Julia Shramko
Investigation launched into the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the Dovzhenko Film Studios. Nearly 2,000 cultural heritage sites have already been damaged in Ukraine.
The SBU showed the wreckage of the Geran-2 drone that hit the Lavra on June 15, 2026. Parts of the enemy UAV were manufactured in the Russian Alabuga zone.
Rescuers have extinguished fires at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the Mystetskyi Arsenal. As a result of the massive Russian strike, 11 people were killed and 53 were injured.
At the latest G7 summit, Macron is promoting the idea of Europe's strategic autonomy. However, the real results of his vision remain limited.
As a result of a repeated Russian strike on Kharkiv, four rescuers were killed and nine others were injured. The State Emergency Service has released the names and ranks of the fallen heroes.
Due to shelling, parts of Kyiv and four regions are without electricity; a power engineer was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Bad weather has cut power to another 30 settlements in the Kyiv region.
Marta Kos announced a new generation of accession treaties with additional guarantees. The issue of the right of veto will be discussed for each country.
The Russian Federation attacked the Lavra on the day the negotiation cluster between Ukraine and the EU opened. EU is introducing sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex and the shadow fleet.
World leaders supported the US-Iran deal. Israel has reportedly not yet signed the agreement and maintains a military presence in so-called "security zones" in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and Syria.
On the night of June 15, windows were blown out in the HACC building due to a Russian attack. Despite the damage, all scheduled court hearings will take place as planned.
Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron condemned the Russian attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The G7 summit will discuss increasing pressure on Russia for the sake of peace.
A woman died in the hospital, increasing the death toll from the attack on Kyiv to five. 18 high-rise buildings and facilities in all districts of the city were damaged.
Overnight, drones attacked bridges across Chonhar and onto the Arabat Spit. Traffic through Chonhar is completely blocked, while a reversible traffic flow has been introduced in Henichesk.
Kaja Kallas announced sanctions against Russia's military complex and shadow fleet. The EU will also discuss an entry ban for Russian military personnel.
Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced to four years for rape and violence. The Oslo District Court acquitted the Crown Prince's stepson on two other counts.
As a result of a massive Russian attack, the Assumption Cathedral was damaged and people were killed. Zelenskyy called on the G7 for a decisive response and the provision of air defense systems.
Russian attack causes 26 fires in Kyiv, damaging the Lavra and Mystetskyi Arsenal. Four people killed; SES aviation deployed to extinguish the flames.
The night attack killed 9 people and injured more than 40 others in three regions of Ukraine. Dozens of residential buildings, medical facilities, and infrastructure were damaged.
The Lavra has been closed due to a Shahed drone strike on the Assumption Cathedral and damage to the tower. State Emergency Service rescuers are extinguishing the fire and conducting emergency operations.
Russia attacked the Dovzhenko Film Studio in Kyiv and destroyed its oldest costume collection. Buildings were damaged along with millions of units of the studio's unique clothing.
Due to shelling of infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia trains are running with delays of up to four hours. Railway workers are using backup locomotives to maintain movement.
In Kyiv, the number of victims of the massive Russian attack has increased to 30 people. Among the wounded are two children aged 5 and 6.
Air defense shot down 50 missiles, including 5 "Zircons," and 582 drones during the night attack. Hits by 20 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs were recorded at 42 locations.
Rheinmetall CEO stated there is a risk of France withdrawing from the MGCS project. Paris plans to cut funding for the program by more than half.
The Pentagon has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the list of companies assisting the PRC military. China demands the decision be overturned and threatens a harsh response.
A court in Munich has held Google responsible for the content of AI overviews that accused publishers of fraud. The company is creating independent content.
Ukraine is preparing for the opening of the first cluster of negotiations with the European Union and participation in the G7, EU, and NATO summits. The President expects new sanctions against the Russian Federation and the strengthening of air defense.
Footage of the capital's Kontraktova Square is being shared online, indicating that the Ferris wheel has been removed from there.
Zelenskyy announced the construction of new Russian bases near Europe. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's experience in the context of defending against Moscow's prolonged aggression.
At the G7 summit, Ukraine will raise the issues of air defense supplies and achieving a just peace. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend a working session with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the summit.