Jun 4, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

On June 4, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported "massive shelling" near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), specifically targeting the adjacent Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant (TPP). The IAEA noted this could endanger the ZNPP's power supply. Separately, Ukrainian reports indicated that at least 707 Ukrainian children have been killed since February 2022, with 2,548 injured and 2,318 missing. Commemorative events, "Voices of Children," were held in Domanivka and Kropyvnytskyi to honor these child victims. Additionally, Russian forces shelled Komyshany in the Kherson region, seriously injuring a 55-year-old woman.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Суспільне Новини

Ukrainian law enforcement has recently uncovered several alleged schemes related to military service and conscription across different regions. In Vinnytsia region, two officials from the Haisyn district Territorial Recruitment Centre (TCC) are suspected of making unauthorized alterations to the "Oberih" register, changing conscript data without proper documentation. Separately, in Lviv, authorities revealed a scheme organized by a father and son, who allegedly facilitated the illegal departure of conscripted men from the country, offering various methods. Furthermore, in Odesa region, a 28-year-old serviceman was detained on suspicion of extorting $6,000 from a mobilized soldier's mother. He reportedly promised to arrange a transfer to a rear unit and subsequent discharge from service.

Sources: Suspilne Novyny

Czech police have confirmed that Metropolitan Hilarion of the Russian Orthodox Church was transporting cocaine when he was detained in Czechia on May 24. Authorities initially reported that the metropolitan was found with a "white substance." Following forensic analysis, police informed the publication Denik N that the substance seized was indeed cocaine. Metropolitan Hilarion is reportedly now in Moscow. The police statement to Denik N confirmed the results of the expert examination, which identified the white powder as cocaine. The details surrounding his detention and subsequent departure from Czechia were not specified in the reports.

Sources: Suspilne Novyny, Hromadske

Ukrainian Forces of Unmanned Systems (SBS) announced strikes against targets in occupied Crimea during the night of June 4. SBS Commander Robert Brovdi stated that a Project 10410 "Svityak" class border patrol ship was hit near Yurkine in the Kerch district. Reports on other alleged targets differed among outlets. Suspilne News indicated that locomotives and an RSBN-4N radio-technical navigation system were also struck. Conversely, Ukrainska Pravda reported that a Pantsir complex was targeted in the operation. The SBS confirmed the attack on the patrol ship, which is designed for port control and protection. Sources: Suspilne Novyny, Ukrainska Pravda, Hromadske

Kyiv currently accounts for 4,358 civil defense structures, according to the city's Department of Municipal Security. The majority of these are designated as "simplest shelters," numbering 3,796. The city also possesses 512 other types of shelters, with only two specifically identified as anti-radiation facilities. In terms of funding, Kyiv city authorities have allocated over 2.1 billion hryvnias (2,148,145,000 UAH) for the construction and repair of these protective structures in 2026. This figure is comparable to the amount allocated solely for new construction in 2025, indicating a broader scope for the current year's budget.

Sources: Громадське