Newsletter 24/06/2025
A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine
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Death toll from Russian missile attack on Dnipro rises to 15, with 174 injured
As Ukrinform previously reported, on June 24, the Russians launched a ballistic missile strike on Dnipropetrovsk region. Earlier reports indicated nine dead and 153 injured.
As a result of today’s missile strike on Dnipro, around 50 apartment buildings, nearly 40 educational institutions, and a large number of other facilities were damaged. According to the city authorities, this is the worst destruction Dnipro has experienced since the beginning of the full-scale war.
The Russian army also hit the city of Samara. Details are currently being clarified.
“Across residential buildings and various municipal facilities in the city, we have more than 2,000 (!) shattered windows alone. In total, nearly 50 apartment buildings have been damaged, with some also suffering roof destruction,” states Mayor of Dnipro Borys Filatov.
Private homes were hit as well. In just one district, nearly 400 damage reports were received from residents, and more continue to come in.
“Nearly 40 educational institutions were affected — secondary schools, kindergartens, music schools, and vocational colleges. There is damage to eight healthcare facilities — hospitals, outpatient clinics, and a dental clinic,” Filatov added.
Public transport was also hit. Three tram cars were damaged, a contact network support pole was destroyed, and dispatch centers and maintenance workshops suffered impacts. One depot's roof was shattered.
Also affected were the Kaidatska pumping and filtration station, 16 district and residential boiler stations, the social services department, a church, an organ concert hall, an ice arena, a gas station, a correctional facility, a bakery, an industrial enterprise, a district administration office, and the State Treasury.
Train from Odesa to Zaporizhzhia damaged in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
The Odesa-Zaporizhzhia train was damaged as a result of a Russian missile strike on the Dnipropetrovsk region.
It is noted that passengers were quickly taken to shelters, as the air raid alert in the region continues.
Ukrzaliznytsia is preparing replacement rolling stock in Dnipro to transfer passengers and deliver them to Zaporizhzhia.
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Zelensky at NATO summit: We still need air defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated Ukraine’s urgent need for additional air defense systems during a short speech with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague.
“We still need air defense, and we still have support on this direction from the partners and we really count on continuation,” Zelensky stated. He also expressed hope for expanded joint weapons production and large-scale military assistance.
The president emphasized the importance of maintaining the commitments made at last year’s NATO Washington Summit, where strengthening Ukraine’s air defense was a key topic. “The decision of the Washington Summit last year is very important. It is important that this direction is not changing,” he said.
Russians attack Army training center with drones
The enemy attacked the territory of one of the training centers of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Shahed strike UAVs. Thanks to the implementation of a set of preventive measures, clearly defined security algorithms, and a high level of personnel training, it was possible to avoid numerous casualties.
One soldier was wounded and taken to a medical facility.
War
Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi lyceum strike: 3 killed, 14 injured as rescue operations conclude
In the Odesa region, in the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, search and rescue operations have been completed after Russia’s ballistic missile hit the building of a local lyceum on the afternoon of June 23.
DIU shows Freedom of Russia Legion targeting enemy logistics in Zaporizhzhia
Thanks to the precise strikes of the fighters of the DIU unit “Legion ”Freedom of Russia," one of the enemy's key logistics areas in the Zaporizhzhia region—the road near the village of Nesterianka—has become virtually impassable for the Russian army.
Prosecutors detail war crimes committed by Russian invaders in Hola Prystan
A total of 627 war crimes have been documented in the temporarily occupied Hola Prystan community in Kherson region.
Law enforcement agencies in Kherson region are systematically documenting crimes against national security and war crimes committed in the temporarily occupied territory of Hola Prystan community. Since February 24, 2022, 78 criminal offenses have been initiated concerning collaboration, state treason, and other crimes against the state.
So far, 22 individuals have been formally charged, 21 cases have been submitted to court, and eight people have already been convicted.
Ukrainian air defenses down 78 of 97 drones launched by Russia overnight
Russians deploying assault units to front-line positions in Zaporizhzhia region – military
Russian offensive activity decreases in Sumy region – Border Guard spox
Four people including child injured as Russians attack Kharkiv region
Russian attack damages 16 homes in Kyiv region’s Boryspil district
Russians pressing forward, trying to reach Dnipropetrovsk region border – military
Defense
Netherlands signs contracts to produce 600,000 drones for Ukraine
The Netherlands has signed contracts to produce 600,000 drones for Ukraine as part of the “Drone Line” project, with deliveries expected to begin this year.
UK to fund purchase of Ukrainian drones for three years under joint production initiative
The United Kingdom will finance the procurement of a wide range of UAVs over the first three years as part of a joint drone production initiative with Ukraine.
Finland preparing EUR 143M military aid package for Ukraine
The Finnish government announced on Monday that it is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 143 million.
Politics
Trump says he will ‘probably’ meet Zelensky in The Hague
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “probably” meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a NATO summit in The Hague.
Zelensky says Russia could attack NATO country within five years
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO country within five years “to test the Alliance”.
Zelensky meets EU, NATO leaders to discuss additional sanctions on Russia, defense cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with President of the European Council António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to coordinate efforts between the European Union and NATO.
All NATO nations agree on increased defense spending, Lithuania’s DM says
All NATO member states agree on the need to increase defense spending, but the practical implementation of these objectives is often hindered by domestic political issues and challenges.
“I think that everyone agreed that high defense spending, significantly higher and immediately is a necessity. What we are facing is domestic policy issues, domestic policy challenges, which are reflected on the global agenda,” Lithuania’s Minister of National Defense Dovile Sakaliene stated this in an interview with Ukrinform.
The minister added that various economic processes and political decisions by different governments in Europe often influence the speed and scale of defense investments.
“Defense ministers understand that Russia is a looming threat over Europe and that we have to respond by very visible, objective actions, by significant increase in our troops, significant increase in the capacity of defense industry, significant increase in training areas, significant increase in weapons and equipment acquisitions... The question now is the speed — and that comes down to political will and negotiations,” she emphasized.
Society
Intelligence and MFA evacuate 31 Ukrainian citizens from Iran
On June 24, 2025, acting on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, evacuated 31 Ukrainian citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Among those evacuated were 5 men, 12 women, and 14 children.
The evacuees transited through the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Moldova and are currently en route to Kyiv.