Julia Shramko
Romania scrambled a military helicopter IAR 330 Puma to monitor a Russian attack on Ukraine 31 km from Sulina. No airspace incursion was reported.
Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov announced a possible new exchange in the near future. He also held a meeting with students of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
Due to hostilities, consumers in six regions were temporarily left without electricity supply. No restrictions are forecast for today, but they advise saving electricity in the evening.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that at the summit in July, allies will announce new defense contracts and reaffirm support for Ukraine. He sent a message to Putin about the alliance's readiness to defend itself.
The National Bank set the official dollar exchange rate for June 26 at UAH 44. 9229, weakening the hryvnia by 5 kopecks. The euro exchange rate also rose to UAH 50.9201 after a previous strengthening.
On the night of June 26, Russia launched 7 ballistic missiles and 189 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 3 missiles and 174 drones.
U. S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the Watergate scandal would hardly topple a presidency in the modern political environment. He drew parallels between Nixon and Trump, calling them targets of the "deep state."
In Kharkiv, a man attacked TCR military personnel with a knife during a notification. One serviceman died, another was operated on, the attacker is at large.
Latvian intelligence has reported signs of Russia preparing military provocations against the Baltic countries or Poland. A NATO source has confirmed data on Putin's plans to test the alliance's unity.
At night, the enemy struck the Kremenchuk district, hitting industrial facilities with missiles and UAVs. As a result of the attack, a partial power outage occurred, which was later restored.
Forecasters predict variable cloudiness and no precipitation in most regions. In the south, east and Vinnytsia region, occasional brief rains with thunderstorms, daytime temperatures up to 32°, in Transcarpathia up to 35°.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that during the meeting between Trump and Putin in Anchorage, there was no agreement, only a proposal. He emphasized the U.S. readiness to facilitate the end of the war in Ukraine.
Russian troops struck locomotives of Ukrzaliznytsia in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy region. As a result of the attack, an assistant driver was killed.
A 38-year-old woman tied her son to a radiator with a metal chain, where he had been since the previous day. The boy was removed and placed in a rehabilitation center, and criminal proceedings have been initiated on charges of torture.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the signing of about 160 agreements worth over 10 billion euros at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026. The EU transferred the first tranche of a loan of 3.2 billion euros to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that Ukraine needs to open all clusters of EU accession negotiations to prove the seriousness of its intentions. He also noted that European integration must happen quickly, despite barriers to exports from the EU.
In Europe, at least 101 million people will face temperatures above 35°C due to the heatwave. Dozens of deaths have been recorded in Spain, France and Italy, as well as the shutdown of nuclear reactors due to overheating of rivers.
The French Navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver off the coast of Sicily. Macron stated that Europe will not allow the shadow fleet to circumvent sanctions and finance Russia's war.
Ukraine's state budget received €3. 2 billion from the EU under the new Ukraine Support Loan instrument. The funds will be directed to priority expenditures and macro-financial stability.
Today, registration of electronic offices for admission to professional colleges began. Last year, over 134 thousand applicants started studying in 68 specialties.
On the night of June 25, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the "Poltavskaya" oil depot in the Krasnodar Krai. Three bridges and a "Skala-M" radar system were also destroyed in Crimea.
The President of Ukraine confirmed strikes on the "Poltavskaya" oil depot 300 km away and two oil refineries in Ufa, 1500 km from the front line. He called this consistent responses to Russia's prolongation of the war.
Emergency power outages have been implemented in Kyiv and Brovary. DTEK specialists are working to resolve the issue, with estimated restoration by 4:00 PM.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported the exposure of an organized group that embezzled UAH 47 million on the procurement of shelters. The total amount of damages across several regions reaches UAH 81 million.
The European Union is transferring the first tranche of €3. 2 billion in macro-financial assistance under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. This was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at URC 2026.
The United Kingdom has announced a support package for Ukraine worth nearly £290 million for energy and anti-corruption efforts. At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, the EU is also expected to announce the first tranche under a €90 billion loan.
A study in Nature has shown that the temperature that takes into account humidity and wind is rising faster than the usual temperature. This leads to more frequent dangerous heat periods and tropical nights in Europe and other regions.
A 24-year-old Audi driver caused an accident in which a 50-year-old man died, and confessed to stabbing his mother to death. He has been notified of suspicion under two articles.
Ukrainian volleyball players defeated three-time Olympic champions from Brazil with a score of 3:1. Oleh Plotnytskyi scored 19 points in the first match after returning to the lineup.
By order of Ukrenergo, emergency power outages have been applied on the left bank of Kyiv. Residents are urged to use electricity sparingly to preserve the energy system.