Kyiv

The SBU has initiated 174 criminal proceedings against UOC (MP) priests, 122 clerics have been served with suspicion notices, and 31 have received conviction verdicts. SBU head Vasyl Maliuk emphasizes that the status of a clergyman does not exempt one from responsibility for crimes against national security.

CRH International executives visited the Pivden-Tsement plant in Mykolaiv region, familiarizing themselves with investment plans for preparing the launch of a second kiln. They noted the implementation of international labor protection standards and confirmed their intention to invest in production in Ukraine.

SBU Head Vasyl Maliuk revealed details of the failed attempt by Russian special services to blow up the SBU building in February. The agent, who was supposed to deliver 7 kilograms of explosives to the building, was detained.

The SBU prevented two assassination attempts on the well-known journalist Dmytro Gordon. At least two agency networks were involved in the operations, one of which was coordinated by former regional MP Vitaliy Hrushevsky, and the other by a Dagestani criminal group.

The SBU prevented an assassination attempt on sniper Denys Yermak, brother of the head of the President's Office. The assassination was planned to be carried out by detonating an explosive device weighing 2.5 kg, made by an executor from Kharkiv.

As a result of the enemy strike on the Putyvl community, children and young people were injured, including a 6-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl. Their condition is not severe; medical assistance is being provided.

The death toll from the Russian night attack on Kyiv has risen to 9 people. Rescuers continue the search operation.

Exit #8 from the "Sviatoshyn" metro station resumed operations after the night attack. The elevator near the station has been sent for repair due to significant damage.

SBU prevented a repeat assassination attempt on Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon, having detained four FSB agent-combat groups and their coordinator in Kyiv. The Russian special service had offered a reward of USD 400,000 for the journalist's murder, entrusting the preparation of the assassination to a concealed agent in Kyiv, who formed agent-combat groups from natives of the North Caucasus.

On June 23, Russian occupiers struck Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi with a ballistic missile, destroying a local educational institution. Adults from the teaching staff may be under the rubble.

The death toll from Russia's night attack on Kyiv has risen to eight people. Enemy strikes damaged residential buildings, office premises, business centers, and cars in several districts of the capital.

The number of victims in the capital after the enemy attack increased to 34 people. 25 of them were registered in the Shevchenkivskyi district, appeals for medical help continue.

The number of victims of Russia's night attack on Ukraine has risen to 38, with seven dead. In Kyiv, at least 25 buildings were damaged; in Bila Tserkva, a drone hit a hospital.

Lesia Karnaukh, First Deputy Head, temporarily headed the State Tax Service after Ruslan Kravchenko was appointed Prosecutor General. Kravchenko started working as Prosecutor General on June 23 after being appointed by the President on June 21 and supported by the Verkhovna Rada on June 17.

Newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki has faced doubts among Poles regarding his ability to maintain good relations with Ukraine, according to a UCE Research poll for Onet. Only 32.6% of respondents believe his presidency will have a positive impact on ties with Kyiv, while 40.3% hold the opposite opinion.

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced strengthening control over investigations into crimes against children, introducing mandatory participation of prosecutor's office leadership.

The sniper and his accomplices have been sentenced to 13-15 years in prison for the attempted assassination of Kyiv Oblast Council deputy Vyacheslav Sobolev in 2019. As a result of the assassination attempt, the deputy's three-year-old son died.

The number of people injured by the Russian strike on Kyiv has increased to 28, 12 of them have been hospitalized, and the others have received outpatient care. 7 people have died, and the search and rescue operation is ongoing.

Ukrainian blogger Mykhailo Lebiha accidentally recorded a powerful explosion from a Russian drone attack near Kyiv during a stream on June 23, with the shockwave damaging his home. Lebiha is known for raising funds to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned that escalation in the Middle East would lead to rising oil prices, affecting the war in Ukraine. He noted that Russia is intensifying attacks, taking advantage of the situation, and expressed hope for a new EU sanctions package.

The number of people killed as a result of russia's night attack in Kyiv has risen to seven. The seventh body was unblocked from under the rubble of a five-story building in the Shevchenkivskyi district.

As a result of the night enemy attack in Kyiv, electrical networks were damaged. DTEK energy workers have already restored power supply to over 300 homes, and currently all houses have electricity again.

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.

The number of injured in Kyiv has risen to 31 people as a result of Russia's night attack. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.

During a massive missile attack on Kyiv, civilian infrastructure facilities in the Solomianskyi district, including the KPI campus, were damaged. The strike caused destruction in the sports complex, academic buildings, and dormitories, but no casualties were found.

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 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.

President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack on Kyiv and other cities, reporting destruction and casualties. He announced discussions on Ukraine's defense and pressure on Russia during his visit to Great Britain.

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.

At night, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 352 drones and 16 missiles, targeting mostly Kyiv. Air defense forces neutralized 339 drones and 15 missiles, repelling the massive attack.