Newsletter 26/06/2024
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Ukraine returns 90 defenders from Russian captivity
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The 53rd exchange of prisoners of war took place today. It was possible to return 90 defenders of Ukraine to the Motherland.
The exchange took place through the mediation of the UAE.
Media: Fire in Crimea near Cape Chauda, from where Russians launch drones
"From the Tavrida highway, a massive fire is visible from afar in the area of Cape Chauda, where the military training ground is located and where the Shahed drones are launched," Krym.Realii reports
European Council meeting to begin with discussion of military assistance to Ukraine with Zelensky
The EU Heads of State and Government attending a two-day summit in Brussels tomorrow will begin their European Council meeting with a discussion of military assistance to Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
War
Governor: Several dozens of Russian soldiers blocked at enterprise in Vovchansk
"Several dozen occupants are blocked at one of the industrial enterprises in Vovchansk. The Russians are trying to break through, but they are constantly suffering losses in this area," Syniehubov said the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov
Russia launches modified KAB-250 from Kharkiv for first time on 23 June - Syniehubov
"We had the first strike on the city of Kharkiv on Sunday on the territory of a private school. It was a KAB-250 (guided aerial bombs). The munition was with wings and a GPS module. The enemy does not stop, but constantly tests modified ammunition, using Kharkiv as a springboard for its training," said Syniehubov.
Four civilians injured in enemy shelling of Kharkiv region overnight
On the night of June 26, Russian troops attacked Borova in the Izium district, Kharkiv region, damaging a pharmacy and a hospital building.
UN delegations showed the consequences of Russian terror in Zaporizhzhia
Source: The official channel of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration
One of the houses in Zaporizhzhia that was destroyed by a Russian missile was visited by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, Ivan Fedorov, together with a UNHCR delegation and representatives of the Danish and Austrian embassies in Ukraine.
The international delegation talked to the residents of the house. The residents shared their experiences and told about the help they had received.
Oksana Mykytova was among them. The woman works at the Zaporizhzhia regional organization of the Red Cross of Ukraine.
Kherson authorities show consequences of Russian attack on humanitarian headquarters
Defense
Zelensky approves NSDC decision to create Unmanned Systems Forces
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree approving the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to create the Unmanned Systems Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Politics
Shmyhal discusses updated FTA agreement with Canadian minister
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion of Canada Mary Ng have discussed the updated Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, which comes into force on July 1.
Society
The official uniform of the Ukrainian national team for the 2024 Olympic Games
The National Olympic Committee of Ukraine presented a new uniform in which our athletes will enter the sports arenas in France. Titled Olympians who will represent our country at the 2024 Olympic Games demonstrated their equipment. The design feature of the new collection of sports uniforms is embroidery elements, the image of ears of corn and the coded word "Victory".