A father and his 4-year-old son were killed by Russian shelling in Sumy Oblast, while the Defense Forces shot down the fourth Alligator helicopter in three days. We have compiled the main news highlights of the day.
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At least 17 killed in Kakhovka disaster, minister says
Minister: At least 17 people killed as a result of Kakhovka disaster. According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, 13 civilians have drowned, and four have been killed by Russian shelling when trying to evacuate. In addition, 31 people are still considered missing.
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Explosions reported in Kherson now
Explosions reported in Kherson right now
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EU will support Ukraine regardless of counteroffensive results
EU will support Ukraine regardless of the outcome of the counteroffensive, – European Commissioner Breton
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Over 7,000 orphaned children evacuated abroad
Over 7,000 children from orphanages have been evacuated abroad, according to the Office of the Ombudsman.
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Father returns from war to attend daughter’s graduation
A father comes back home from war to attend his daughter’s graduation ceremony
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) 18 juin 2023
After a short vacation, he will return to the army to defend Ukraine.
📹 @_rruudaa_ via TikTok pic.twitter.com/psFsOKhGl5A father comes back home from war to attend his daughter’s graduation ceremony After a short vacation, he will return to the army to defend Ukraine. @_rruudaa_ via TikTok
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Russian shelling hits Bilopillia, Sumy region
Russia has been shelling Bilopillia town in Sumy region all day today. Police officer Roman Babenko, 38, and his four-year-old son were killed in the shelling. Deepest condolences.
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Russia Shells Nikopol, Damaging Critical Infrastructure
Official: Russia hits Nikopol, damages critical infrastructure. Mykola Lukashuk, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council, said on June 18 that the Russian army had heavily shelled the city of Nikopol over the past few days and damaged two critical infrastructure facilities.
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Death toll from Kakhovka dam breach rises to 17
Blast at Kakhovka dam: Death toll rises to 17, 31 missing, says Ministry of Internal Affairs
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Ukraine Counter Offensive Official Digest June 18, 2023
Ukraine counter offensive: official digest. June 18, 2023 https://
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