Ukraine

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.

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,060 Russians and destroyed a tank, 3 armored combat vehicles, 20 artillery systems, MLRS, and 79 units of automotive equipment.

June 17 is World Karate Day and the Day to Combat Desertification. Also, on this day, the importance of the profession of garbage collector is remembered.

On June 17, changeable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with brief rains and thunderstorms in some regions. The temperature during the day will rise to +23-28°C, with rain and +23°C in Kyiv.

On the morning of June 17, the Russians massively attacked Odessa with strike drones. There were casualties, destruction and damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings.

The Prime Minister of Australia and the NATO Secretary General met in Canada to discuss support for Ukraine and common security challenges. Australia supports Ukraine in the fight against the Russian invasion.

On June 16, 136 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsk, and Toretsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous assaults, inflicting significant losses on the enemy in equipment and manpower.

Ukraine has agreed to the process of allowing private companies to develop the "Dobra" lithium deposit. This became possible within the framework of the agreement with the United States on joint mining of minerals.

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a Russian MLRS "Grad" in Donetsk region, loaded with chemical shells, which was being prepared for a salvo.

A meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the level of foreign ministers will take place at the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25. They will also discuss defense spending and a new investment plan.

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Donald Trump before the opening ceremony of the G7 summit. They discussed the situation in Ukraine, as well as tariffs and the situation in the Middle East.

The EU Council has extended the sanctions imposed in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia until June 23, 2026. Restrictive measures include bans on the import of goods and investment.

In the Kyiv region, air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs. The head of the KCMA reported that an enemy drone was recorded over the capital, and urged Kyiv residents to stay in shelters.

The Ombudsman warns about fraudsters who exploit prisoner exchange schemes and extort money from families. They impersonate government officials and demand money for inclusion in exchange lists.

The Prime Minister of Slovakia stated that Ukraine's membership in the EU will bring more opportunities than negative consequences. He again proposed holding a joint meeting of the governments of the two countries.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Christian Stocker. They discussed strengthening sanctions, economic cooperation, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Austria signed a declaration of cooperation. Austria confirmed its readiness to join demining and help children.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved the updated draft law on the creation of a register of military personnel. The register will allow to obtain accurate data on personnel and form analytics from the human reserve.

A large-scale scheme of purchasing equipment for the army, which caused losses of UAH 64 million, was exposed in the Lviv region. Four officials and two representatives of the company were notified of suspicion.

In occupied Crimea, Russia organized a "Children's Peace Summit" in the "Artek" camp. The goal is to create a "true image of Russia", but this is an attempt to legitimize the aggressor.

On June 17, the Verkhovna Rada will consider the draft law on ARMA reform. It provides for updating the system, auditing, transparency and new asset management rules.

NATO's eastern flank countries are reviewing crisis response protocols for hospitals. They are buying bulletproof vests, moving operating rooms underground, and conducting training.

The EU is preparing for a complete rejection of fossil fuel imports from Russia, but plans regarding uranium are being postponed for now. Sanctions are in effect, however, the EU is still dependent on Russian nuclear technologies.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia offered to exchange Ukrainian children for Russian prisoners of war. Ukraine will involve other countries in the return of children.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to discuss with Donald Trump a defense aid package that Ukraine is ready to purchase. The meeting will take place at the G7 summit.

Since the beginning of the day, 99 combat clashes have taken place, two-thirds of which are in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlovsky, and North-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions. The Defense Forces are restraining the enemy.

The President of Ukraine emphasized that the collapse of the union will lead to the need for rapid development of the European defense industry. The security of the continent is under threat.

The "TIME TO ACT. UA" forum dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the "MHP-Hromadi" foundation, which brought together more than 500 representatives of government, business and culture, was held in Kyiv. They discussed partnership, culture, entrepreneurship and rehabilitation of veterans.

Austria hosts 70,000 Ukrainians who want to return home. Wolfgang Artweger has been appointed as a government coordinator to assist them.