War
Zelensky appointed Shapovalov as Commander of the Ground Forces
The President appointed Gennadiy Shapovalov as the Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 412/2025 was published on the head of state's website.
Ukraine returned seriously ill defenders from captivity
The next stage of the exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and Russia took place within the framework of the agreements reached during negotiations in Istanbul.
Massive attack by the RF on Kyiv: 14 people killed, 117 injured
As a result of Russia's combined attack on Kyiv on the night of June 17, 14 people were killed in Kyiv. This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General and the State Emergency Service.
Russia launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine
On the night of June 17, the Russian army carried out a massive combined strike, using missiles of various types and drones. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa.
The era of reducing nuclear weapons worldwide is coming to an end — SIPRI research
As noted by SIPRI, almost all nine states possessing nuclear weapons — the USA, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel — continued to intensely modernize their nuclear arsenals in 2024, improving existing ones and adding new versions.
Another 1,245 bodies of the deceased have been returned to Ukraine
Russia plans new strikes on the energy sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is planning further strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Another 1200 bodies of the deceased have been returned to Ukraine
All necessary examinations will be carried out and the identification of the repatriated bodies will be conducted in the near future.
Over 100 rockets launched at Tel Aviv, one hit the Israeli Ministry of Defense
Iranian military launched rockets at Israel in response to massive attacks. This was reported by The Times of Israel.
Israel launched an attack on Iran
The Israeli army has carried out strikes on Iranian territory. Israel has declared a state of emergency due to a possible retaliatory attack.
The bodies of 1212 fallen soldiers have been returned to Ukraine
On June 11, the bodies of 1,212 Ukrainian defenders who died fighting against Russian invaders were returned to Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia conducted the second stage of a large-scale prisoner exchange
