🇭🇺 Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has claimed that Hungary has blocked Ukraine’s accession to the EU, adding that he "doesn't know what Ukraine is today or where its borders lie." He also argued that Ukraine’s NATO membership would mean an immediate war.

Ukraine has completed over 50% of its planned fortification work for 2025, according to Defense Minister Umerov. The construction approach has shifted in response to Russia’s tactics—now focusing on smaller, drone-shielded strongpoints designed to counter infantry assault groups supported by UAVs.

Ukrainian Air Force fighter jets struck a building in the village of Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia region, after it had been occupied and fortified by a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (DRG).

On the Pokrovsk front, Russia has amassed around 111,000 troops — the largest enemy grouping to date, according to Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi.

"They’re doing this not just for any operational gain, but mainly for propaganda — to create a psychological effect: to plant the infamous ‘Russian soldier’s boot,’ raise a flag, and trumpet another fake ‘victory.’"

🇺🇦 Ukraine will synchronize its sanctions against Russia with the EU and G7 countries. President Zelensky has enacted a National Security and Defense Council decision requiring full implementation of international sanctions within Ukraine’s jurisdiction.

⚠️ Russia has set up domestic production of Shahed drones in Tatarstan, enabling sustained UAV attacks on Ukraine, Le Monde reports. Assembly is reportedly carried out by hundreds of women recruited from African countries such as Uganda, Mali, Cameroon, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.

Ukrainian border guards near Vovchansk destroyed two Russian artillery pieces — a D-30 and an MT-12 “Rapira.” Recon-strike UAV also eliminated three Russian vehicles used for transporting troops and ammunition, and neutralized six soldiers.

A Ukrainian airstrike, observed by the 30th Mechanized Brigade, targeted and struck the position of Russian UAV operators in Soledar, Donetsk region.

Ukraine has officially approved the heavy unmanned ground platform Protector for operational use, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense announced.

Protector can transport ammunition or gear, evacuate the wounded, serve as a mobile platform for remotely operated weapon systems, and perform electronic warfare and signals intelligence missions.

On June 25, a Ukrainian drone strike targeted a railway train near the village of Kutuzivka. The train was transporting ammunition to Russian forces operating near Tokmak in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. Footage of the strike was published by the "Ronins" unit.

⚡️ President Zelenskyy has instructed to prepare a decision on introducing a long-term moratorium on inspections of entrepreneurs. He also introduced sanctions against manufacturers and suppliers of Shahed drones, targeting 52 individuals and 35 entities.

Putin has once again gone off the rails, claiming that “for eight years there was a bloody war in Donbas against civilians” and that Russia “tried to resolve everything peacefully.” Among other bizarre statements, he accused the West of aggression, insisted Russia is ready for new talks with Ukraine, and blamed NATO expansion for the war.

🔥 Ukraine's 413th Unmanned Systems Battalion RAID has showcased the first confirmed destruction of a North Korean M1991 240mm multiple rocket launcher system used by Russian forces.

🇺🇦 President Zelensky has instructed the government to increase payments to military personnel in the budget declaration for 2026–2028.

On June 18, 2025, a missile strike hit a shelter used by Russia’s 346th Separate Special Purpose Brigade (unit 31681, Prokhladny) near Polohy in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

The impact caused the structure to collapse, and those inside reportedly suffocated due to a lack of oxygen. Eleven servicemen were killed, including chief of staff Aleksandr Volkov (“Mongoose”), Aleksandr Kunsaytis (“Amur”), and Eduard Samyshyn.

🇳🇴 Norway has joined the EU’s 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting nearly 200 "shadow fleet" vessels and entities aiding the Russian military. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide called it a vital contribution to Europe's pressure on Moscow over its war of aggression.

The Kremlin has labeled Estonia's readiness to host NATO aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons as a “danger,” following Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur’s confirmation that the country is prepared to welcome such deployments.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this poses an “immediate threat” to Russia, adding that Moscow maintains “virtually no relations” with the Baltic states.

Operators from Ukraine’s 73rd Naval Special Operations Center are conducting special reconnaissance missions in the Sumy and Kursk regions.