A 53-year-old man damaged the portrait of a Heavenly Hundred Hero in Khmelnytskyi. The police opened criminal proceedings on the fact of hooliganism.
From June 23 to 27, large-scale flight-tactical exercises of the Air Force and Air Defense will take place in Belarus. The military will practice strikes on ground targets, withdrawal of aviation units, support of ground troops, and other tasks.
Rescue operations have been completed in Kramatorsk after a Russian strike on a 4-story building. The bodies of five deceased individuals were recovered from under the rubble, and four people were injured.
In Kyiv's Podilskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, gas distribution to residential buildings has been temporarily suspended. This is due to damaged glazing and partial damage to gasified buildings as a result of falling debris from enemy drones and missiles.
New Zealand has announced an aid package for Ukraine totaling 16 million New Zealand dollars, equivalent to over 9 million US dollars. These funds are intended for military and humanitarian aid, as well as to support Ukrainians displaced to neighboring countries.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Putin is deliberately attacking Ukraine to demonstrate US weakness. He emphasized the need for strengthening sanctions against Russia and providing Ukraine with additional air defense systems.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla again used the term "karma", this time regarding Taras Topolia, whose apartment was damaged by Russian shelling. Bezuhla accused the singer of "fake service" after his report about the damage to his home.
The Israel Defense Forces struck six military airports in Iran, destroying 15 combat aircraft and helicopters, including F-14, F-5 fighters, and AH-1 helicopters. The operation also hit runways and underground hangars.
The Russian attack on Kyiv resulted in the death of six people, including a married couple, and the injury of 25 people, including 4 children and a 15-year-old girl. Rescue and utility services continue to work at 19 damaged locations in the city.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andrii Kovalenko, reacted to the massive Russian strike on Kyiv. He compared Russia to Iran, stating that Russia should be dealt with in the same way as Iran.
A selection of unusual comedies that combine humor with elements of drama, absurdity, surrealism or black humor is presented. Among them are "Friends", "Bullet Train", "Poor Things", "Wild Tales" and "The Menu", which offer unconventional plots and presentation.
President Zelenskyy stated that Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov is on a foreign business trip, working on opening hubs and issues of multiple citizenship. Chernyshov is expected to return after the completion of the trip, which is authorized until the end of the week.
The Chinese real estate market is experiencing a deep crisis, exacerbated by population decline and slowing urbanization. According to Goldman Sachs, demand for new housing in China's urban areas will fall to a quarter of 2017 peak levels.
Iran called the proposals of European countries at the Geneva talks on the nuclear program unrealistic, which could complicate reaching agreements. Tehran will analyze the proposals and provide answers in the next round, the date of which has not yet been determined.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his potential trip to the NATO summit is not exclusively tied to a meeting with Donald Trump. He noted that the decision on the trip will be made on the eve of the summit, although the likelihood of participation is high.
Ukraine needs $17. 3 billion for urgent reconstruction needs in 2025, including housing, energy, infrastructure, transport, and social protection. Of this amount, $7.4 billion is already covered by the state budget and partner assistance.
In Brazil, a hot air balloon with 21 people on board caught fire and crashed. Eight people died as a result of the tragedy, and 13 injured people were taken to hospitals.
NABU and SAP intend to file charges against Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov on June 23. Documents with the invitation were sent to the Cabinet of Ministers Secretariat on June 19.
On June 22, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains, isolated thunderstorms, and strong wind gusts in the northern and most central regions during the day. At night, the temperature will be 9-14°, and during the day 19-24°, in the south and southwest of the country up to 27°.
On June 21, a 60-year-old man died from an enemy drone in the village of Stary Saltiv, Chuhuiv district.
During the summer period, Shehyni and Krakovets checkpoints observe a significant increase in passenger traffic, amounting to 25% and expected to rise to 40%. Queues of vehicles have formed at the Shehyni and Krakovets checkpoints for exit from Ukraine due to intense traffic and ongoing repair works.
The Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Krakow moved the Ukrainian flag from the building's facade indoors due to threats. The theater's director, Krzysztof Głuchowski, stated that the theater will continue to support Ukraine, despite the change in the flag's location.
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar declared Viktor Orbán's referendum on Ukraine's EU accession a "complete failure". The survey lasted from April to June 20, with no more than 600,000 people participating, which is the lowest turnout in the history of National Consultations.
Since the beginning of the day, 77 combat engagements have taken place on the front line, 29 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders are repelling enemy attacks and holding their positions along the entire front line.
The Syrian Ministry of Interior has detained Wasim al-Assad, a cousin of the overthrown president Bashar al-Assad, who is considered one of the biggest drug traffickers and war criminals. He is accused of involvement in drug trafficking and support for the regime, which led to sanctions from the US and EU.
Ukraine won three medals at the European Canoe Sprint Championships in Račice, Czech Republic. Liudmyla Luzan won "silver", and Andrii Rybachok and Mykola Syniuk won "bronze".
Ukraine's junior national team won three gold medals on the first day of the Underwater Sports World Championship held in the Greek city of Chios. Yelyzaveta Hrechykihina, Veronika Vorobyova, and the 4x100 relay team became champions.
On June 20, 2025, in the Zaporizhia region, Russian troops launched an attack that injured a pregnant woman. She was hospitalized with mine-explosive injuries to her extremities and abdomen.
On June 20, 2025, Switzerland lifted several economic sanctions against Syria, including restrictions on financial services and trade in precious metals. This decision follows the actions of the European Union on May 27, 2025.
The National Bank of Ukraine issued commemorative coins "Executed Renaissance. Mykola Khvylovy" and "Executed Renaissance. Yulian Shpol" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. These coins honor the memory of artists who became victims of Stalinist repressions, reflecting their names and pseudonyms, and symbolizing unfulfilled dreams and a painful wound in the history of Ukraine.
