Events
The explosions in Volgograd on 27 June: what is known about the attack on the ‘Titan-Barikady’ factory
On the night of 27 June, a series of explosions rocked the Russian city of Volgograd. Russian Telegram channels reported a possible strike on the ‘Titan-Barikady’ defence plant. The Volgograd Region authorities subsequently confirmed that an attack had taken place
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to over 230. Thousands more are still missing
Venezuela’s Health Minister, Carlos Alvarado, has stated that 235 people have died as a result of the earthquakes in Venezuela. It is also reported that at least 4,300 people have been injured.
Powerful earthquakes have struck Japan and Venezuela
On the night of 25 June, powerful earthquakes were recorded in two countries simultaneously. Strong tremors struck northern Japan and Venezuela, where there are reports of fatalities, injuries and significant damage.
Russian strategic bombers carried out a 16-hour flight over the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea
Tu-160 strategic missile-carrying bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a 16-hour flight in a neutral zone over the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea. During the mission, the Russian crews practised in-flight refuelling.
An explosion has occurred at a gas facility in Ras Laffan, Qatar; dozens have been injured
An explosion has occurred at a liquefied natural gas processing plant in the Ras Laffan industrial zone in Qatar. Fifty-four people were injured in the incident, and a further 18 are still missing.
In the Rivne region, a 13-year-old boy drowned in the Horyn River: details of the tragedy
A 13-year-old boy, who had been reported missing, has died in the Rivne region. The child’s body was found in the Horyn River near the village of Tsepcevychi
Prince William has turned 44
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is celebrating his 44th birthday. To mark the occasion, the royal family has released a new family photograph of the future King of the United Kingdom
Former Sejm MP returned his award following a decision concerning Zelenskyy
Piotr Fogler, a former member of the Polish Sejm, has declined his state honour — the ‘Gold Cross of Merit’. He stated that he was returning the award in protest against Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision regarding Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s order
KyivPride 2026 brought together thousands of people in the centre of Kyiv
On Saturday, 21 June, the tenth ‘KyivPride’ Equality March took place in the centre of Kyiv. Thousands of participants took to the streets in support of human rights and the LGBTIQ+ community. At the same time, the ‘March of Tradition’ took place in the capital, with participants voicing their support for traditional family values
Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians on Father’s Day
On Father’s Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainian fathers and emphasised their special role during the war
KAB strikes on Zaporizhzhia on 20 June: five people killed, others injured
On the evening of 20 June, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Zaporizhzhia using guided aerial bombs. At least five people were killed as a result of the strikes
In Kharkiv, a man injured someone with a shard of a bottle and assaulted passers-by
In Kharkiv, police have arrested a man suspected of attacking several people in the Kholodnohirskyi district of the city. Three people were injured as a result of the incident
