Ukraine's central bank chief denied that a personal conflict contributed to the bank's decision to request the dismissal of the CEO of Ukraine's state postal service, amid a public outcry over the decision.
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukraine's military launched a drone attack on Russia's Tula Oblast overnight on June 26, reportedly striking a chemical plant as well as energy infrastructure in the region, Russian Telegram media channels reported. The independent Exilevona Plus Telegram channel, citing resident accounts, reported multiple explosions in the area of the Azot chemical plant in the city of Novomoskovsk, with a ammonia-like smell reportedly by reside
President Volodymyr Zelensky once again warned of Minsk's "potential expansion of aggression" against Ukraine on June 25, reporting that the construction of various military infrastructure along the Belarus-Ukraine border is "nearing completion."
Ukraine's military reportedly launched dozens of drones towards Moscow overnight on June 26, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed, as Kyiv continues to intensify its attacks against the Russian capital.
Skelia commander Yurii Harkavyi was suspended amid an investigation into alleged abuse and noncombat deaths in one of Ukraine’s largest assault regiments.
At least two people have been injured, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. Explosions have also been heard in Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, as a result of the attack.
The Lukoil-Nizhegorodorgsintez refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, is Russia's fourth-largest oil refinery and second-largest producer of gasoline. The facility went offline on June 24 after a drone strike, two industry sources told Reuters.
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"I would like to say a few words about matters that are not directly related to today's specific agenda items," the Russian leader said during a video conference with members of the government.
