**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: A Closer Look**
As of June 21, 2025, the General Staff of Ukraine has reported a summary of combat operations over the past 24 hours. The information paints a picture of intense battles across multiple fronts in Ukraine.
**Russian Forces on the Backfoot**
The Russian forces have continued their intensive assaults across various fronts in Ukraine. According to updated information:
* 1 missile strike and 59 airstrikes were carried out, involving 4 missiles and 109 guided aerial bombs.
* 3,082 kamikaze drones were deployed.
* 4,997 artillery attacks, including 68 with MLRS (multiple launch rocket systems), were recorded.
**Key Areas Hit**
The areas in Zaporizhzhia Oblast that have been targeted by Russian airstrikes include Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, Chervona Krynytsia, Vasynivka, Omelnyk, Mala Tokmachka, and Kamianske.
**Ukrainian Counterstrikes**
In response to the Russian onslaught, Ukrainian forces have launched counterattacks, targeting:
* 18 areas of enemy troop and equipment concentration
* 2 command posts
* 1 UAV control center
* 1 artillery system
* 1 other high-value target
**Frontline Situation by Direction**
The frontline situation has been reported across various directions. Here are the key developments:
* North Slobozhanskyi & Kursk Directions: 38 attacks repelled, 10 airstrikes with 21 guided bombs, and 207 artillery shellings.
* South Slobozhanskyi Direction: 15 enemy assaults near Zelene, Hlyboke, Kamianka, Fiholivka, and Vovchansk.
* Kupiansk Direction: 3 unsuccessful enemy attacks near Holubivka.
* Lyman Direction: 11 engagements near Hrekivka, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, and toward Cherneshchyna, Olhivka, Novyi Myr, Karpivka.
* Siversk Direction: 2 assaults repelled near Hryhorivka.
**Russian Forces in Retreat**
The Ukrainian forces have been successful in wearing down the Russian forces across the front line and in the rear. The continuous damage inflicted on the enemy’s capabilities has maintained defensive lines while inflicting significant losses on the Russians.
**Key Developments**
In other news, airstrikes were reported in several areas:
* Tymofiivka, Kharkiv Oblast
* Liskivshchyna, Chernihiv Oblast
The frontline situation by direction is as follows:
* North Slobozhanskyi & Kursk Directions: 3 assaults repelled, 3 airstrikes with 6 guided bombs, and 152 artillery attacks.
* South Slobozhanskyi Direction: 2 enemy attacks repelled near Kamianka.
The Ukrainian forces continue to defend their territory while inflicting significant losses on the Russian forces. The situation remains tense across various fronts in Ukraine.
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