Watchdog: Government blocks contest for NABU chief.

Ukrainian drones struck a thermal power plant and an electric substation in occupied Crimea overnight on June 24, social media channels reported as Ukraine ramps up pressure on the peninsula.

At least 15 Russian regions introduced restrictions on fuel sales on June 23, according to reports from various local officials and media outlets.

"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.

"We are seeing almost daily attacks on Crimea's energy infrastructure," occupation authority spokesperson Oleg Kryuchkov said.

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 "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.

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.

Investigators believe the operation was coordinated under the supervision of Russian handlers.

The deaths, which occurred shortly after mobilization and training, have prompted allegations from relatives and former servicemen of inadequate medical care and, in some cases, physical abuse within the unit. Regiment commanders have rejected accusations of systemic wrongdoing.

A Russian-linked disinformation operation seeks to fan Polish-Ukrainian tensions amid the latest rift over historical grievances, a monitoring group told the Kyiv Independent on June 23.

"We are ready to resume (peace talks) at any time, picking up where they left off," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed.