Ukraine

Since the beginning of the day, 71 combat engagements have been recorded along the front line. In the Pokrovsk direction, there were 29 attacks, in the Northern Slobozhansky direction – 6 combat engagements with 202 shellings and 11 aerial bombs.

Pope Leo XIV expressed support for Ukraine, sharing the pain of those who mourn loved ones and have suffered from a "meaningless war. " He emphasized that the faith of the Ukrainian people is undergoing a difficult test.

In Lviv, Ihor Kalynets, a Ukrainian poet, dissident, and long-term political prisoner of Soviet camps, died at the age of 86. He was convicted in 1972 for his poems and was held in Perm concentration camps along with other prominent Ukrainians; he is also a laureate of the Shevchenko Prize.

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that all suspicions raised against the "Autostrada-Pivden" company are legal and supported by expert examinations. He initiated an audit of all criminal proceedings in the infrastructure sector, promising punishment for those guilty and protection for those against whom cases are fabricated.

During a press conference with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to strengthen relations between the two states. They discussed the security situation, diplomacy, EU decisions, and coordination with NATO partners, as well as assistance to Ukraine and the interest of Polish companies in reconstruction.

Polish President Andrzej Duda thanked the Ukrainian authorities for the decision regarding exhumation work, which will contribute to fraternity between nations. Exhumation work in the village of Zboiska in Lviv region will start in the second half of the year.

During his farewell visit to Kyiv, Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed further aid to Ukraine and the decisions of the NATO summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Economic relations were also discussed, particularly the interest of Polish companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.

The SBU attacked the "Kirovskoye" airfield in Crimea, destroying Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-28 helicopters and the Pantsir-S1 point air defense system. At night, there was a secondary detonation at the facility.

The Prime Minister of Great Britain said that he intentionally hugged the President of Ukraine after his meeting with Trump. This gesture was meant to show that he would not leave Zelenskyy alone.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that Ukrainians are a nation of citizens capable of defending their aspirations. He emphasized that "Ukraine above all" is the social contract of Ukrainians.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not plan talks with Putin, as previous contacts did not lead to de-escalation.

Polish President Andrzej Duda received the Order of Liberty by a decree of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his personal merits in strengthening Ukrainian-Polish cooperation. The award recognizes his support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

As a result of the enemy shelling of Odesa, social pedagogue Kateryna Borsynska and her husband Valentyn died. Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov expressed condolences to educators and relatives.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council, which provides for addressing the issue of increasing financial support for military personnel starting from 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to prioritize the financing of Ukraine's security and defense in the state budget for 2026-2028.

President of Poland Andrzej Duda arrived in Kyiv and met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the office of the Polish president announced.

Polish President Andrzej Duda, who is leaving office, arrived in Kyiv. He was met by the Charge d'Affaires of the Republic of Poland in Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz.

Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan won gold at the European Team Championship in Madrid, setting a personal record in hammer throwing of 81. 66 m. This result brought Ukraine maximum team points and placed him fourth among Ukrainian hammer throwers of all time.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree No. 434/2025 of June 27, changed the composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Mykhailo Drapatyi, Serhiy Boyev, and Hennadiy Shapovalov joined the composition.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 23 UAVs on the night of June 28, 22 of which were neutralized. The main strike hit the Odesa region, where one hit and the fall of downed drones were recorded.

On June 27, 153 combat engagements were recorded on the front, 56 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces repelled enemy attacks. The total losses of the Russians amounted to a thousand people, as well as a significant amount of equipment and weapons.

On June 28, forecasters in Ukraine predict variable cloudiness, short-term rains, thunderstorms, hail and squalls. The air temperature will be 19-24°, in the south and east up to 28°.

The "Atesh" resistance movement successfully carried out sabotage in the Donetsk region, burning a relay cabinet on the railway near Yasynuvata. As a result, military cargo for the occupiers arrived with a significant delay, disrupting their plans.

On June 28, Ukraine celebrates Constitution Day, adopted in 1996. On the same day, the world celebrates International Milk Chocolate Day and other events.

US President Donald Trump did not rule out the supply of additional Patriot missiles to Ukraine. He answered "Maybe" to journalists' questions about this decision at a press conference at the White House.

Since the beginning of the day, 117 combat engagements have taken place on the front, 53 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders launched 4 missile and 33 air strikes, using 12 missiles and 49 guided aerial bombs.

The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team secured its fourth victory in the 2025 Nations League season, defeating Japan 3:2. This was the first official encounter between the two teams, which ended in Ukraine's favor and allowed them to take fourth place in the standings.

European NATO countries are increasing defense spending but refusing American weapons. This is due to concerns about the policy of Trump, who has already threatened to annex the territory of a European country.

The EU is preparing to adopt the 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, focused on energy and the shadow fleet. The restrictions will include a ban on European companies participating in Russian projects and personal sanctions against captains and ship owners.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a Technology Staff meeting with reports on drones, their financing, and simplification of production. The main goal is to maximize the production of drones needed at the front and for the protection of cities.

US President Donald Trump made a statement about the future "settlement" of the war in Ukraine, referring to a conversation with Putin.