The warming in Ukraine will begin on June 29 thanks to an anticyclone from Europe. This was announced by Natalia Ptukha, spokeswoman for the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center. The weather will become more stable, less windy and sunnier.
The harvest has begun in Ukraine; agrarians have already collected over 188 thousand tons of new grain from more than 74 thousand hectares of early grain and leguminous crops. Odesa region is the leader in collection this year.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree that activates the National Security and Defense Council's decision on synchronizing sanctions against the Russian Federation. The goal is to increase pressure on the aggressor and limit its military-industrial potential.
Three people died in Samar, Dnipropetrovsk region, as a result of an enemy missile attack. According to preliminary data, 14 people were injured.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the NSDC decision sets tasks for state institutions, against the background of the need to synchronize sanctions of Ukraine and partners against the Russian Federation.
A missile attack has been recorded in the city of Samar, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, which caused a fire. Currently, there are reports of dead and wounded, information is being clarified.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the results of the European Council meeting "important. " He noted the decisions regarding security support, pressure on Russia, and a high evaluation of Ukraine's transformation on the path to the EU.
The enemy's overnight attack in Poltava region caused drone debris to fall in Kremenchuk district. The premises and equipment of a medical facility, as well as vehicles and a supermarket, were damaged.
Seven employees of the Kharkiv pre-trial detention center, including the former head, are suspected of involvement in the death of an inmate. The victim was beaten by other prisoners, which led to his death.
Power supply disruptions have been recorded in Kherson as a result of enemy shelling. Specialists are currently assessing the extent of the damage and determining the timeframe for restoration works.
A repeat explosion was recorded in Samar, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, amid an air alarm. Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, reported a continuing threat after warnings from the Ukrainian Air Force about a high-speed target.
Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, reported explosions in the city of Samar, Dnipropetrovsk region, amid an air raid alert. Details of the incident are promised to be provided later.
Ukraine is working with allies, particularly the United States, to organize a meeting of leaders. The Ministry of Defense is also focusing on obtaining additional air defense systems and producing millions of drones.
The approval of the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia is delayed until next week. Slovakia continues to block it, seeking to reject the ban on Russian gas.
Oil prices are heading for their sharpest weekly decline since March 2023 due to the absence of supply disruptions caused by the Iranian-Israeli conflict. Brent and WTI futures have fallen by about 12% this week, returning to "pre-conflict" levels.
Significant movement of Russian troops and armored vehicles has been recorded in temporarily occupied Mariupol. Movement was observed in several directions, from Rostov Oblast and Crimea, including tanks and BMPs.
During the night, Ukraine repelled a massive air attack involving 371 assault weapons, including "Kinzhal" missiles, Shahed drones, and "Kalibr" missiles. 365 air defense targets were neutralized, with the main strike directed at Starokostiantyniv.
The death toll in Dnipro as a result of the Russian attack on June 24 has risen to 21 people, according to Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko. In the region, there are over 340 victims in total, including 38 children.
Police are conducting searches in Kyiv and Lviv at the residences of Nazarii Husakov, his relatives, and acquaintances. The investigation is establishing possible facts of misuse of charitable funds intended for treatment.
The Kyiv region experienced a night attack by drones and missiles, as a result of which a man was wounded in the Fastiv district. Buildings in the Boryspil and Fastiv districts were damaged, as well as a tire service and five cars in the Bila Tserkva district.
Lalo Schifrin, Grammy winner for Mission: Impossible, dies at 93 from pneumonia complications. He composed music for movies such as Cool Hand Luke and Dirty Harry, and received an honorary Oscar and six nominations for this award.
Russian troops dropped 13 KABs and used a "Shahed" UAV in Kharkiv region. As a result of the attacks, one person was killed and four more were wounded.
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile, the driest desert in the world, woke up covered in snow. Although snow is common at altitudes above 5,000 meters, the main facility of the ALMA observatory had not seen it for decades.
Russian troops dropped an aerial bomb on the Huliaipole community in the Zaporizhzhia region, injuring a 79-year-old man. Over the past day, the occupiers launched 333 attacks on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, including 8 airstrikes.
The European Council on June 26 approved the extension of sanctions against Russia despite threats from Hungary and Slovakia. Negotiations are currently underway on the 18th package of sanctions, which includes restrictions on pipelines and imports of Russian fuel.
On June 27, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 187 combat engagements over the day at the front. The Pokrovsk direction suffered 56 attacks, which accounts for over a quarter of all battles.
EU leaders have agreed on a statement on increasing spending on defense and security. This reflects a desire to help EU countries spend more on military equipment.
Leaders of 26 EU countries will note the success of Ukraine's reforms on the path to accession/ Hungary is against, citing its "referendum" and alleged integration of the war.
In the first five months of this year, local budgets received UAH 132 million in tourist tax, which is a third more compared to last year. Kyiv leads, collecting 25% of the total amount, or UAH 33 million.
The EU is concerned that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will veto the start of EU accession talks with Ukraine, citing the results of "consultations. " The European Commission is looking for ways to bypass unanimity to resolve this issue.
