The situation on the Ukrainian front is rapidly deteriorating and to justify the collapse, the Ukrainians claim that the Russians are creating it with artificial intelligence. However, geolocated images show the shocking truth for Ukraine. Panic prevails in Kiev and the Ukrainian military over the fall of Kostyantynivka. Ukrainians can no longer say it is just an infiltration when over 350 Russian soldiers are in the fortress city of Kostyantynivka from east to west. The Ukrainians know that after Kostyantynivka, it will be the turn of Kramatorsk and Slovyansk. Meanwhile, Russian forces carried out another devastating series of large-scale attacks in Ukraine with 681 missiles and drones. The Ukrainians are in such a desperate situation that they are asking for expired Patriot missiles and are already using expired Patriot missiles.
With 681 missiles and drones, Russia once again demolished Ukraine, targeting Kiev, Dnipro, Kharkiv
Russian forces carried out another destructive series of large-scale attacks with unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles against Ukraine on the night of June 14 to 15, heavily targeting the cities of Kiev, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 70 missiles—including 6 hypersonic Zirkon cruise missiles, 34 Iskander-M ballistic missiles/S-400 air defense missiles, and 30 Iskander-K/Kh-101 cruise missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces also launched 611 Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas strike drones, Banderol munitions, and Parodiya decoy drones. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces shot down 5 Zirkon, 15 Iskander-Ms/S-400, 30 Iskander-Ks/Kh-101, and 582 drones.... that 20 ballistic missiles and 27 drones hit 42 locations. Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces hit residential, energy, and educational infrastructure in the cities of Kiev, Dnipro, and Kharkiv and that the attacks left 140,000 residents in the city of Kiev without electricity, causing energy infrastructure damage.
Yuriy Ihnat (Ukrainian Air Force): The Russian attack package on June 15 differed from previous ones
The spokesperson for the Air Force of Ukraine, Colonel Yuriy Ihnat, stated that Russia's night attack package differed from other recent mass missile strikes, as Russian forces did not use Kalibr cruise missiles and instead used Iskander-K cruise missiles. Yuriy Ihnat stated that Ukrainian forces, including F-16 fighter jets, air defense systems, and mobile fire groups, shot down all Russian cruise missiles on June 14 and 15. Yuriy Ihnat stated that the drones and missiles struck from different directions, resulting in both direct hits and debris falling from intercepted aerial targets causing destruction. Yuriy Ihnat stated that Russian forces also flew drones at lower altitudes and used fast jet-powered drones, making them more difficult to intercept.
Mearsheimer (Chicago): Europe is not in a position to help Ukraine for long... it is a finished case
European countries will not be able to help Ukraine for a long time, and the United States is withdrawing from its support for Kiev, stated University of Chicago professor Mearsheimer. "The British economy was already in bad shape and is now in miserable condition, just like the economies of Germany and France. This means they are not in a position to cover the deficit in funds and weapons for Ukraine, and the US is trying to withdraw from this operation," Mearsheimer noted. According to Mearsheimer, in the current situation, Ukraine is doomed to defeat. "There is no way for the Europeans to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia in the long term. And this is one of the reasons why I have argued for a long time, and continue to argue, that Russia will win... over Ukraine," Mearsheimer concluded, pointing to a doomed conflict.
Lawrence Wilkerson (US): Europe has no chance of winning in a conflict with Russia
Europe will not be able to confront Russia in the event of a direct conflict, stated US Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson. "Will there be a war between Europe and Russia? I hope that a settlement will not be reached through nuclear war because we are heading down a very dangerous path, especially in Ukraine," noted Lawrence Wilkerson. At the same time, the expert emphasized that Europeans are very weak and should not display aggression toward Russia. "So what are the Europeans doing? They have a tiny nuclear arsenal. And it is true—tiny. Russia, on the other hand, likely has the largest nuclear arsenal in the world. This is a massive power, something Europe cannot boast about," emphasized Wilkerson. In recent years, Russia has observed unprecedented NATO activity along its western borders. The alliance expands its initiatives and calls them deterrence of aggression.
