On the night of June 22, Russian troops attacked Odesa region with attack drones, causing fires at infrastructure facilities, including an ambulance station and a residential building. Rescuers promptly extinguished the fires, and there were no casualties.
On Saturday, June 21, cool weather with short-term rains and thunderstorms is expected in Ukraine, mainly in the western and northern regions. Temperatures will range from +18°C to +25°C, with the highest values in the south.
A law enforcement officer from Odesa region, together with his mother, organized a channel for illegal transportation of evaders to Moldova, using knowledge of the border area. The arrest took place while receiving another "tranche" of 6 thousand US dollars after transporting at least three people; they now face up to 9 years in prison.
In the south of Ukraine and Dnipropetrovsk region, the number of bites from venomous spiders, such as karakurts, tarantulas, and yellow sac spiders, has increased. Their bites cause severe pain, convulsions, respiratory problems, and allergic reactions, which in rare cases can be fatal.
Seven-year-old Solomiya Tarasyuk, who went missing in Odesa on June 18, has been found dead. The police are establishing the circumstances of the tragedy and are working with a man suspected of involvement in her death.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved changes to the rules for distance learning, which will come into force on September 1, 2025. Minimum occupancy requirements for distance classes and a mechanism for supporting teachers have been introduced.
The National Police stopped the activities of the largest illegal production of anabolic steroids in Ukraine. They were manufactured in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Lviv and Odesa regions.
A tragedy occurred in the Rozdilna district of the Odesa region. A 17-year-old girl died on the railway after being hit by a train. The police are investigating the circumstances.
During Zelenskyy's visit to Austria, a communique was signed on the return of Ukrainian children from Russia and a memorandum of cooperation in agriculture.
In Odesa, the police are investigating the fall of a seven-year-old boy from a five-story building on Velyka Arnautska Street. The child was hospitalized in serious condition.
Weather forecaster Natalka Didenko reported that on June 20, a cold snap is expected in Ukraine, except for the south. Before that, it will be warm in the country, hot in the south, and periodic rains will occur in the north.
In May, Lviv region became the leader in the number of registrations of electric vehicles – 799 units. The most popular models were VOLKSWAGEN ID.UNYX and HONDA eNS1.
In May 2025, renting a home in Ukraine continued to become more expensive, with the largest increase recorded in the Chernihiv, Kherson, and Odesa regions.
In May 2025, Zakarpattia and Lviv regions topped the ranking of the most expensive rental housing in Ukraine. The average rental cost here reaches almost 12 thousand hryvnias.
The case regarding the attempted bribery of the director of the port of "Chornomorsk" has been sent to court. The defendants tried to ensure the conclusion of an agreement between the port and the company on the transfer of the right to claim debt from another private company.
A Russian GRU agent who was making explosive devices for terrorist attacks has been detained in the Odesa region. The 36-year-old unemployed woman was making explosives in a rented apartment.
At night, Russian troops attacked the Izmail district of Odesa region with attack drones, damaging civilian infrastructure in the Vylkiv community. Reed warehouses were destroyed.
Overnight on June 12, the Russian Federation launched 63 drones at Ukraine, attacking the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Odesa regions. Air defense forces shot down 49 "Shahed" drones, but hits were recorded in 7 locations.
On the night of June 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 85 drones and an Iskander-M missile. Air defense forces neutralized 49 enemy UAVs in the east, south, north and center of the country.
On Wednesday, June 11, traffic will be temporarily restricted in Odesa and the region due to the visit of foreign delegations. Drivers are asked to plan their routes in advance.
From June 10, farmers growing cotton in the Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions can apply for UAH 10,000/ha. Applications will be accepted until July 10.
In the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district, the police detained two teenagers who tortured a 12-year-old boy. They face up to 10 years of imprisonment under the article on torture.
On June 9, a decrease in temperature to +19+24 degrees is expected in Ukraine due to a cold atmospheric front. In some regions, short-term rains and thunderstorms will occur, and gusts of wind are possible in the west.
A fatal traffic accident occurred in Izmail district of Odesa region. The driver of a VAZ car lost control and crashed into a tree, killing a woman and her two children, and injuring two more people.
A cooling is expected in Ukraine on June 9 due to an atmospheric front. The temperature will drop to +19+24 degrees, but it will still be hot in the south and east – up to +36.
On June 7, Russian armed forces attacked the Odesa district with strike drones. A church building and infrastructure of the village of Ovidiopol were damaged.
As a result of the large-scale attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine on the night of June 6 and during the day, 80 people were injured, and there were deaths in Kyiv and Lutsk. Zelenskyy called on partners to increase pressure on Russia to cease fire.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, a 66-year-old man was sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment for systematic rape of his own 8-year-old daughter. The Court of Appeal upheld the verdict.
An explosion of a car occurred in the Berezivka district of Odesa region. One person died at the scene, information about the victims is being clarified.
More and more Ukrainians prefer housing outside the city. Now every third person is considering buying a private house.