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Half of Crimea without electricity after Ukrainian strikes, Russian proxy claims
"We are seeing almost daily attacks on Crimea's energy infrastructure," occupation authority spokesperson Oleg Kryuchkov said.
Ukraine eliminates Russian unmanned boats powered by Starlink, official says
Russia attempted to attack Ukraine's southwestern coast the morning of June 23, launching multiple unmanned surface vessels in the Black Sea, Defense Ministry Advisor Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov reported.
Russia working to stop Ukraine's EU accession, report finds
Russia "seek(s) to exploit fears related to corruption, security, identity, and economic costs" through online disinformation campaigns, according to a report published by Ukraine and the EU.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys key railway bridge in occupied Crimea; Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih kills 3, injures 25
Key developments on June 23: * Ukraine destroys key logistics bridge in Crimea, hits over 60 Russian military targets overnight * Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih kills 3, injures 25 * Ukraine detains suspected intermediary in alleged Russian-backed plot to assassinate military intelligence official * South Korea to accept all North Korean POWs from Ukraine at their request, ministry says * Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov claims readiness for new peace talks at 'any time' *
Ukraine brings back more than 40 children from Russian-occupied territory in two weeks
Among the 15 children rescued over the past week was 13-year-old Sofia, who had to hide at home every day so the Russian occupation authorities would not discover that she was refusing to attend a school under Russian rule.
4 years later, the reality checks on Ukraine's EU candidacy are pouring in
BRUSSELS, Belgium — June 23 marks four years since the EU formally agreed to grant Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia candidate status for future membership, a path that President Volodymyr Zelensky thought the country would be able to progress down rapidly, but which has turned out to be fraught with obstacles. In early 2026, Zelensky was repeating 2027 as a target date for Ukrainian entry to the EU, whereas new Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 3 he thinks 10-15 years is the times
About Steel production
Ukraine was the world's 13th-largest steel producer before Russia's full-scale invasion, with an annual output of approximately 21 million tons. The sector previously employed 280,000 workers and generated 12% of Ukraine's GDP. Russian attacks on metallurgical facilities have reduced steel production by over 70% since February 2022. Major plants, such as Azovstal in Mariupol, remain under Russian occupation. Others have ceased operations due to energy shortages and damaged infrastructure.
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Key developments on June 20-21: * Ukraine strikes both sides of the occupied-Crimean Bridge in overnight drone attack, Zelensky says * Russia preparing 'new massive strike,' Zelensky warns * Zelensky mails revoked Polish medal back to Warsaw * Russian oil, gas sites in Crimea and Siberia hit by Ukrainian drones * At least 5 dead, 12 injured in Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia Ukraine's army struck energy and military targets on both sides of the Crimean Bridge, Ukrainian President Volodymy
