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Belgium plans to transfer seven F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine later this year. In the future, the country may also transfer the remaining aircraft of this type once the transition to the F-35 is complete.
The Colombian national team got off to a winning start at the 2026 World Cup, beating Uzbekistan. The match in Mexico City ended 3–1 and was the final fixture of the tournament’s first round.
On the morning of 18 June, drones attacked the Moscow oil refinery, which had already been struck earlier this week. There are also reports of a fire at an oil depot in the Rostov Region and of the aftermath of the attack in a number of towns and villages.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,370 servicemen in the war against Ukraine. The Defence Forces have also destroyed dozens of pieces of military equipment and four air defence systems.
The Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy has criticised the work of the Economic Security Bureau and stated that the situation regarding the formalisation of certain sectors of the economy has deteriorated. Among the problem areas, MPs cited the tobacco industry, analytical work and the results of investigations.
The Austrian national team got off to a winning start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Jordan in their opening Group J match. The match in Santa Clara ended 3–1.
Збірна Франції успішно розпочала виступ на чемпіонаті світу 2026 року, обігравши команду Сенегалу в матчі першого туру групового етапу. Поєдинок завершився з рахунком 3:1.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian army has lost 1,260 troops over the past 24 hours. The total number of Russian personnel lost since the start of the full-scale invasion has exceeded 1.38 million.
The Ukrainian military is stepping up strikes on transport routes linking Russia with occupied Crimea via territories of Ukraine that have been seized. According to the Financial Times, hundreds of attacks on vehicles have been recorded along these routes since May.
Tatneft has imposed restrictions on fuel sales at some of its petrol stations in several regions of Russia. This follows the shutdown of the TANECO oil refinery, which ceased processing crude oil after a drone attack.
Iranian tankers and cargo ships have begun passing through the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between Tehran and Washington. According to Iranian news agencies, several vessels have already crossed the US control line.
Turkey is finalising preparations for the NATO summit, which will take place in Ankara on 7–8 July. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described the upcoming meeting as a crucial step in shaping the Alliance’s future security architecture.
