Jun 24, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Denmark has delivered an additional 15,000 long-range artillery shells to Ukraine, with some already arriving, following Kyiv's request for partners to prioritize longer-range solutions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that operations in Crimea are "clearly calculated," citing substantial Russian losses and logistical challenges in occupied territories. He also noted that transponders in Belarus, previously used for Russian strikes, ceased functioning on June 22. The US State Department maintains that Ukraine is currently "winning the war."

Separately, Russian forces conducted drone strikes on Sumy, injuring a child and damaging infrastructure. Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation has initiated proceedings into alleged torture within the "Skelya" assault regiment, while Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted an electrical substation in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Українська правда

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) recently adopted a resolution expressing strong concern over the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. On Wednesday, the assembly voted 68 to 8 in favour of the resolution, which "deplores the systemic practice of silencing dissenting voices" in the hydrocarbon-rich Caucasian nation. The resolution highlights the deteriorating conditions for political opponents and calls upon Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset to initiate an "Article 52" inquiry procedure. This procedure aims to investigate the country's adherence to its human rights commitments.

Sources: Le Monde