Julia Shramko
In France, three people aged 80 to 95 have died due to the heat. Europe has issued warnings about temperatures exceeding the norm by 5-10 degrees.
Rescuers have been searching for a 10-year-old boy for the second day, who was swept away by the Tisza River's current while resting. Divers, police, and local residents have been involved in the search.
In June 2026, the El Niño phenomenon returned, characterized by higher water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. Data from the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite indicate a strengthening of the phenomenon, which could have consequences for weather in various regions.
In Voronezh, according to OSINT analysis, JSC "VZPP-Sborka", which produces microchips, was attacked. The governor confirmed damage to production facilities and casualties.
In the Dnipro and Darnytsia districts of Kyiv, energy workers are restoring electricity supply after an accident. Power should return to homes by 4:00 PM.
A 41-year-old woman died at the Hurricane Festival rock festival in Germany despite resuscitation attempts. Police are investigating the cause of death, suspecting pre-existing conditions.
The enemy hit educational institution buildings in Bilopillia with two missiles. An employee of one of the institutions was injured and hospitalized.
Yesterday, June 21, Oleksandr Ryabeka, a People's Deputy of Ukraine of the V and VI convocations, passed away. He was a scientist, human rights defender, and participant in the liquidation of the Chornobyl accident.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer announced his resignation from office. He is also leaving the post of leader of the Labour Party.
Russia attacked a Turkish dry cargo ship in the Black Sea overnight, killing an Egyptian citizen. The Ukrainian military rescued the crew, and vessels under the flags of Palau and Belize were also damaged.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported 9 suspicions due to illegal mining of subsoil, which caused over UAH 1. 5 billion in losses to the state, in 5 regions. The suspects extracted over 450 thousand cubic meters of minerals without permits.
The minister of the chancellery of the President of Poland stated that sending the order by courier added "insult to injury". President Navrotsky stripped Zelenskyy of the award.
A Russian drone deliberately struck a residential building in the Znob-Novhorodska community. Three people were killed, including a 13-year-old boy, and another child is in serious condition.
On June 22, 2026, five earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 3. 3 to 4.2 were recorded in the Crimea region. The epicenters were located in the Black Sea and near the coast; the earthquakes were classified as perceptible and strongly perceptible.
China has added 10 US companies, including MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, to the export control list. This is a response to US restrictions on Chinese companies linked to the military.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the gold series tournament of the continental tour in the Netherlands, jumping 1. 94 m. This is her second consecutive victory in the summer season after the Diamond League stage.
On the night of June 22, the Russians struck with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 88 unmanned aerial vehicles. The defense forces shot down or suppressed 79 drones, with a missile hit and 5 UAVs recorded.
As a result of the attack by Russian drones, two civilian vessels were hit, one crew member was killed. Eight sailors evacuated, the vessel lost its seaworthiness.
An explosion and fire occurred at the Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan. The authorities classify the incident as a technical accident, there is no threat to the public.
Foreign dry cargo vessel VICTRESS was struck by an enemy UAV, causing a large-scale fire. The Ukrainian Navy conducted a rescue operation, evacuating the crew, among whom there are casualties.
Despite the governor's claims of repelling a UAV attack on the Tyumen Refinery, OSINT analysts recorded thick smoke over the plant. Local residents heard explosions and saw fire trucks.
The Ministry of Culture reported damage to 19 cultural heritage sites in the Lavra after the attack on June 15. In the Assumption Cathedral, an emergency covering has already been installed on 70% of the roof.
In France, two people died as a result of the crash and fire of a twin-engine Cessna 421 aircraft. Among the victims, according to media reports, is Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft and owner of the plane.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the road bridge across the Henichesk Strait on the night of June 20. Also hit were the Pantsir-S air defense system and enemy UAV control points.
An enemy Shahed drone hit a gas station in the south of Odesa region. The fire was extinguished, no casualties.
The first stage of the "Thousand Springs" initiative has been completed with technical selection. In particular, 404 projects of feature films and series have been admitted to expert evaluation.
On June 21, there will be no precipitation in Ukraine, and on June 22-23, short-term rains with thunderstorms will pass. Daytime temperature 23-29°, locally up to 33°.
In Lviv region, from June 8 to June 18, Ukrainian-Polish search operations took place, signs of burials were found. Exhumation studies are needed to clarify the data.
US intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Netanyahu is likely to undermine efforts toward a deal with Iran through military actions in Lebanon. The political survival of the Israeli prime minister is tied to escalation against Hezbollah.
Vasyl Bodnar returned the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland due to the decision of the President of Poland to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle.