Over half of the total number of battles for the day occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 88 clashes.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is cutting jobs at the world's most powerful military alliance as part of a major restructuring.
Powerful Category 3 hurricane "Eric" reached the coast of southern Mexico in the state of Oaxaca. Maximum wind speeds reached 210 km/h, with destructive winds and heavy rains expected.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and the State Border Guard Service showed a video of the first conversations of Ukrainian defenders after their liberation from Russian captivity. Most of the soldiers had been in captivity for over 3 years.
Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service soldiers released from Russian captivity. Most of the military personnel had been in captivity since 2022, fighting on various fronts.
Mexico's southern coast may face devastating winds, heavy rains, and storm surge as Hurricane "Eric" approaches. The President has called for evacuations and a halt to activities in the region.
An explosion occurred in a restaurant in the German city of Cologne, causing significant damage. Police are searching for two men who fled the scene. No one was injured as the establishment was empty.
Each year, the Australian moth travels up to a thousand kilometers to mountain caves, using the stars for navigation. This is the first invertebrate to demonstrate such a long-distance capability.
The Finnish Parliament supported withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines. The decision requires presidential confirmation.
Israel will intensify strikes on strategic targets in Iran in response to Iran's attack on the hospital. Israel's Defense Minister stated that Iran will be held accountable for its war crimes.
New Zealand has imposed new sanctions against 18 individuals and organizations supporting Russia's military efforts, as well as against 27 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet". The restrictions are aimed at supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.
Israeli officials are considering options other than airstrikes on Iran, including a special forces raid on the uranium enrichment facility in Fordo. While US President Donald Trump doubts the effectiveness of bombs against fortified targets, Israel is preparing to act alone.
From June 19 to June 25, 2025, traffic at the "Ubľa - Malý Berezny" checkpoint will be restricted due to technical work from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is recommended to use other checkpoints.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the decision to deprive Oles Dovhy of his deputy mandate. 244 people's deputies voted for this decision.
Due to a technical failure in Kyiv's ground transport, QR tickets may not be working. Work is currently underway to fix the malfunction, and controllers will not fine passengers.
The Israeli Air Force attacked military targets in Iran, including a dormant nuclear reactor in Arrak used for plutonium production. A weapons development site in Natanz and industrial facilities were also hit.
In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, the search continues for a 6-year-old boy who disappeared on June 17. 361 people and 45 units of equipment, including drones with thermal imagers, are involved in the search.
Brent and WTI oil futures fell on Thursday. Investors are awaiting signals from the US regarding the Iran-Israel conflict and the Fed's decision on interest rates.
Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery. Five people were injured, including an 11-year-old boy and a 59-year-old man in serious condition.
SpaceX's Starship super-rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase base in Texas. This was the second test of the prototype engine, which has led to a significant delay in future test flights.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 104 Shahed-type strike drones and decoys. Defense forces neutralized 88 UAVs, of which 40 were shot down, and 48 were suppressed by electronic warfare or lost locally. Hits were recorded in 6 locations.
Last day, 163 combat clashes were recorded, the most on the Pokrovsk, North Sloboda, and Kursk directions. The enemy carried out 40 airstrikes and conducted 5111 shelling attacks.
If current emission rates are maintained, the planet's carbon budget to achieve the 1. 5°C target will be exhausted in two years. This will lead to an intensification of extreme weather events.
Hurricane "Eric" formed in the Pacific Ocean and is bringing downpours and strong winds to the coast of Mexico. Up to 51 cm of precipitation is expected in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Russia carried out a massive strike on Ukraine on June 17, which resulted in 30 deaths and 188 injuries. Kyiv was most affected, where 23 people died in a nine-story building in the Solomyansky district.
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 95 combat clashes on the front, with the enemy most actively operating in the Pokrovsk and North-Slobozhansky directions. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the invaders' offensive in all directions.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Donald Trump's call for unconditional surrender and threatened the US with irreparable damage in case of military intervention.
The government has established the duration of the annual additional leave for assistants of educators in special kindergartens. The leave will be 7 or 14 calendar days depending on the developmental characteristics of the children.
The Ukrainian government has simplified the procedure for receiving housing rent compensation for defenders. Documents can now be submitted through Administrative Service Centers (CNAP), and the procedure has also been simplified for police officers and rescuers.
Huawei Patents Sulfide-Based Solid-State Battery Providing Up to 3000 km Range. The battery has an ultra-fast charging time of just five minutes, causing concern among competitors.
