A massive Russian attack on June 17 resulted in the release of over a thousand tons of pollutants into Kyiv's environment. The environmental damage is estimated at almost 4 million hryvnias.
On the night of June 19, the Volgograd region was massively attacked by UAVs, which led to the temporary closure of Volgograd and Saratov airports due to security concerns. At least six flights were delayed.
Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov did not appear in the Verkhovna Rada at the summons of MPs.
New rules for placing advertisements on public transport are being developed in Kyiv. The innovations envisage the unification of formats, an increase in aesthetics, and informational hygiene.
100 days ago, Ukraine accepted the US proposal for a complete ceasefire, but Russia is rejecting it. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called this a time of manipulation and missed opportunities, urging to force the Russian Federation to peace.
Spokesperson for the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces, Dmytro Pletenchuk, called a possible landing of Russian troops in Odesa a "suicidal mission". He explained that this is impossible due to the loss of Russia's amphibious capabilities and the anticipation of Ukrainian forces on the coast.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 41. 6293/dollar. The exchange rates for the euro and zloty against the hryvnia have also been changed. An expert advises diversifying savings.
The visit of a high-ranking WHO official to Russia is seen as the aggressor's return to the international arena. Political scientist Oleg Lisny believes that this indicates the need to reform international organizations to meet modern challenges.
Ukraine's energy system is balanced even during peak loads, according to the Ministry of Energy. Outages are possible only in case of strikes on energy infrastructure, repair work is ongoing according to schedule.
The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv kept MP Yevheniy Shevchenko, suspected of treason, in custody. The pre-trial restriction has been extended until August 14.
The "Kyiv Animal Rescue Group" rescue team saved nine cats trapped in apartments of a destroyed entrance in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. A injured cat was also found and hospitalized on Havela Street.
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv extended the pre-trial detention for UDO employee Artem Kosov, accused of murdering a teenager on the funicular. He faces life imprisonment, he pleads not guilty.
293 Ukrainians confirmed their intention to leave Israel with the assistance of the embassy. 85 citizens and 10 foreigners wish to evacuate from Iran.
Thanks to the introduction of "eQueue" for buses, queues at checkpoints have decreased. Since the beginning of June, passenger traffic has increased, especially for departures from Ukraine, where 85% are women and children.
The spokesman of the State Border Guard Service Andriy Demchenko denied information about refusals to allow children to leave with a laminated birth certificate. Refusal is possible only if there is a suspicion of forgery of the document.
During the active phase of joint exercises of the Russian Federation with Belarus in September, the risk for Ukraine may increase. A strike group has not yet been recorded, but Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation.
Russians have reduced the use of quad bikes and motorcycles to advance in the Sumy region. The enemy is suffering heavy losses trying to expand the combat zone with small groups.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated that Trump fled responsibility at the G7 summit, disrupting the meeting with Zelensky regarding arms supplies. Ukraine lost a chance to resolve the issue.
The first group of 40 Ukrainian teenagers who were injured in a road accident in France returned to Ukraine. 9 Ukrainians remain in French hospitals, they are provided with consular support.
The President of Ukraine left the G7 summit with new military aid from Canada. The meeting with Trump did not take place, it was not possible to discuss the defense package.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 5255 UAH/USD. The dollar exchange rate in banks ranges from 41.75-41.25 UAH.
Donald Trump said that Emmanuel Macron falsely claimed that he left the G7 summit to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Trump emphasized that the reason for his departure was different.
The HACC arrested the former State Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Development, Vasyl Volodin, who is suspected of a corruption scheme in the construction sector. The court set bail in the amount of UAH 20 million.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Prior to this, he headed the State Tax Service and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the Prosecutor General's Office will respond to illegal actions of the TCC (Territorial Recruitment Centers). He also emphasized the continuation of the fight against corruption jointly with the NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine) and SAP (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office).
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that for the effective operation of the military prosecutor's office, personnel with experience and expertise are primarily needed. He emphasized the importance of attracting qualified specialists.
The Law Enforcement Committee has recommended the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General. The vote in the Rada will take place immediately after the start of work.
G7 leaders issued a statement emphasizing that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. They also reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense.
During the night air attack, railway infrastructure in Kyiv and the region, as well as grain, were damaged. 440 drones and 32 missiles were launched.
Parts of cluster munitions were found in Nyvky, Kyiv, after a Russian missile strike.
