The new COVID Nimbus strain (NB. 1.8.1) is spreading rapidly around the world. Doctors say it has a distinctive symptom - severe sore throat, known as a "razor blade sensation".
Since the beginning of the day, 99 combat clashes have taken place, two-thirds of which are in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlovsky, and North-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions. The Defense Forces are restraining the enemy.
A traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. Four children, aged 7 to 15, were injured and hospitalized.
On June 16, in the Ternopil region near Velyki Birky, a bus and a truck with a diesel fuel tanker collided. Rescuers prevented the fuel from spreading, the bus driver was hospitalized.
On the night of June 15, Russian troops shelled the outskirts of Kramatorsk, using FAB-250. 7 residential buildings were damaged, but fortunately, no one was injured.
The voice recorder of the Air India flight that crashed in India has been recovered. This will help investigate the causes of the disaster that killed 270 people.
The NBU anticipates a return to easing monetary policy in the second half of 2025. However, due to inflationary risks, the NBU may keep the discount rate at its current level for longer.
Israeli soldiers destroyed the head of intelligence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and his deputy, as well as the heads of intelligence of the "Quds" forces. The liquidation dealt a blow to Iran's ability to carry out terrorist attacks.
Repatriation efforts completed: 1,245 bodies have been returned to Ukraine. Russia claims that they belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel. A total of 6,057 bodies have been received.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with the President, Chancellor, and ministers of Austria. The Vice-Chancellor will offer Austria as a venue for peace talks.
A 31-year-old mobilized man from the Volyn region jumped out of the back of a truck while being transported to a training ground in the Lviv region. The police have opened a criminal investigation.
The Israeli Ministry of Transport plans to begin rescue flights for Israelis stranded abroad. The plan envisages two landings per hour, only during daylight hours.
In the state of Maharashtra, an iron bridge collapsed, killing at least two people. The incident was caused by heavy rains that caused the river to overflow.
The "Servant of the People" faction will gather for a meeting on June 17, where the candidacy of Ruslan Kravchenko for the position of Prosecutor General will be presented. The corresponding submission has already been received from the President.
A motion from President Zelenskyy to appoint Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The Rada will consider this issue at the next plenary session.
Russia is modernizing nuclear weapon bases near Europe, including in Kaliningrad, 270 km from Sweden. Experts say that Russia is using nuclear threats to sow panic in the West.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Astana to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit. The summit is expected to put the six countries on the path to a closer community.
Today, electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 2. 6% thanks to the clear weather. Ukrainians are advised to use powerful appliances during the operation of solar power plants.
In May, Lviv region became the leader in the number of registrations of electric vehicles – 799 units. The most popular models were VOLKSWAGEN ID.UNYX and HONDA eNS1.
Traders are taking profits after the rally triggered by the clashes between Israel and Iran. Investors are awaiting central bank decisions on monetary policy.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called on the G7 countries to strengthen sanctions against Russia. This is necessary to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine and the start of negotiations.
Due to the enemy's increased activity in Sumy region border area, a new North Sloboda direction has emerged. The Kharkiv direction has been renamed to South Sloboda.
After the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, oil prices are rising again. Fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are putting pressure on the market.
Over the past day, 175 combat clashes took place at the front, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsky and Kursk directions. The enemy launched 4 missile and 54 air strikes.
Two people were injured in Kyiv as a result of the night drone attack. One was hospitalized, the other woman is receiving outpatient treatment. There is also damage in the Darnytskyi district.
Roman Svichkar became the European Fencing Champion, and Alina Komashchuk won a silver medal. These are the first personal awards at the European Championships in the careers of athletes.
At night, Russia launched 138 drones at Ukraine, the main attack was on the Donetsk region. Air defense shot down 125 UAVs, but hits were recorded in 10 places and debris fell in 8.
A White House official stated that Trump will meet with Zelenskyy, Carney, and Sheinbaum at the summit. Zelenskyy and Trump last met at Pope Francis' funeral in April.
The GTS operators of Poland and Ukraine will increase the guaranteed throughput capacity in the direction of Ukraine to 12. 4 million m³ per day. This decision diversifies gas supplies and expands import routes.
The bodies of 1,200 deceased have been successfully returned to Ukraine. This was made possible through repatriation efforts.
