Russian guided bomb attack on Kharkiv Oblast town injures at least 4
Russian troops hit the town of Derhachi in Kharkiv Oblast on June 26 with a guided aerial bomb. Nine people suffered in the attack, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
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Ukraine war latest: IСС issues arrest warrants for Russia's ex-Defense Minister Shoigu, Russian army Chief Gerasimov
Key developments on June 25: * International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Russia's Shoigu, Gerasimov * Czech PM confirms Ukraine received first batch of shells under Prague-led initiative * European Court of Human Rights finds Russia guilty of violating human rights in occupied Crimea * Ukraine brings back 90 POWs from Russian captivity
Pentagon chief, new Russian defense minister talk for the first time
"During the call (with Belousov) the secretary emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amidst Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine," Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder said at a briefing on June 25.
CNN: US may allow deploying its military contractors to Ukraine
Such a move would help the Ukrainian military maintain and repair weapons systems provided by Washington much more quickly. U.S.-supplied military equipment that has been heavily damaged in combat has to be taken out of the country to Poland, Romania, or other NATO countries for repair, which took a long time, CNN wrote.
Ukraine brings back 90 POWs from Russian captivity
The released captives include 32 personnel of the National Guard, including those who defended the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, 18 border guards, 17 personnel of the Navy, 15 soldiers of the Armed Forces as well as eight of the territorial defense, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported.
Zelensky says he's sure Ukraine will become EU member as accession talks kick off
"As of today, we have full confidence — Ukraine will definitely become a full member of the European Union," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his address. "Now, the focus is on the technical work between Ukraine and the EU, adapting our system to the EU, and Europe's political will to make the European project truly complete."
EU Council approves draft security agreement with Ukraine
"We have been preparing for the next European Council, which will take place at the end of this week in Brussels. This European Council will give a full picture of our support for Ukraine in all its forms," Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib said at a press conference in Luxembourg on June 25.
Russian guided bomb attack on Kharkiv Oblast injures 4
Two women, aged 40 and 87, as well as two men, aged 56 and 67, suffered injuries after the Russian attack, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
Cabinet approves dismissal of Vinnytsia Oblast governor
Melnychuk did not provide a reason for the dismissal. According to Borzov, he had to resign due to health reasons.
Czech PM confirms Ukraine received first batch of shells under Prague-led initiative
"The first shipment of ammunition from our initiative arrived in Ukraine some time ago. We are doing what it takes," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on 25 June.
Fighting ongoing in Toretsk sector amid reports of captured village in 'gray zone'
Ukrainian forces are holding back Russia's assault in the Horlivka — Toretsk direction in Donetsk Oblast on June 22 amid ongoing fighting, Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the Khortytsia group of forces, told the Kyiv Independent.
Suspect in attempted murder of Kazakh opposition activist in Kyiv reportedly surrenders in Kazakhstan
Altai Zhakanbayev, one of the two suspects in an assassination attempt of Kazakh opposition activist and journalist Aidos Sadykov in Ukraine, was detained in Kazakhstan after surrendering to the local police on June 21, Kazakhstan's Prosecutor General's Office reported.
Satellite image shows significant destruction of oil depot in southern Russia following Ukrainian drone strike
A satellite image obtained by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) shows three of the six fuel tanks burned down after a Ukrainian drone strike on an oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 8, injure 19 over past day
Russia targeted a total of 14 Ukrainian oblasts — Chernihiv, Sumy, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Vinnytsia, Lviv, Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter four regions.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 25 of 29 incoming Russian missiles, drones overnight
Since spring, Russia has intensified its attacks against Ukraine's critical infrastructure in a renewed assault against the country's energy grid. This night's attack was the eighth massive strike against energy facilities in recent months.
Russia attacking Chasiv Yar from Toretsk direction, military says
The Ukrainian military reported on June 18 an increase in Russian attacks near the town of Toretsk after a "long lull" in fighting in the area.
Zelensky appoints new State Security Administration head
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oleksii Morozov as the new head of Ukraine's State Security Administration (UDO). His predecessor in office, Serhii Rud, was dismissed on May 9, shortly after the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed to have uncovered a network of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) agents who were plotting to assassinate Zelensky and other high-ranking officials in Ukraine.
Ukraine suspects 2 Kazakhs in assassination attempt on compatriot opposition activist in Kyiv
Two residents of Kazakhstan, Altai Zhakanbayev and Meiram Karatayev, crossed the border into Moldova on June 18 and were put on an international wanted list, Ukraine's National Police said.
Updated: Ukraine attacks 4 refineries, Shahed drone storage sites in Russia, military says
Ukrainian drones attacked four oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Astrakhan Oblast as well as the sites where Russian Shahed-type drones are stored overnight on June 21, Ukraine's General Staff reported.
Russian guided bomb attack on Donetsk Oblast town kills 2, injures 3
The residential area of Selydove came under Russia's attack, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin. Six houses, five high-rise buildings, and a car were damaged, he added.
Media: South Korea's level of arms supplies to Ukraine will depend on Russia's actions, official says
"There are various options for providing weapons, and our position on the recent developments between Russia and North Korea depends on how Russia approaches the situation going forward," the unnamed presidential official told Yonhap.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure 13 over past day
Russia targeted a total of 10 Ukrainian oblasts — Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter three regions.
Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast kill 4, injure 4, including child
Russian troops attacked the town of Kostiantynivka and the village of Rozkishne in Donetsk Oblast on June 20, killing four people and injuring four other, regional governor Vadym Filashkin said.
Romania to send Patriot defense system to Ukraine
Romania's Supreme Council of National Defense members decided to donate the Patriot system to Kyiv in view of the "deteriorating security situation" in Ukraine amid Russia's intensified attacks, the statement read.
FT: US to halt deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles to other countries to prioritize Ukraine supply
Washington is planning to suspend all open orders for Patriot air defense systems and interceptor missiles until Ukraine receives enough to defend itself from Russian attacks, the Financial Times (FT) reported on June 20, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
EU passes 14th sanctions package in first major move against Russian gas
"This package provides new targeted measures and maximizes the impact of existing sanctions by closing loopholes," the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council said on social media.
Source: Drone attacks on Russian oil depots in Adygea, Tambov Oblast were SBU operation
Ukrainian drones attacked the Tambovnefteprodukt fuel and lubricants warehouse in Tambov Oblast and Lukoil-Yugnefteprodukt company's Enyemskaya oil depot in the Republic of Adygea, a source in security and defense forces told the Kyiv Independent.
Moscow, Hanoi sign over 10 documents during Putin's Vietnam visit
Moscow and Hanoi adopted a statement on deepening their strategic partnership and signed over 10 documents, including a memorandum on the schedule for establishing a nuclear technology center in Vietnam, Kremlin-controlled state news agencies claimed.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 4, injure 14 over past day
Russia targeted a total of 13 Ukrainian oblasts — Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter four regions.
Fire at oil depots in 2 Russian regions after overnight drone attacks
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Russian air defense shot down overnight on June 20 six drones over the Republic of Adygea, three over Bryansk Oblast, three over Krasnodar Krai, one over Rostov Oblast, one over Belgorod Oblast, and one over Oryol Oblast.
Putin arrives in North Korea to sign strategic partnership agreement
Russia and North Korea are expected to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, according to Kremlin-controlled news agency TASS.
Kazakh opposition activist injured in assassination attempt in Kyiv
An unidentified person opened fire in Kyiv on June 18 on Aidos Sadykov, a Kazakh opposition activist and journalist based in Ukraine, the Prosecutor General's Office reported.
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