Latest News About Ukraine military actions eastern persist as exchanges of prisoners expected this coming week

Updated 2026-06-18 09:57

ongoing clashes across eastern regions with operations on the ground noted; swap attempts likely this week. Ukrainian officials say seven officers were injured near Kyiv while reports also note drone strikes on Russia's critical infrastructure. talks for peace talks continue to proceed slowly, the next swap of prisoners than the previous exchange.

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