Russian attacks continue in Ukraine; NATO and Iran incidents reported

Russian forces attacked Odesa's Vylkivska community, causing a fire and injuries. In Donetsk, infiltration attempts in Kostiantynivka were confirmed, though encirclement was denied. Kyiv saw explosions. NATO Secretary General Rutte announced plans to boost arms production, while
Russian forces attacked energy and civilian infrastructure in Odesa region's Vylkivska community on June 26, causing a fire and injuries. In Donetsk, Operational Command "East" confirmed Russian infiltration attempts in Kostiantynivka, though its commander denied the city was encircled, despite earlier reports to Громадське of over 100 penetrations. Kyiv also experienced evening explosions on June 25, with air defense active following a ballistic missile threat. Separately, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reiterated plans for alliance members to significantly boost arms production, with new contracts expected at the July 5-7 summit, stating, "We know what you are doing, and we are better at it." Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly attacked a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25, which UKMTO reported was struck by an "unknown" object near the Omani coast. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда
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