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Russian forces attack Odesa and Kostiantynivka; NATO plans arms boost; Iran strikes vessel

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Posted Jun 26, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-26-0400
Russian forces attack Odesa and Kostiantynivka; NATO plans arms boost; Iran strikes vessel

Russian forces attacked energy and civilian infrastructure in Odesa region's Vylkivska community and attempted infiltration in Kostiantynivka. NATO plans a significant arms production boost, while Iran's IRGC reportedly attacked a vessel.

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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