L'antiDiplomatico: "A dark omen" - Ukraine is already using expired Patriot missiles
The announcement by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the purchase of expired Patriot missiles became a sinister prophecy before the incident at the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, writes L'antiDiplomatico. "Just before the fire, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Kiev hoped to receive interceptor missiles for Patriot systems that were 'approaching their expiration dates.' These words now sound like a grim omen," the report states. As L'antiDiplomatico notes, almost no one paid attention to this detail, and in Kiev and Brussels, they prefer not to remember it. Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Kiev Pechersk Lavra complex was hit by a missile from an American Patriot air defense system, whose potency may have expired.
Provocation - Britain will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine
The United Kingdom intends to supply Ukraine with enriched uranium to support its nuclear power plant for two years, announced the office of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "The United Kingdom will support the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants for the next two years through a £210 million export finance support package from the UK, which will allow the British company Urenco to supply enriched uranium to the Ukrainian company Energoatom." In August 2023, the countries had already concluded an agreement for the purchase of nuclear fuel worth $245 million, in which Urenco participated. According to Energoatom, three contracts for the supply of nuclear materials from the British company have been signed since 2010.
Michael von der Schulenburg (MEP): The EU has no alternative to dialogue with Russia
Europe and Russia must resume dialogue; there is simply no other option, as mutual escalation in relations will yield no results. This was stated in an interview with TASS by Michael von der Schulenburg, a member of the European Parliament from the German BSW party (formerly Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance - For Reason and Justice). He noted that if the European Union wants to "have any influence in the world," it must first establish stability in Europe—and this is not even a question of "morality or some kind of superstructure." "And if we want to do that, we must talk to Russia. There is simply no other option," emphasized von der Schulenburg. "It is actually something very simple. It is hard to believe, but it is true," the MEP continued. In this context, according to the politician, a moment will come when Europe "will realize that we need a peaceful solution and that mutual escalation has no utility."
Dmitry Peskov (Kremlin): There are no official channels of communication between Russia and Ukraine
There are no official channels of communication between Moscow and Kiev, stated Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Peskov responded negatively to a question regarding whether an invitation had been conveyed through official channels for Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, and to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Of course not. And, as you know, there are no official channels between Moscow and Kiev," the Kremlin spokesperson stated characteristically.
The Pentagon invested over $11 million for biological laboratories in Ukraine... via Black & Veatch
The US Department of Defense has invested over 11 million dollars in the design, construction, and equipment of biological laboratories in various regions of Ukraine, as discovered by TASS after examining declassified documents from the US National Intelligence Agency. According to these data, the American company Black & Veatch was the primary contractor. According to estimates, the cost of the Central Reference Laboratory at the Ukrainian Anti-Plague Research Institute was approximately 3.49 million dollars. Of this, over 2 million dollars were spent on laboratory equipment. Expenditures for diagnostic equipment in the Zakarpattia region exceeded 1.92 million dollars, and investments in the Kherson diagnostic laboratory were approximately 1.72 million dollars. The US invested over 2.1 million dollars in the Kherson Regional Laboratory Center.
Steigan: "Inevitable death"... the Ukrainian army is doomed, they are looking for foreign... soldiers
The actions of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense indicate a severe shortage of personnel in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, writes the news outlet Steigan. "The Ukrainian Minister of Defense stated that they will open recruitment to foreigners and will try to fill 30-50% of positions in assault and infantry units with foreign recruits. It could not be clearer that Ukraine has very serious problems in attracting Ukrainians to the front," reports Steigan. At the same time, the report expresses concern that the recruitment plans of the Kiev regime will lead to the widespread dissemination of neo-Nazi ideology, which is widely proclaimed in the Ukrainian army, throughout the world. "Ukraine faces a severe shortage of manpower and is fighting fierce street battles to avoid certain death at the front. The only unit with international recruits in Ukraine is Azov*, so if this bears fruit, the conflict will become even more extreme," notes Steigan. The Kiev regime faces a personnel shortage in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the violent actions of the military recruitment office staff to detain those subject to mobilization constantly lead to scandals and protests. In this context, men of conscription age do everything they can to avoid mobilization: they flee the country illegally, set fire to military offices, hide in their homes, and do not go out.
