War in Ukraine
Ukrainian defense company Fire Point is accelerating the development of the European missile defense system FREYJA after signing an agreement with German HENSOLDT. The first FP-7.X interceptor missiles could be ready by the end of this year.
The war in Ukraine is changing military doctrines, where drones are becoming the primary means of attack. Ukraine is actively using mid-strikes and deep strikes to target enemy logistics and strategic facilities.
Representatives of "ATESH" conducted reconnaissance of three objects of the Russian Federation's military infrastructure in western Crimea. The collected materials were handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian energy system passed the first month of summer relatively stable, but remains vulnerable. Experts warn of a capacity deficit of up to 2.4 GW due to nuclear power plant repairs and possible new attacks.
A breast milk bank operates in Kyiv. Donor milk undergoes strict screening and pasteurization.
Russian military attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Kherson, leaving the central part of the city without electricity. The consequences of the strikes are being determined.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Orenburg gas processing and helium plants on the night of June 24. The buildings of the "Vladimir" space communications center in the Vladimir region were also damaged.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 220 million for the needs of the Defense Forces. The funds will go towards training the National Guard, arming the Ministry of Defense, and intelligence.
The EU has initiated the creation of a European Defense Union, which plans to involve Ukraine. The discussion is no longer only about unmanned systems, but also about countering ballistic missiles
As a result of a russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, 19 people were injured, five of them in serious condition. Three people were killed, and a building, an excavator, and a car were damaged.
In June 2026, young vegetables, strawberries, and sweet cherries became cheaper in Ukraine. At the same time, apricots, peaches, blueberries, and raspberries became more expensive due to spring frosts.
In the "Army+" application, after the report is approved, a white stripe with the status "On the way" automatically appears. The validity period of the status is 5 days for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service, and 48 hours after the order - for the National Guard of Ukraine.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, together with her British, French, German and Polish counterparts, will meet in Berlin on June 24. The "E5" group will discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense and sanctions against Russia.
The President of Ukraine recorded four repeaters in the Gomel and Brest regions of Belarus, which are used for drone attacks. Kyiv demands that Minsk dismantle the equipment.
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck four gas compressor stations in Crimea and other Russian logistics facilities on the night of June 20. SBS Commander Robert Brovdi reported hitting a bridge, a tugboat, and occupiers' equipment.
Despite the governor's claims of repelling a UAV attack on the Tyumen Refinery, OSINT analysts recorded thick smoke over the plant. Local residents heard explosions and saw fire trucks.
The Ministry of Culture reported damage to 19 cultural heritage sites in the Lavra after the attack on June 15. In the Assumption Cathedral, an emergency covering has already been installed on 70% of the roof.
The images show damage to fuel tanks, two of which burned down completely. The strike was carried out by Ukrainian FP-1 drones manufactured by Fire Point.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the road bridge across the Henichesk Strait on the night of June 20. Also hit were the Pantsir-S air defense system and enemy UAV control points.
An enemy Shahed drone hit a gas station in the south of Odesa region. The fire was extinguished, no casualties.
In the case of illegal departure of men abroad under the guise of music tours, six people received suspicion, including the former acting Minister of Culture. The cost of a place in a fake band reached $13,000.
The former official is suspected of facilitating the illegal transportation of 8 men of conscription age across the border under the guise of musicians. He re-sent a letter to the border guards after the refusal.
June 20 marks World Refugee Day. As of the beginning of May 2026, nearly 4.37 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection in EU countries.
Over the past day, 234 combat engagements occurred on the front, the most in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. The enemy carried out 90 airstrikes and used almost 10 thousand kamikaze drones.
On the night of June 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 strike UAVs. Air defense shot down or suppressed 92 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
President Zelenskyy stated that repeaters for adjusting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine are operating on the territory of Belarus. He called on Lukashenko to turn them off within a week, otherwise the Armed Forces of Ukraine will do it.
An organized criminal group illegally seized 17 hectares of forest fund lands near "Bukovel". Among the exposed participants is an active prosecutor's office employee.
In Kramatorsk on June 19, as a result of two Russian shellings, three people were killed and six were wounded. The first strike occurred at 11:30 from a Tornado-S MLRS, the second at 12:15 from a Grad MLRS.
A meeting of the UN Security Council is scheduled for June 22 at Ukraine's request due to Russia's massive attack. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the attacks are destroying communities and cultural heritage.