zaporizhzhia NPP loses external power again
Ukrainian forces are engaged in urban combat within Kostiantynivka, deploying assault units to clear enemy personnel. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 19th loss of external power on June 10, following an attack.
Jun 11, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
Ukrainian forces confirm second Chonhar bridge strike; Russia reports closures and civilian casualties
Ukrainian military officials confirm a second successful strike on the Chonhar bridge in June, causing critical damage. Russian authorities report bridge closures and civilian casualties in Zaporizhzhia.