Ukraine

A border guard disappeared in Zakarpattia, searches are ongoing. The State Border Guard Service (SBGS) refuted information that the reason for the military's disappearance was a planned deployment to the combat zone, emphasizing that this issue was not considered. Information about a possible illegal border crossing was passed to Slovak colleagues.

Ukraine is preparing to launch the Defence City joint arms production program with international partners by September. The program includes 21 initiatives for localizing production in Ukraine and up to 10 projects abroad, particularly in Denmark and the United Kingdom.

The company "Alakor City", whose owner has Russian citizenship, is participating for the second time in the ARMA tender for the management of the "Gulliver" shopping mall. This could lead to reputational risks for the system of managing arrested property.

Starting next week, rains will cease throughout Ukraine, leading to a moisture deficit. Forecasters predict a dry July, which will change the favorable conditions of June.

Since the beginning of July, hot weather is expected in Odesa, Zakarpattia, and Prykarpattia oblasts. The air temperature will reach +30 degrees and above, in some places up to +34 degrees.

Ukrainian manufacturers have reached the capacity to produce over 4 million drones annually. As of June, 1.5 million drones have already been delivered to the front.

In early July, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures of 25-30 degrees, and over 30 degrees in the South and Transcarpathia. No intense heat is predicted, but the situation will be monitored.

Ukraine has developed a plan for long-range operations and contracted tens of thousands of drones for high-precision strikes on targets in Russia. An increase in the number of operations and the contracting of new drones are planned to intensify the strikes.

Despite security threats, Ukrainians actively travel, choosing Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia regions. Volodymyr Tsaruk, director of the Tourism Development Center, noted that hotel prices have increased slightly, and seasonality affects the cost.

The warming in Ukraine will begin on June 29 thanks to an anticyclone from Europe. This was announced by Natalia Ptukha, spokeswoman for the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center. The weather will become more stable, less windy and sunnier.

Ukraine is actively improving its fortifications to effectively counter the tactics of Russian assault groups. According to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, 50% of the work planned for 2025 has already been completed.

The harvest has begun in Ukraine; agrarians have already collected over 188 thousand tons of new grain from more than 74 thousand hectares of early grain and leguminous crops. Odesa region is the leader in collection this year.

Ukrainian swimmers Oleksandr Zheltyakov and Volodymyr Lisovets won silver medals at the U23 European Championship in Šamorín, Slovakia. This is only the second time such a championship has been held.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree that activates the National Security and Defense Council's decision on synchronizing sanctions against the Russian Federation. The goal is to increase pressure on the aggressor and limit its military-industrial potential.

Ukraine plans to consider a meeting of leaders after humanitarian issues are resolved. Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov announced additional clarifications regarding the course of negotiations.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the NSDC decision sets tasks for state institutions, against the background of the need to synchronize sanctions of Ukraine and partners against the Russian Federation.

The High Anti-Corruption Court has adjourned until 4:30 PM on June 27 in the case of Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of abuse of office and illicit enrichment. The defense requested that the petition for a pre-trial restraint be dismissed.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine stated about the participation of 11,000 DPRK fighters in the war and the probable dispatch of additional forces. These units have already suffered significant losses, indicating the depletion of the DPRK's elite reserve.

The Main Directorate of Intelligence published details of the electronic component base of the Shahed-136 MS series strike UAV shot down in the Sumy direction. The research revealed a high-speed Nvidia Jetson Orin mini-computer and a modernized Iranian Nasir satellite system.

Ukraine is working with allies, particularly the United States, to organize a meeting of leaders. The Ministry of Defense is also focusing on obtaining additional air defense systems and producing millions of drones.

The Board of the International Monetary Fund will hold a meeting to make a decision on a new tranche for Ukraine amounting to $487 million. Customs reform is delayed for at least six months.

The court hearing concerning Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov will be divided into open and closed parts. The defense states that there is no evidence of unlawful activity by the official.

During the night, Ukraine repelled a massive air attack involving 371 assault weapons, including "Kinzhal" missiles, Shahed drones, and "Kalibr" missiles. 365 air defense targets were neutralized, with the main strike directed at Starokostiantyniv.

Analysis of satellite imagery shows that Russia is using remnants of Soviet armored vehicles, which require restoration, for the war against Ukraine. The value of this resource is diminishing; the enemy is switching to motorcycles and buggies.

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 58/dollar, which shows its strengthening. Interbank, bank and exchange rates for the dollar and euro are also indicated accordingly.

The High Anti-Corruption Court has begun a session to select a pre-trial restraint for the current Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Chernyshov.

The European Commission confirmed its readiness to transfer 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine by 2025 and to provide the remaining 11 billion euros of G7 loans. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also emphasized the continuation of financial, military, and political support for Ukraine.

NABU and SAP filed a petition with the High Anti-Corruption Court regarding the current Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov.

The European Council on June 26 approved the extension of sanctions against Russia despite threats from Hungary and Slovakia. Negotiations are currently underway on the 18th package of sanctions, which includes restrictions on pipelines and imports of Russian fuel.

On June 27, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 187 combat engagements over the day at the front. The Pokrovsk direction suffered 56 attacks, which accounts for over a quarter of all battles.