Antonina Tumanova
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building antenna, unfurled a banner about the "power of love", kissed and took selfies. Police detained them after they came down; no one was injured.
The head of the Czech MFA called the initiative a political gesture, noting that there is no legal way to revoke the award. The SPD party proposes to vote in parliament over the naming of an SSO unit after the UPA.
In the case of the attempted murder of Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev in Monaco, a foreigner was detained but later released. The explosion was classified as an attempted murder.
On June 26, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Space Communications Center of the Russian Armed Forces near Moscow. The main building, antennas and tower were damaged, and part of the equipment was destroyed.
The Cabinet of Ministers established unified rules for the export of weapons for the state, manufacturers and partners. Export is allowed only under the condition of guaranteed provision of the needs of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Raw sugar futures rose to their highest level in over a month due to El Niño concerns. Traders are closing short positions as below-normal rainfall forecasts in India threaten the harvest.
Tomorrow in Ukraine, no power outages are planned due to the temperature drop in neighboring countries. Ukrainians are urged to consume electricity sparingly from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
In Kharkiv, as a result of a strike with 7 KABs, 32 people were injured. A 15-year-old boy died, the strikes occurred in three districts of the city.
A citizen of Ukraine extradited from Poland on suspicion of illegal drug trafficking. The man sold amphetamine, cocaine and psychotropic substances in Cherkasy.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk signed the bill on the creation of the National Pantheon. The document has been submitted to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Russian army struck Kharkiv five times, injuring 6 people, including a 16-year-old boy. There are preliminary reports of casualties in the Novobavarskyi district.
The enemy launched a ballistic strike on Odesa region, resulting in two people dead and 15 injured. The territory of an enterprise was damaged, the fire was extinguished.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian occupiers have attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 73 times. The most active battles continue in the Slavyansk and Pokrovsk directions.
The Russian army attacked the center of Kherson with a drone. As a result of the strike, one woman died, and 10 more people were injured, a fire broke out at the scene.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated Ukraine's readiness for security cooperation with Japan, particularly in unmanned technologies. Japan expressed its intention to support the restoration of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra through UNESCO.
In the Lviv region, the liquidation of a fire at a former landfill in Pustomyty covering an area of 750 square meters is ongoing. Also, 7 fires in ecosystems covering an area of over 113 thousand square meters have been recorded in the region.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europeans should take part in negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine, as it concerns Europe's interests.
The enemy carried out 45 airstrikes, dropping 132 guided bombs, and used 2,087 kamikaze drones. The most attacks were recorded on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
In Boryspil, two Cane Corso dogs ran out of a yard and attacked a 79-year-old neighbor, who died from her injuries in the hospital. The owner of the animals was detained, and the dogs were seized and taken to a canine center.
U. S. President Donald Trump said he called on Israel to agree to a truce with Hezbollah. He called it a positive step and praised his relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
In Boryspil, two Cane Corso dogs attacked a 79-year-old woman in her yard. The pensioner died in the hospital from her injuries.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the decision of the President of Poland to deprive Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the order is a strategic mistake. He will also return his Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.
Karol Nawrocki decided to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle due to his consent to awarding the title of "Heroes of the UPA" to a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The President of Poland emphasized that this does not change support for Ukraine, but is a warning about the limits in bilateral relations.
43-year-old actress Anne Hathaway has confirmed she is pregnant with her third child. She posted a video on Instagram showing her baby bump.
In Zaporizhzhia, due to a Russian drone strike on a logistics operator, the number of injured has increased to 10, including a police officer. The fire has been extinguished.
In the village of Sychavka near Odesa, 10-year-old Sofia was carried out to sea on an inflatable ring due to a strong current. Police and State Emergency Service rescuers are involved in the search for the child.
A Kyiv resident told the police that an unknown man touched her in the open-plan carriage of the Odesa-Kyiv train. Criminal proceedings have been initiated under the article on sexual violence.
An organized criminal group illegally seized 17 hectares of forest fund lands near "Bukovel". Among the exposed participants is an active prosecutor's office employee.
A meeting of the UN Security Council is scheduled for June 22 at Ukraine's request due to Russia's massive attack. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the attacks are destroying communities and cultural heritage.
On June 18-19, units of the Defense Forces struck railway bridges near Rozdolne and Vladyslavivka in Crimea. The objects were used by the enemy for military transportation.