As a result of the night drone attack on Kyiv, fires broke out in the Shevchenkivskyi district. A fire occurred on the roof of a three-story non-residential building and a hotel.
A Gallup poll showed that 60% of Russians note a worsening economy, and trust in the armed forces fell from 79% to 66%. This is the first time since 2006 that a majority of Russian adults have reported a deterioration.
On the evening of July 1, the enemy attacked Kyiv with drones. UAV debris fell in the Desnyanskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts.
On the evening of July 1, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging a warehouse and a car service station. According to the authorities, there were no casualties.
In Côte d'Ivoire, 59 people died due to floods, the death toll may rise. Neighboring Ghana was also affected, with at least 12 people killed there.
Venezuelan authorities reported over 2,200 dead and 11,000 injured after two powerful earthquakes. The Mexican rescue brigade Topos Azteca is heading to provide assistance.
On the night of July 2, WOG gas stations in Kyiv and the Kyiv region will not operate from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM due to a possible massive shelling. The company urged to take this into account when planning trips.
Two women who returned from Tanzania have been confirmed with tropical malaria. Since the beginning of the year, four cases of this disease have been registered in the Lviv region.
Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in various directions. In the Pokrovsk direction, 22 occupiers were eliminated and an ammunition depot was destroyed.
Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027, which will be held in Bulgaria. This became possible after the Canadian broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada received full membership status in the European Broadcasting Union.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building antenna, unfurled a banner about the "power of love", kissed and took selfies. Police detained them after they came down; no one was injured.
The head of the Czech MFA called the initiative a political gesture, noting that there is no legal way to revoke the award. The SPD party proposes to vote in parliament over the naming of an SSO unit after the UPA.
In the case of the attempted murder of Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolayev in Monaco, a foreigner was detained but later released. The explosion was classified as an attempted murder.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine currently has no official information about the accusation of Ukrainian Serhiy Kuznetsov in the case of the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. German media previously reported that Kuznetsov had been charged.
Poland criticized the draft law on the creation of the Ukrainian National Pantheon. Warsaw stated that the heroes of the UPA should not be honored in this pantheon.
On June 26, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Space Communications Center of the Russian Armed Forces near Moscow. The main building, antennas and tower were damaged, and part of the equipment was destroyed.
The ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four new bishops in Switzerland without the permission of Pope Leo XIV. The Vatican called this a schismatic act, and all participants automatically incur excommunication.
The President of Ukraine is urgently returning to Kyiv due to intelligence information about the russian federation's preparation for a new shelling. He called on Ukrainians to respond to air raid signals.
Military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko believes that Russia could use the Finnish direction to divert NATO's attention, while actually striking Estonia.
People's Artist of Ukraine, singer and composer Mykola Yanchenko has died. He dedicated his life to Ukrainian song and the development of the culture of Podillia.
The Cabinet of Ministers established unified rules for the export of weapons for the state, manufacturers and partners. Export is allowed only under the condition of guaranteed provision of the needs of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Raw sugar futures rose to their highest level in over a month due to El Niño concerns. Traders are closing short positions as below-normal rainfall forecasts in India threaten the harvest.
Defense Minister Fedorov announced an investment of UAH 944 million in six companies for the production of explosives. Each enterprise will be able to produce at least 7 tons per month.
Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
Tomorrow in Ukraine, no power outages are planned due to the temperature drop in neighboring countries. Ukrainians are urged to consume electricity sparingly from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
A man will be tried for raping his minor stepdaughter during 2025-2026. The first crime occurred when the child was 10 years old.
In Kharkiv, as a result of a strike with 7 KABs, 32 people were injured. A 15-year-old boy died, the strikes occurred in three districts of the city.
A citizen of Ukraine extradited from Poland on suspicion of illegal drug trafficking. The man sold amphetamine, cocaine and psychotropic substances in Cherkasy.
In the first half of 2026, the volume of cash in russia increased by $17. 2 billion. This is the second highest figure after 2020, driven by distrust in banks and a decline in interest rates.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine and the EU can make progress on the drone agreement within six months. He emphasized the importance of Ukrainian experience for Europe's security.