Olga Rozgon
Russia used about 1400 drones, almost 1500 guided aerial bombs and 19 missiles against Ukraine over the week. Zelenskyy called strengthening air defense a priority.
The Prosecutor General announced the transfer of over 8. 3 million USDT to the ARMA crypto wallet. The assets were seized in the case of an international hacker group.
In Zaporizhzhia, as a result of the night airstrikes by the Russian Federation on June 27, nine people were injured, including two children. The attack caused destruction to a residential multi-story building and an educational institution.
U. S. Vice President JD Vance stated that violence will be met with a response following strikes on Iranian facilities. The attack was a response to an assault on a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
The IWF has allowed athletes from russia and belarus of all age groups to participate in competitions. The decision was made in accordance with the IOC recommendations on neutrality.
The Ukrainian Navy destroyed a boat that was attempting to provide logistics for Russian troops on the Tendrivska Spit. The Navy released a video of the strike on the enemy vessel.
The next Ukraine Recovery Conference will take place in Tallinn in 2027. Estonia took over the baton as the organizer after the event in Gdańsk.
On the night of June 27, Russia attacked Ukraine with 129 attack UAVs. Defense forces neutralized 113 drones, hits were recorded at seven locations.
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four plants in Germany. This will be the most extensive reorganization in the company's 89-year history.
Over the past day, 256 combat engagements occurred at the front. The Russian troops showed the highest activity in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.
Venezuelan authorities have confirmed the deaths of 920 people due to earthquakes in the La Guaira region. 172 people remain trapped under the rubble, and over 50,000 are considered missing.
Israel and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington. The document provides for the beginning of the withdrawal of IDF forces from parts of southern Lebanon.
The SIS and the Prosecutor's Office of Moldova stopped a scheme of illegal export of dual-use goods to Russia. The value of the supplies under investigation exceeds 21 million lei.
The tanker Deliver has been brought to the Gulf of Fos after being seized by French military. The vessel will be at the disposal of the Marseille prosecutor as part of an investigation.
President Zelenskyy stated that the fight for the deoccupation of Crimea is a priority. He emphasized the connection between justice for Ukraine and the Crimean Tatar people.
In Kherson, a Russian drone attacked a civilian car, which burned down completely. The man who was in the car died on the spot.
U. S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack jeopardized the resumption of shipping and halted the evacuation of vessels.
President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness for meetings of leaders to end the war, but emphasized that Russia must take the first step towards peace. He stressed that Russia started the war and it must end it.
John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information, reaching a deal with prosecutors. The agreement may allow him to avoid prison time.
The Ministry of Defense has announced a new competitive tender for the purchase of 155-mm extended-range artillery rounds. The previous tender allowed saving over 16% and additionally purchasing tens of thousands of shells.
On the evening of June 26, in Vinnytsia, two boys were injured as a result of the explosion of an unknown object. The police are establishing the circumstances of the incident.
Peskov said he had not familiarized himself with the video address of veteran Lunin, who threatened a military mutiny. Later, Lunin reported that he was invited to Moscow by pro-Kremlin activist Borodin.
The presidents of Ukraine and Latvia discussed cooperation within the Drone Deal, PURL, and SAFE programs. Zelenskyy thanked Latvia for its contribution to PURL and support for opening negotiation clusters on EU accession.
The digital platform "Dodomu" started operating in test mode for Ukrainians abroad who are considering returning. The resource helps to obtain information about services, employment, and create a personal return plan.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highly praised the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refining infrastructure. According to him, the total production volume at refineries in Russia has decreased by a third.
63 combat engagements occurred on the front over the past day. The most intense battles continue in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized scheme for obtaining fake disability status in Kyiv. Among the suspects are heads of the Military Medical Commission and the Medical and Social Expert Commission, with the cost of services reaching $30,000.
On June 26, the main session of entrance exams for master's programs began, with over 102,000 applicants participating. Of these, 97,887 will take the tests in Ukraine, and 4,638 abroad.
On June 25, the EU Council extended sanctions against Russia for another 12 months, until July 31, 2027. The restrictions cover trade, finance, energy, and technology.
Over the past day, there were 213 combat engagements on the front line, 28 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy lost over 40 occupiers, a fuel depot and equipment were destroyed.