On the night of June 24, the SBS confirmed that the main electrical substation of Sevastopol, which distributes generation from the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant, was targeted. Also during the night, 48 military targets in the south were engaged.
At night, two enemy drones struck the territory of a bread factory in Hlukhiv. The building and vehicles were damaged, but no people were injured.
Russia pressures Belarus to use it as a staging ground in the war against Ukraine or for operations against NATO. Belarus has emerged as a potential new front in the Kremlin's confrontation with the West.
Over the past day, 251 combat engagements took place at the front. The most attacks, 44, were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction.
As a result of the russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on June 23, four people were killed, 27 were injured. A day of mourning has been declared in the city.
On the night of June 24, the Russians launched 101 attack UAVs. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 95 drones, hits were recorded at 5 locations.
In Orenburg, they report a drone attack on two plants that are part of the Gazprom group. Burning has been recorded at the gas processing plant.
In temporarily occupied Crimea, as a result of a night air attack, a power outage occurred, in particular a complete blackout in Sevastopol. A fire broke out near the village of Shafranne, where, according to monitoring data, one of the launch points for Shahed-type UAVs is located.
In the Poltava district, drones attacked an industrial enterprise. The fire was extinguished, no casualties.
Due to strikes by the Defense Forces of Ukraine on ferry infrastructure, the occupiers have lost some fuel supply routes. Restoration of rail transportation via the Kerch Bridge is being considered.
In a day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,260 Russian soldiers. Also, 60 artillery systems and 6 tanks of the occupiers were destroyed.
Japan plans to deploy a network of interceptor drones in 2027 to protect against analogues of "Shaheds". Before that, the Terra A1 and Terra A2 drones underwent testing in Ukraine.
On the night of June 24, Russian drones attacked Balakliia in Kharkiv region. A 56-year-old woman was killed, four houses and a store were damaged.
In temporarily occupied Bakhchysarai, a fire broke out at the warehouses of the 133rd separate logistics brigade of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation. The brigade is responsible for supplying fuel, food, and ammunition.
On the night of June 24, explosions occurred in several areas of occupied Crimea, including near the railway station in Kirovske. Local residents reported drones and missiles flying overhead, and in Simferopol, windows shook from the blasts.
On the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula, approximately half of the territory was left without electricity supply. The occupation authorities have introduced preventive rolling blackout schedules due to attacks on the energy system.
At the G7 summit, Trump was impressed by Ukrainian strikes on targets deep inside Russia. He agreed to tighten sanctions against the Russian energy sector.
Over the past day, 204 combat engagements occurred at the front. Russian troops carried out 48 airstrikes and dropped 160 guided aerial bombs.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the air defense supply schedule is key for Ukraine. He emphasized the personal responsibility of diplomats for cooperation with partners.
The President signed a decree on the creation of the Vozdvyzhivka village military administration in the Polohy district. Valeriy Denysenko has been appointed as the head of the administration.
Over the week, 15 children who faced threats of boarding school and mobilization were returned from the occupied territories. The rescued are undergoing reintegration in psychological support centers.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 220 million for the needs of the Defense Forces. The funds will go towards training the National Guard, arming the Ministry of Defense, and intelligence.
The SES has completed repair and restoration work on the conservation of the cathedral roof damaged by the Russian attack on June 15. The work has been completed at 100% of the planned scope.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin again stated readiness for peace negotiations with Ukraine based on the agreements reached in Istanbul. He emphasized that he sees no reason to deviate from these agreements.
Russian troops intensified the offensive in Kharkiv region, particularly in the Lyman direction. Over the past day, the occupation army lost about 300 soldiers in the area of the Joint Forces Operation.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi stated that the Belarusian regime has been helping Russia since the beginning of the invasion, but is now trying to distance itself. He emphasized that Ukraine is significantly stronger than in 2022 and is ready for any development of events.
Expert Dmytro Levus stated that Belarus provides Russia with territory for invasion and has integrated its military-industrial complex into the system of aggression.
The EU has initiated the creation of a European Defense Union, which plans to involve Ukraine. The discussion is no longer only about unmanned systems, but also about countering ballistic missiles
The Russian authorities have intensified militaristic propaganda to prepare the population for war with NATO. Dictator Putin stated that the Alliance is allegedly preparing for war with Russia.
Over the past day, 96 combat engagements occurred on the front. The most intense battles continue in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions.