Ukrainian company wins third place at hackathon on countering fiber-optic-controlled FPV drones
A Ukrainian company has secured third place at the JATEC hackathon focused on countering FPV drones controlled via fiber optics.
Society and Culture
20 June 2025
Through terror, Russia aiming to sow disbelief among Ukrainians - watchdog
Russia is trying to sow disbelief within Ukrainian society through terror. This includes intensified drone attacks against Ukrainian cities, fake and manipulative stories around the issue of POW exchange and repatriation of bodies.
Budanov reveals exclusive video of prisoner exchange
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, showed an exclusive video of the prisoner exchange that took place on June 20.
American killed in Russian attack on Kyiv came to help clear rubble – NYT
American artist Fred Grandy, who was killed during a Russian airstrike on Kyiv on June 17, had come to Ukraine as a volunteer to help clear debris from buildings destroyed by Russian attacks.
Russian ship Shtandart banned from several French ports – activist
The Russian vessel Shtandart has been banned from entering ports in the French department of Ille-et-Vilaine, including the largest port, Saint-Malo, but some other regions are still ignoring the relevant EU sanctions.
19 June 2025
Kherson prepares civilian guide on protection from Russian drones
Experts in Kherson have published a comprehensive collection of practical advice for civilians on how to protect themselves from Russian drone attacks in urban areas. The materials are available for download in PDF format and in Google Docs format.
Mass events banned in Poltava region on June 24 over strike threat
In the Poltava region, mass events were banned from June 18 to 24 inclusive due to the increased likelihood of air strikes on facilities in the regional center and the Poltava district.
From The Hague to Kyiv: Participants of fundraising run welcomed in Zhytomyr
Participants of the fundraising run, including Dutch and Ukrainian veterans, who set out from The Hague to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, arrived in Zhytomyr.
Police reveal data on declared weapons in Kyiv region
Since the beginning of the weapon declaration campaign, 853 people in Kyiv region have contacted the police and declared a total of 762 firearms.
Another group of Ukrainian servicemen returns from Russian captivity – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of another group of Ukrainian servcemen to their homeland. According to the President, most of the servicemen had been in captivity since 2022.
Zelensky honors victims of Russian strike on building in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the memory of those killed in the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv.
Donetsk authorities report 273,200 civilians remain in region
As of now, a total of 273,200 civilians remain in part of Donetsk region under Ukrainian government control, including 20,200 children.
18 June 2025
Russian strike destroys church in Pokrovsk
An Orthodox church in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, has been destroyed by Russian attacks.
Romanian president expresses condolences to Ukraine over Russian attack
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has sent a letter of condolences to the Ukrainian Embassy in relation to the the massive Russian attack that targeted Kyiv on June 17.
SSU to screen Russians and Belarusians seeking Ukrainian citizenship – MP
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) will conduct background checks on individuals who were formerly citizens of the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus, lived in temporarily occupied territories, and now seek to obtain Ukrainian citizenship.
Parliament clarifies which categories covered by law on multiple citizenship
The law on multiple citizenship will allow foreign legion soldiers, ethnic Ukrainians, and members of the diaspora to obtain Ukrainian citizenship. At the same time, Ukrainian refugees will be able to acquire foreign citizenship.
Historic Center buildings in Odesa suffer most damage from Russian strike
As a result of the massive Russian strike on June 17, the most severely damaged buildings in Odesa were located in the historic city center.
Over 200 sites damaged in Kyiv following massive Russian attack
As of Wednesday, June 18, a total of 207 damaged sites have been registered in Kyiv as a result of the massive Russian attack on June 17, with 106 of them located in the Solomianskyi district.
Fires from massive Russian attack extinguished in Kyiv
All fires that broke out as a result of Russian strikes on the capital on Tuesday have already been extinguished.
Photo of parents on ruins goes viral as student Dmytro Isaienko confirmed killed in Kyiv attack
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, as a result of a Russian missile attack on a residential building on the night of June 17, Dmytro Isaienko, a master's student at the Faculty of Physical Education, Sports, and Health of Mykhailo Dragomanov University, was killed.
Two more bodies found in Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, death toll rises to 23
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, two more bodies were recovered from the rubble of a nine-story residential building. The death toll has risen to 23, and search and rescue operations are continuing.
War veterans to teach military basics in schools – MoE
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Science have approved recommendations for the employment of war veterans as teachers of the subject “Defense of Ukraine” in general secondary education institutions.
Authorities declare June 18 Day of Mourning in Kyiv region for victims of Russia’s deadly strike
In Kyiv region, June 18 has been declared a Day of Mourning for those killed in Russia’s massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
Kremlin actively using Russian Orthodox Church as tool of hybrid influence in Africa – intel
The Kremlin is actively using the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) as a tool of hybrid influence on the African continent, according to Andrii Yusov, a representative of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
17 June 2025
Ukrainians among those to be evacuated from Israel by Poland
Poland has deployed two planes to evacuate Polish citizens from Israel, who will depart from Jordan and Egypt.
16 June 2025
Ukraine's first lady, Vienna mayor visit accessibility center
Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, and Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig visited one of the Austrian capital's centers dedicated to promoting accessibility.
Up to 90% of Ukrainians support future accession to EU, NATO - poll
Over the years of the war with Russia, the moods toward Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration have changed considerably in the south and east of the country. Currently, it is supported by up to 90% of citizens in each region.
Ukraine rejects Russia’s offer to exchange their soldiers for abducted Ukrainian children
President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that the Russians proposed exchanging their prisoners of war for the Ukrainian children they had abducted. According to him, such an idea is unacceptable.
Around 80% of Ukrainians firmly reject Russia’s “peace plan” – poll
Approximately 80% of Ukraine’s population categorically reject the Russian "peace plan."