On June 24, Russian missiles hit the Odesa – Zaporizhzhia passenger train in Dnipro, injuring passengers but causing no fatalities. Schools, kindergartens, and hospitals were also damaged, with casualties resulting from the attack.
As a result of Russia's terrorist attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, train No. 52 Odesa — Zaporizhzhia was damaged. Passengers were promptly moved to shelters, Ukrzaliznytsia is preparing replacement rolling stock to deliver them to Zaporizhzhia.
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.
An additional train 708/707 has been scheduled between Odesa and Vinnytsia for July 4 and 6, 2025, which will stop in Podilsk, Vapniarka, and Zhmerynka. The train will consist of compartment cars with seating.
Head of the SBU Vasyl Maliuk spoke about the prevention of an assassination attempt on Serhiy Sternenko, who is a leader among volunteers supplying drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The assassination attempt, the fourth in a row, took place on May 2, when a woman opened fire in Sternenko's direction but was neutralized by an SBU officer.
It is reported that as of June 23, no enemy ships have been detected in the Black and Azov Seas, and there are two Russian vessels without "Kalibr" missiles in the Mediterranean Sea. The Russian Federation continues to violate the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea by switching off automatic identification systems.
The National Agency for Asset Management and Recovery (ARMA) held a tender for the management of the seized "Zhovten" complex in Koncha-Zaspa, which caused a new scandal. The winner was "Kompania Konstanta 2020" LLC, associated with Odesa businessman Borys Kaufman, who is already systematically seizing adjacent territories.
In Odesa, a man was detained and notified of suspicion for the murder of seven-year-old Solomiya Tarasiuk, whose body was found with signs of violent death. The court remanded him in custody without the right to bail; the man faces life imprisonment for the crime.
Ukrzaliznytsia is adding a number of additional trains to popular destinations such as Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Truskavets for the summer season. The trains will include couchette cars with seating.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues targeted terror, hitting Odesa and Kharkiv with over 20 drones. He called for a tangible response that would hit Russia's ability to finance the war.
Journalists have identified significant problems with candidates for the position of head of the BRDO from NABU: hidden Russian citizenship of relatives, links to persons involved in cases, and "leaks" of criminal proceedings materials.
Odesa hotel "Nemo" and its dolphins did not suffer damage as a result of a massive Russian drone attack. The information was confirmed by the spokesperson of the State Emergency Service in Odesa region, Maryna Martynenko.
Russia attacked Odesa with drones, one person was killed, 14 injured, including three rescuers. Residential buildings, an educational institution, and cars were damaged.
A night drone attack damaged the overhead line and the track-sleeper grid of the Odesa railway station. There are no casualties, and train traffic is operating on schedule.
In Odesa region, a territorial recruitment center employee will be tried for entering false data into the "Oberih" conscription registry. 12 draft dodgers used the service for $3,000 to avoid mobilization and even to leave the country.
Russia attacked Odesa with drones, causing over 10 hits and massive fires. The fire engulfed residential buildings, 3 people were rescued, 13 people were injured.
In Odesa, as a result of an "Orlan-10" strike drone hit, a large-scale fire broke out, destroying a residential four-story building. People may be under the rubble, emergency services are working at the scene.
Russian forces carried out a massive drone attack on Ukraine on the night of June 20. Apartment buildings and cars were damaged in Odesa, and a fire broke out on the coast. Five private homes were damaged in Kharkiv.
Russian troops attacked Ukraine with drones on the night of Friday, June 20. Explosions and fires occurred in Odesa and Sumy, and three people, including two minors, were injured in Kharkiv.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal increased the bail for the former head of the Odesa TCCH Yevhen Borisov to 45. 42 million hryvnias. The decision was made due to suspicions of an escape attempt after the previous bail was paid.
An investigation has been initiated in Odesa into the murder of 7-year-old Solomiya Tarasyuk. The child's body was found in a basement. The suspect has been detained.
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 competition for the position of the BBR director is ongoing. Among the main candidates are representatives of NABU and prosecutors who have questionable connections, hidden property, and conflicts of interest. Details regarding their biographies and potential problems have been revealed.
Spokesperson for the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces, Dmytro Pletenchuk, called a possible landing of Russian troops in Odesa a "suicidal mission". He explained that this is impossible due to the loss of Russia's amphibious capabilities and the anticipation of Ukrainian forces on the coast.
The UN Monitoring Mission stated that the Russian attack on Kyiv on June 17 was the deadliest in a year, claiming the lives of 14 civilians. A total of 15 dead and 139 wounded across Ukraine.
A Russian attack damaged 4 buildings of the infectious diseases hospital in Odesa, which is an architectural monument. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but more than 100 windows and doors were damaged.
On the morning of June 17, Russian drones massively attacked Odesa region, injuring at least 19 people. A kindergarten, a development center, and residential buildings were damaged, including in the historical center.
The Russian attack on Odesa resulted in the death of a 60-year-old woman and the injury of 17 people, including a pregnant woman and a minor. Houses in the historical center of the city and a kindergarten were destroyed.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, there are already 15 dead and 72 injured. In Kyiv, rescuers have unblocked another person from under the rubble, and the search for the missing continues.
As a result of the night combined attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine, more than 70 people are known to have been injured. In Kyiv, 14 dead and 44 wounded, in Odesa 10 wounded.