Russia – Ukraine War Updates : Key Developments by June 20, 2025  

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**Russia-Ukraine War: A Daily Update from the Front Lines**

As of June 20, 2025, the General Staff of Ukraine has reported a total of 176 combat engagements over the past day. The conflict continues to escalate with Russian forces launching intensive attacks across Ukraine.

**Russian Aggression**

The Ukrainian military has recorded significant Russian aggression in various regions:

* 1 missile strike and 55 airstrikes were carried out by Russian forces, involving 5 missiles and 75 guided aerial bombs.
* 2,798 kamikaze drones were used to target Ukrainian positions.
* 5,062 artillery attacks were recorded, including 114 from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

The areas targeted by Russian airstrikes include Sumy Oblast’s Krasnyi Khutir, Donetsk Oblast’s Novopil, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast’s Olhivske, Zaliznychne, Kamianske, Plavni, and Novoandriivka.

**Ukrainian Counterattacks**

Despite the intense Russian attacks, Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled 13 enemy assaults and destroyed key targets:

* 22 areas of Russian personnel, weapons, and equipment concentration were targeted.
* 2 command posts and 6 artillery assets were destroyed.
* 1 other key Russian military target was hit.

**Key Developments**

The frontline overview shows a high level of activity, with various regions experiencing intense battles:

* 29 battles took place in areas such as Novyi Myr, Hlushchenkove, Hrekivka, Nadiia, Ridkodub, Karpivka, Zelena Dolyna, Yampilivka, and Hryhorivka.
* 13 enemy attacks were repelled near Chasiv Yar and toward Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Bila Hora.
* 20 attacks took place in areas of Petrivka, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Yablunivka, Rusyn Yar, and toward Dyliivka.

**Russian Losses**

The Ukrainian military has estimated the following Russian losses over the past day:

* Personnel: 1,090
* Tanks: 3
* Armored vehicles: 7
* Artillery systems: 46
* MLRS: 1
* Air defense systems: 1
* Operational-tactical UAVs: 70
* Vehicles: 81
* Special equipment: 2

The total estimated combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022, to June 20, 2025, are available in the tweet below.

**Conclusion**

Ukrainian defenders continue to inflict heavy losses on Russian forces and disrupt their offensive potential in rear areas. The conflict remains intense, with both sides experiencing significant losses.

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