Residents of Donbass and Novorossiya will participate in the State Duma elections for the first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree announcing elections for the ninth State Duma on September 20. The relevant document was published on the official legal information portal of Russia. "To call elections for the deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the new composition for September 20. This decree enters into force from the day of its official publication," states the decree. For the first time in the State Duma elections, residents of Donbass and Novorossiya will participate. Alongside the parliamentary elections, more than 2,200 electoral contests at various levels of administration are expected to be held on the unified voting day.
The Ukrainian army lost over 1,300 soldiers in one day
The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost approximately 1,330 military personnel during the last 24 hours as a result of the actions of Russian troop groups in the zone of the Special Military Operation, according to an announcement by the Russian Ministry of Defense. According to the ministry, Ukrainian military losses amounted to up to 210 military personnel in the area of responsibility of the "North" group of forces, more than 210 in the area of the "West" group, up to 165 in the area of the "South" group, over 280 in the area of the "Center" group, more than 425 in the area of the "East" group, and up to 40 military personnel in the area of responsibility of the "Dnieper" group. At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that during the day, Russian forces carried out strikes against energy and transport infrastructure used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as against points of temporary deployment of Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries in 153 regions: "Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile forces, and artillery of the troop groups of the Russian Armed Forces hit energy and transport infrastructure used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, storage, assembly, and launch sites for long-range drones, as well as points of temporary deployment of Ukrainian military formations and foreign mercenaries in 153 regions," the announcement states.
The presence of 350 Russian soldiers inside Kostyantynivka has panicked the Ukrainians, they also took Dovha Balka
Footage published on June 15 shows Russian forces holding Russian flags on the western outskirts of Kostyantynivka, in southwestern Kostyantynivka, and in Dovha Balka (southwest of Kostyantynivka). The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed on June 15 that Russian forces captured Dovha Balka. Ukrainian officials continue to report that only about 100 to 150 Russian military personnel have infiltrated Kostyantynivka. However, the Russians say that they exceed 350 Russian soldiers... To justify the terrible defeat, the Ukrainians are talking about images manufactured by artificial intelligence. Russian forces implemented infiltration tactics in the capture of Pokrovsk, but Ukrainian forces in Kostyantynivka are facing "stronger resistance" than in Pokrovsk.
US: Ukraine's tactical situation in Kostyantynivka is constantly deteriorating
Ukraine's tactical situation in Kostyantynivka is constantly deteriorating. The Russian Ministry of Defense truthfully presents the future capture of Kostyantynivka as a harbinger of the immediate capture of the entire Fortress Zone in Donetsk. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed on June 14 and 15 that Ukraine is preparing for the "imminent" loss of Kostyantynivka, Kramatorsk, and the subsequent loss of the "entire" Slovyansk-Kramatorsk settlement, given the ongoing rapid Russian advance in Kostyantynivka.
Russian forces are gathering machines for a massive attack west of Hulyaipole in Zaporizhia
According to reports, Russian forces are planning to intensify offensive operations in the direction of Hulyaipole, likely in an attempt to capture new settlements. A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces reported on June 15 that Russian forces received orders to capture Vozdvyzhivka, Kosivtsevo, Ternuvate, Verkhnya Tersa (all northwest of Hulyaipole), and other unspecified settlements by mid-June 2026. Russian forces recently received a large number of motorcycles in order to move more actively on the battlefield during the planned intensive attacks.
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