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A 41-year-old serviceman with AWOL status threatened a cafe worker with a live grenade and tore an earring from her. He faces up to 15 years in prison for robbery.
In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, a drone fell and exploded near a gas distribution station, two people were hospitalized. Also, a UAV fell on a three-story non-residential building near a market.
The President of Ukraine held an important conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, discussing prospects for joint work in Europe on anti-ballistic defense. Zelenskyy informed about the situation in Ukraine and the need for additional air defense missiles.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv and the region, 14 people were killed and nearly 60 wounded. In Vyshneve, over 500 people were evacuated due to the threat of repeated detonation.
On the night of July 6, the Russian Federation struck Ukraine with 68 missiles and 351 UAVs. Air defense shot down 37 missiles and 326 drones, hits were recorded at 34 locations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The leaders discussed strengthening air defense and agreed to work together on this.
The number of dead as a result of the russian attack on Kyiv has increased to 17. Emergency and rescue operations are ongoing at the site of the strike.
July is rich in holidays that reflect Ukrainian identity, in particular the Day of Ukrainian Statehood on July 15. This month honors military sailors, police officers, medical workers and other professions.
Ukraine has passed the first hot month without power outages. Experts warn of risks due to heat, repairs, and possible Russian attacks.
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.
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.
On June 20 and 21, a number of events will take place in Kyiv: the concert "Our Prom 2026", the musical "Insects", the ballet "Coppélia" and others. There will also be martial arts competitions and a classical music concert.
On June 21, the "KyivPride" march will take place in Kyiv. During the event, temporary restrictions on vehicle traffic in the city center and changes to public transport routes are planned.
The "Fair Mobilization" movement has published a rating of individuals who evade military service. First place was taken by Vitaliy Shabunin with 62% of the votes.
The Ombudsman's Office conducted monitoring after complaints about conditions for the military. They stated that the hospital is operating at a loss due to understated state tariffs.
From June 28, the train "Bessarabia" will run daily on the Kyiv-Chișinău route. The departure time from Chișinău has been changed to 19:52 for more convenient connections.
In the first five months of 2026, owners of luxury cars paid UAH 140. 2 million in tax, which is 47.1% more than last year. The most funds came from Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, and Lviv regions.
The Prymorskyi District Court of Odesa found Serhii Shalaev guilty of the murder of activist Demian Hanul. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
Law enforcement officers conducted the second stage of the anti-drug special operation "Rubicon", eliminating drug laboratories and seizing almost 90 kg of drug products. The value of the seized drugs at black market prices is almost 70 million hryvnias.
Macron convinced Trump to support Ukraine after Zelenskyy showed a photo of the damaged Assumption Cathedral in Kyiv. G7 leaders adapted their messages to Trump's view of global politics.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov demonstrated to his German colleague Boris Pistorius the results of the attack on Moscow on June 18. Footage of Ukrainian drones over the Russian capital has appeared online.
Breast milk protects infants from infections and improves brain development. The best alternative in its absence is certified pasteurized donor milk.
The perpetrators defrauded a man of 5. 6 million UAH by staging a threat of property confiscation via the TCC. The apartment and house have been seized, and the investigation is ongoing.
Lavrov threatened Ukraine with regular massive strikes after the attack on the Moscow refinery. Putin previously ordered an increase in the intensity of shelling.
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Council of Justice to dismiss the former head of the OASC, Pavlo Vovk. The judge's appeal against the disciplinary sanction was dismissed without merit.
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.
Zelenskyy called the strikes on Moscow that hit oil refineries an absolutely fair response. Ukraine will continue to strike if Russia does not end the war.
Olha Sopit has won Ukraine's first-ever European Championship gold medal in women's foil. In the final, the Kyiv native defeated the highly decorated Italian Arianna Errigo.
Viktor Dorosh has been dismissed from his position as director of the capital's hospital due to numerous violations. The investigation was launched following reports regarding the death of a serviceman.