Russian attack on Dnipro number of victims rose to 21, and more than 300 were injured

The death toll from the Russian missile strike on the city of Dnipro on June 24 has risen to 19 and was confirmed by Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration. In total, 21 people were killed across Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as a result of the attack. “My condolences to all those who lost their dear ones,” Lysak wrote on Telegram, reflecting on the tragic scale of the assault.

Lysak added that the number of injured has surpassed 300, with many still receiving treatment in local hospitals. He expressed gratitude to the region’s medical workers, saying, “We are grateful to the doctors. They are keeping an eye on the people who remain in hospital. They are doing everything to save and restore the health of the people injured in the attack.”

Zelensky and Trump held a meeting at the NATO summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump on June 25 during the NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting, which lasted about 50 minutes, was described by Zelensky as “long and substantive.” In a post on X, Zelensky said, they covered all the truly important issues, discussed how to achieve a ceasefire and a real peace and how to protect their people.

We appreciate the attention and the readiness to help bring peace closer.” - noted Zelensky.

No further details of the meeting have been made public.

The two leaders were expected to address Ukraine’s planned purchase of a new defense package, including air defense systems, as well as potential additional sanctions on Russia and efforts to enforce an international price cap on Russian oil. Earlier in the day, when asked about the meeting, President Trump remarked at a briefing, “Obviously we’ll be discussing his difficulties, he’s got a little difficulty,” without elaborating further.

Ukrainian teen has reunited with family after Russian occupation split them apart

A 17-year-old boy, separated from his family during the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, has finally been brought back to Ukraine from occupied territory. The boy, Ivan (name changed), was torn apart from his mother and younger sister when Russian forces seized his village in February 2022. With communication nearly impossible under occupation, his family had no way to reach him or reunite.

To make his way home, Ivan had to undertake a difficult journey through Russia, facing financial hardship and bureaucratic obstacles due to missing documents. His mother and sister, who stayed in Ukrainian-controlled territory, were waiting for him in Kyiv, where they had recently survived a Russian missile strike near their home. Ivan’s return was made possible through the efforts of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.

Russia convicted 184 Ukrainian POWs captured in Kursk Oblast

Over the past six months, Russia’s Second Western District Military Court has sentenced 184 Ukrainian soldiers captured during operations in Kursk Oblast, Russian independent outlet Mediazona reported.

Unlike typical terrorism cases, these trials target Ukrainian prisoners of war with identical charges: committing a terrorist act as part of a group, resulting in grave consequences. Since November 2024, the court has handled 159 cases involving 267 defendants. New verdicts are reported by Russia’s Chief Military Prosecutor’s Office almost daily.

One example cited by Mediazona is the case of Junior Lieutenant Yevhen Hoch. Russian authorities convicted him of terrorism for allegedly entering Kursk Oblast on October 8, 2024, taking up firing positions near the village of Olhivka, preventing civilian evacuations, and “intimidating” residents by openly carrying and using weapons. Hoch was wounded and captured on October 27.

Donetsk Oblast town is on brink of a humanitarian disaster, the infrastructure is paralyzed by drones

The front-line city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast is on the verge of a humanitarian disaster, Governor Vadym Filashkin warned on June 25, as relentless Russian strikes cripple critical infrastructure and leave thousands without essential services. Nearly half the city is without electricity, 1,900 households have lost access to gas, and water is supplied for just three hours daily, covering only a fraction of the population’s needs. Drone attacks have brought city bus operations to a standstill, while suburban routes are running on a limited basis. Filashkin called on remaining civilians to evacuate, citing growing danger.

Military officials report that Russian forces are focused on controlling logistics and supply routes rather than destroying the city outright. The greatest threat comes from FPV drones, including fiber optic variants, that target vehicles and attempt to dominate all movement within the city. Despite the risks, emergency crews, doctors, utility workers, and local authorities continue their work. Large water tanks, wells with filtration systems, and “Points of Invincibility” have been set up to help those who remain, but officials warn that conditions are becoming increasingly dire.