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Ukrainian drones struck the Taman port complex again overnight, with Russian air defense launches, explosions and at least two fire signatures observed. One fire was recorded at the Tamanneftegaz LPG terminal, with another near truck parking and warehouse infrastructure.
What happened tonight: Saturday, June 13. - Araghchi said that in the memorandum being discussed with Iran, the US commits not to become the initiator of a conflict. According to him, both sides commit to respect each other's sovereignty and not interfere in internal affairs. - US military shot down several Iranian drones threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM reported this. - A marine terminal caught fire in Krasnodar Krai after falling drone debris. One person died, three were i
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang.
Notable that Fedorov is saying openly now that Ukraine is "seizing the battlefield initiative."
At night, occupied Melitopol was attacked by Ukrainian drones. Reportedly a substation was hit during the attack.
Russian forces shelled Kherson region, 15 people injured and one killed, according to the head of the regional military administration Oleksandr Prokudin.
Ukraine's air defense shot down 110 of 118 enemy targets, with 19 strike drones hitting 11 locations and 3 strike drones hitting 3 locations. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that as of 08:30, 110 enemy drones of types Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and others were shot down or suppressed in the north, south, and east of the country.
Russian losses for June 13, 2026, reported by the Ukrainian General Staff: 1,310 personnel, 1 tank, 11 armored vehicles, 88 artillery systems, 4 MLRS, 1 air defense system, 2,164 UAVs, 12 GRCs.
Russia launched 118 drones and loitering munitions overnight, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol and Parodiya types from multiple directions. Ukraine says 110 were downed or suppressed, with three impacts recorded and debris falling at six locations.
Ukraine and the United States are holding talks on a potential sale of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters through the Foreign Military Sales program, Bell Textron Ukraine told Militarnyi.
This morning, an armed Israeli settler intercepted a Palestinian resident's vehicle at the entrance to the village of Shaab Al-Butm in Masafer Yatta region, south of occupied Hebron. According to local reports, Israeli forces later arrived at the scene and confiscated the vehicle's keys.
President Trump announces the U.S. military has killed the leader of Tren De Aragua with an airstrike in Venezuela.
The effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense in intercepting missiles and drones in May was at a level of over 88% – Staff. Spokesperson of theStaff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major Andriy Kovalyov, stated that based on the results of May 2026, the overall effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense in intercepting missiles and drones remained at a consistently high level of over 88%. He spoke about this at a briefing on the topic: 'Use of air attack means by the Russian Federation against civilia
About 50 components in each Shahed drone are made in China and Taiwan, while an increase in the use of jet-powered Shaheds by Russia against Ukraine is observed in 2026, said Colonel Oleksandr Zaruba, chief researcher at the State Research Institute of Weapons and Military Equipment Testing and Certification. He spoke at a briefing on the topic: 'Russia's use of air attack means against civilian infrastructure: technical and humanitarian aspects,' presenting a corresponding presentation.
State Research Institute on Kh-101: Ukraine is being attacked with missiles produced several weeks ago. Russia can produce 40-50 Kh-101 cruise missiles per month, but recent research shows Ukraine is being attacked with missiles produced several weeks ago, said Colonel Oleksandr Zaruba, chief researcher at the State Research Institute of Testing and Certification of Weapons and Military Equipment. He spoke at a briefing titled: 'Russia's use of air attack means against civilian infrastructure: t
TheStaff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Saturday morning that Russian forces lost 1,381 personnel and 431 units of special equipment over the past day.
Production of Iskander-M in Russia has reached 60 units per month, and the missile's range may be increased to 1000 km in the latest upgrade. Russia continues to modernize the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system; as of spring 2026, monthly production rates of Iskander-M ballistic missiles are 60 units and 10 Iskander-K cruise missiles, according to Colonel Oleksandr Zaruba, chief researcher at the State Research Institute of Testing and Certification of Weapons and Military Equipment.
Yedioth Ahronoth, citing Israeli sources, says if Iran attacks Israel now targeting the suburbs, Israel will respond and will not accept the unification of the fronts.
The US reported intercepting 139 vessels during the naval blockade of Iran. Another 9 vessels were put out of action. According to CENTCOM, the operation involves more than 20 warships, including two aircraft carriers, three large amphibious assault ships with marines on board, missile destroyers and littoral combat ships patrolling the Arabian Sea.
U.S. forces downed multiple one-way attack drones launched by Iran, U.S. Central Command said Friday night.
Israeli War Minister Israel Katz: 'We will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, or from terror camps in the West Bank.'
Russia launched nearly 20 strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region, casualties reported. Russian occupiers attacked Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 20 times, nine people were injured, and civilian infrastructure was damaged, said OVA head Oleksandr Ganzha. 'Nine people were wounded. The enemy attacked three districts of the region more than 20 times with drones and aerial bombs,' he wrote on Telegram.
Middle East Eye reports that Israel has established fortified military bases in southern Lebanon and Syria, including at Beaufort Castle, where it previously maintained a base from 1982 to 2000.
Air defense forces destroyed 177 fixed-wing drones over Russian regions overnight, the Defense Ministry reported. The drones were shot down over 11 regions, the Moscow region, Krasnodar Krai, Crimea, and the Azov and Black Sea waters. In the Temryuk district of Krasnodar Krai, a drone attack caused a fire at a marine terminal, killing one person and injuring three, Veniamin Kondratyev said.
Kalashnikov has several requests from foreign customers for the supply of diving boats based on the high-speed transport-landing boat BK-16. This was reported by a representative of the concern in an interview with TASS at the MVMS Fleet-2026 exhibition.
A media investigation has identified over 225,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine.
Over 225,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine have been identified by a media investigation.
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia region, killing one and wounding eight, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said on Saturday.
Russian air defense forces shot down 177 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Defense Ministry reported.
Air defense forces shot down 177 drones overnight over Russian regions and the Black and Azov Seas, the Defense Ministry reported.