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Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
President Zelenskyy stated that the European Council meeting will discuss strengthening air defense and preparation for winter. The discussions will be based on the agreements of the G7 summit.
Svyatoslav Pavlyuk spoke about the development of renewable energy to reduce imports. Currently, it is only capable of powering critical urban infrastructure.
The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.
Inflation will rise at the end of the year due to high energy prices and labor shortages. The NBU forecasts a return to a steady slowdown in prices only in 2027.
The NSDC will review Kyiv's winter preparations due to the slow pace of work. The state has already allocated nearly 4 billion hryvnias to the capital for these needs.
Due to shelling and severe weather, five regions and 22 villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region have been de-energized. Power engineers are restoring the grids; no blackout schedules are planned yet.
The enemy attacked two districts of the Poltava region, damaging enterprises and an energy facility. One person has been hospitalized, and work to restore electricity is underway.
The war in Iran has cost the EU 25 billion euros, prompting Brussels to create a corridor through India. The IMEC project aims to secure the supply of energy and goods.
The tanker Mraikh, carrying Qatari gas, is heading to Pakistan following the US-Iran deal. This restores movement through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude prices fell below $80 due to a peace agreement between the US and Iran. The restoration of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has stabilized global supplies.
In occupied Dzhankoi, a power outage schedule of two hours on, two hours off has been introduced for two days. More than 50 settlements are without power due to damage to energy facilities.
Starting July 1, new loans for business will become available, and VAT on robots has been abolished. The government has simplified conditions for the energy and defense sectors.
The US-Iran deal could crash oil prices to $50 per barrel. Systemic strikes on Russian refineries are deepening the fuel deficit in the aggressor country.
By the end of June 17, thunderstorms are expected in five regions of Ukraine. A yellow level of danger has been declared due to possible disruptions in the operation of power systems and transport.
The occupiers attacked a mobile Ukrposhta branch in Nikopol. The driver sustained a leg injury; his life is not in danger.
Due to the strike on a DTEK facility in the Dnipropetrovsk region, 19,400 families were without electricity. Power engineers promptly restored the electricity supply to all homes.
Europe expects heat up to 40 degrees due to a heat dome. Experts warn of infrastructure unreadiness and the danger of tropical nights.
The UAE is expanding ports and building pipelines to export oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The plan is aimed at achieving complete energy independence.
Due to shelling and severe weather, parts of four regions and 40 villages have been de-energized. Power engineers are working; no scheduled consumption restrictions are planned for today.
The General Staff reports strikes on 16 major oil refineries and the loss of 30% of Russia's capacity. Due to fuel shortages, the enemy has introduced a rationing system and limits at gas stations.
Attacks on oil refineries have caused fuel shortages in Russia and rising prices. The strikes also hit logistics and the production of components for explosives and the military.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and licenses for anti-ballistic systems with the G7. Partners will provide a winter energy package and assist with reconstruction.
G7 countries will increase sanctions pressure on Russian oil and gas. The leaders also promised to provide Ukraine with new air defense systems.
Power outages have been recorded in five regions due to shelling and severe weather conditions. Power engineers are conducting repairs, and no consumption restrictions are planned for today.
Britain will provide Ukraine with nuclear fuel for two years for £210 million. The new sanctions will restrict the operations of over 600 Russian vessels and the shadow fleet.
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced payments of up to 170 thousand hryvnias and motivational contracts for military personnel. New terms of service and conditions for discharge to the reserve have been defined.
Sybiha called on the EU to create an anti-ballistic shield following Russia's massive attack. The Minister emphasized that there is no alternative to Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
A peace agreement between Washington and Tehran could return the West's attention to Ukraine. The expert warns of the risks of pressure on Kyiv regarding negotiations with the RF.
The restoration of oil supplies will take months due to logistical problems and security risks. Despite the deal, prices remain higher than pre-war levels.