The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called the Hungarian "national consultations" VOKS2025 regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU propagandistic and manipulative. Kyiv believes that the true purpose of the campaign is to divert attention from the failures of the Orbán government and is convinced that Ukraine's accession to the EU is in Hungary's strategic interests.
Laser technologies for anti-mine activities, developed by UTTC, were demonstrated for the first time in Ukraine. These systems allow remote neutralization of mines and explosive ordnance, ensuring the safety of sappers.
The area of potentially mined lands in Ukraine has decreased by over 20% since the end of 2022, now totaling about 137,000 square kilometers, predominantly agricultural land. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the attraction of $1.2 billion in demining aid and the formation of an international coalition of over fifty states.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv region with drones, striking private homes and apartment buildings. As a result of the attack, houses and cars were damaged in Derhachi, and a 65-year-old woman was injured in the Zolochiv community.
North American and European airlines canceled flights to the Persian Gulf after US strikes on Iran, which led to the closure of airspace and increased security concerns. This forces carriers to redirect or cancel flights, increasing costs and affecting the region's aviation hub.
As a result of Russian military attacks on Donetsk region on June 23, at least four people were killed and three were wounded. The shelling affected the Pokrovsk community and Kostiantynivka, causing destruction and casualties among the civilian population.
Massive Russian night attack on Kyiv led to significant destruction in Shevchenkivskyi district: 9 dead, 25 injured, over 30 objects damaged. Consequences are being eliminated, people are provided with support and compensation.
On the night of June 23, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the Atlas oil depot in Rostov Oblast, which supplied fuel to Russian troops. The attack caused a large-scale fire, and its results will reduce the enemy's offensive capabilities.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative coin "Ukrainian cotton. Self-propelled artillery unit "Bohdana"" with a face value of 5 hryvnias and a circulation of up to 75,000 units, dedicated to the self-propelled artillery unit developed according to NATO standards and which received its baptism of fire on Snake Island. The coin can be purchased from June 24 in the NBU online store and from distributor banks.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have transformed the toxic fungus Aspergillus flavus into a potent cancer-fighting compound that destroys tumors. The discovery of aspergimycins, a class of RiPP molecules, demonstrates significant potential in treating leukemia.
Scientists have discovered that the weakening of the Gulf Stream ocean current has been happening for over a century, and it could soon disappear entirely, causing extreme cooling in Europe. A new study points to a "cold blob" in the North Atlantic as evidence of the weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
In Nadvirnyanshchyna, a person who shot a horse with a smoothbore rifle on June 20 or 21 is being sought. The Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast police have launched an investigation.
SBU prevented a repeat assassination attempt on Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon, having detained four FSB agent-combat groups and their coordinator in Kyiv. The Russian special service had offered a reward of USD 400,000 for the journalist's murder, entrusting the preparation of the assassination to a concealed agent in Kyiv, who formed agent-combat groups from natives of the North Caucasus.
Israel rejects the European Union's accusations of human rights and humanitarian aid violations in Gaza, stating that it is waging a just fight. The Israeli government criticized the EU report, which "does not take into account the context" and "strategic reality" of the fight against terrorism.
An Azerbaijani citizen with a Polish passport was arrested in Greece for espionage near a naval base. 5,000 files with photos of ships entering and leaving the base were found on his devices, and a possible connection to other arrests is being investigated.
Ukrainian blogger Mykhailo Lebiha accidentally recorded a powerful explosion from a Russian drone attack near Kyiv during a stream on June 23, with the shockwave damaging his home. Lebiha is known for raising funds to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Oleksiy Reznikov emphasized that conventional weapons from the US are no longer a decisive factor, as Ukraine's European partners have increased arms supplies for defense. He added that the war is changing, and drones are coming to the fore, effectively destroying enemy equipment at a low cost.
According to former Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov, Russian negotiators behave politely, but are not authorized to make decisions and are merely a mouthpiece for the Kremlin, afraid to relay "bad news" to the top. They do not inform Moscow about the real situation at the front, which became evident during an attempt to organize an exchange of bodies of the fallen.
Former Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov believes that Donald Trump seeks to end the war in Ukraine for the sake of the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump positions himself as a mediator, not taking any side, and tries various methods to achieve negotiations.
European NATO allies are concerned about the rapid withdrawal of US troops from Europe amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. After the summit, allies will pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense, then the US will present a military review.
The National Agency for Asset Management and Recovery (ARMA) held a tender for the management of the seized "Zhovten" complex in Koncha-Zaspa, which caused a new scandal. The winner was "Kompania Konstanta 2020" LLC, associated with Odesa businessman Borys Kaufman, who is already systematically seizing adjacent territories.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that Ukrainian DeepStrike operations on the territory of the Russian Federation exceed the cost of damage by 15 times. Ukraine will continue these strikes, increasing their scale and depth.
Israeli-American strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, slowed the country's nuclear program by approximately six months. Iran confirmed the attacks and vowed to continue implementing the program.
Yegor Troyanovsky's Ukrainian documentary film "Cuba and Alaska" about two paramedics was shown at Sheffield DocFest in Britain. The film highlights the lives of female military personnel who carry out rescue missions in the combat zone and explores the impact of war on their ties to civilian life, raising the question of returning to pre-war reality.
In Sumy region, a multi-level defense system against Russian drones is being deployed. Mobile groups are already operating, detecting and shooting down enemy drones, and nets are also being installed along roads.
On the night of June 22, Russian troops attacked Odesa region with attack drones, causing fires at infrastructure facilities, including an ambulance station and a residential building. Rescuers promptly extinguished the fires, and there were no casualties.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that war "starts right now" after US strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. Israel raised its alert level and security measures, and the US strikes were the culmination of weeks of Israeli attacks on Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.
"Liverpool" has agreed to a $54 million deal for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who will soon undergo a medical. Kerkez is set to sign a five-year contract and will join "Liverpool", who are also close to signing Florian Wirtz for 100 million pounds.
The Swiss People's Party proposes to revoke the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees, arguing for the stability of some territories in Ukraine. More than 69,000 Ukrainians are in Switzerland with status S, two-thirds of whom depend on assistance.
Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Sports Committee of Ukraine, and Underwater Sports Federation called for the suspension of Russian "neutral" athletes Kateryna Mykhailushkina and Oleksii Fedkin from participating in the XII World Games in Chengdu, China. It has been established that the mentioned athletes and their coach are members of the Central Sports Club of the Russian Army.
