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.
On June 18-19, units of the Defense Forces struck railway bridges near Rozdolne and Vladyslavivka in Crimea. The objects were used by the enemy for military transportation.
Nasri Asfura during his first official visit paid tribute to Ukrainian defenders. President Zelensky called this an important gesture of respect and solidarity.
A Russian drone attacked the building of a logistics operator in Zaporizhzhia. At least three people were injured.
The government has approved a mechanism for urgent reparations for victims of sexual violence related to the aggression of the Russian Federation. The one-time payment will be 3,000 euros, and funding will be provided by international partners.
The government has approved a new procedure for licensing defense technologies of the Defense Forces. Military authors will receive at least 25% of the funds from paid licenses.
The occupiers continuously shell energy infrastructure with drones and artillery. Fires have broken out at some facilities, damage is significant.
