Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko signed the deputies' decision regarding Mykola Povoroznyk. The First Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration will be suspended for the duration of the official investigation.
In Kharkiv, a strike by a new type of enemy drone, "Chernika", has been recorded for the first time. This UAV's warhead power is similar to 'Molniya', but it has a different design.
The submission from the competitive commission regarding the appointment of Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as the head of the BEB has been submitted to the government. The government has 10 days for the appointment, as reported by People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
The European Union has officially agreed to extend sectoral sanctions against Russia. This decision underlines continued pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.
Russian troops attacked Donetsk Oblast with drones: Sloviansk was hit by six UAVs in the industrial zone, damaging buildings and causing fires. Novotroitske was attacked by five drones, with one person injured and damage sustained.
The Turkish Minister of Forestry announced that forest fires in Izmir province have been raging for the second day. Strong winds are complicating extinguishing efforts, and settlements have been evacuated.
The European Commission wants to allow EU countries, starting from 2036, to transfer part of their climate efforts to poorer countries by using international carbon credits. This would allow counting greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved in other countries towards the EU's own 2040 target, which stipulates a 90% emission reduction from 1990 levels.
In Kryvyi Rih, after the enemy UAV attack, 3 people were wounded and 5 cars were damaged. SES rescuers extinguished the fire in the building.
A blast at the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant in India has killed at least 8 people and injured 26. The company's shares fell by more than 13% to their lowest monthly level.
Owners of luxury cars in Ukraine paid UAH 95. 3 million in transport tax over five months, exceeding last year's figure. More than 5.6 thousand people made this payment, with the largest sums coming from Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Lviv regions.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak states that Russia manipulates statements about negotiations while continuing missile strikes. He emphasizes that Moscow is the initiator of the war and blocks peace initiatives.
Electricity consumption is decreasing due to clear weather and the operation of solar power plants. "Ukrenergo" recommends using powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 18:00.
In Kryvyi Rih, an enemy drone strike caused a fire, three people were injured, one of them in serious condition. Air defense forces of Dnipropetrovsk region destroyed two enemy UAVs.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih, three people were injured, one is in serious condition in the operating room. A relief headquarters is being deployed in the city.
Since the beginning of 2025, over 3,000 women have received free infertility treatment, almost twice as many as in the entirety of 2024. Over UAH 247 million has been allocated for these services, and an additional 19 medical institutions have joined the program, increasing the total number to 38.
Apple's 'F1' film grossed $144 million worldwide, becoming the company's biggest debut. The picture became Apple's first summer blockbuster, despite previous cinematic failures.
Explosions recorded in Kryvyi Rih during "Shahed" attack. Vilkul confirmed hits.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to the statement by his Slovak counterpart Juraj Blanar, who called on the West to "forgive everything that has happened" to settle the war. Sybiha stressed that a sense of impunity is the root cause of Russia's crimes, and a criminal will not stop if they are forgiven instead of punished.
The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team secured its fifth victory in the 2025 Nations League, defeating Bulgaria 3:1. This victory moved the team to fifth place in the standings, and they continue to compete for the playoffs.
Oil prices fell due to a decline in geopolitical risks in the Middle East and an expected increase in OPEC+ production. However, fears of a slowdown in global oil demand are exerting downward pressure.
Canada has canceled a 3% digital services tax on tech giants, which was due to come into effect on June 30, to resume trade talks with the United States. The move restores dialogue after US President Donald Trump called the levy a “direct attack.”
Russia attacked Ukraine with 107 Shahed-type drones, 74 of which were neutralized, with 64 shot down. The main strike hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, with 15 hits recorded.
Last day, Kharkiv region was attacked by 25 drones and 8 KABs, which led to the death of two people and injuries to eight, including a child. A car service station, a kindergarten, and a sanatorium were damaged.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on his first visit, promising military and other aid. He stressed that Ukraine is defending the security and freedom of Europe, and supporting Ukraine is the most important task for Germany.
Over the past day, on three fronts - Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka - most of the 137 combat engagements occurred. The occupiers carried out 62 air and 2 missile strikes, using 3474 kamikaze drones.
Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many countries. Spain recorded a June high of 46°C, leading to fires and evacuations, while the UK and Germany are also expecting historical highs.
Russian military carried out FPV strikes on a settlement in Zaporizhzhia district, injuring a 16-year-old girl. The victim has been hospitalized, her condition is assessed as moderate.
The Prime Minister of Great Britain said that he intentionally hugged the President of Ukraine after his meeting with Trump. This gesture was meant to show that he would not leave Zelenskyy alone.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not plan talks with Putin, as previous contacts did not lead to de-escalation.
In the village of Stavyще, Shevchenkivska hromada, an unknown object exploded, injuring a 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old teenager. The victims were hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury and a hand burn, respectively.
