Jun 25, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC

Ukraine's General Staff reported 232 combat engagements across the front on June 24, with the Pokrovsk direction experiencing the most intense fighting where Ukrainian forces repelled 32 assaults. Overnight into June 25, Russian forces launched an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile and 90 drones. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted 83 of these, though hits were recorded from the missile and six drones. On the morning of June 25, Russian attacks targeted gas stations in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia, with a drone strike causing a fire at a Sumy station. Meanwhile, Denmark has begun delivering 15,000 long-range artillery shells to Ukraine, with some already arriving, in response to Kyiv's request for partners to prioritize such armaments.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and 700 injuries, according to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The U.S. Geological Survey reported magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 for the tremors. The seismic activity caused significant building damage in the capital, Caracas, and led to the closure of the country's main airport. Ms. Rodríguez declared a state of emergency nationwide, noting that the reported casualty figures did not include victims from La Guaira state, located near Caracas, which was also heavily impacted. Rescue efforts are underway across affected regions.

Sources: Радіо Свобода

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, June 24, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first tremor, measuring magnitude 7.2, occurred at a depth of 21.9 kilometers, approximately 200 kilometers west of the capital, Caracas. A second, stronger quake of magnitude 7.5 followed, originating at a depth of 10 kilometers. The USGS has expressed concerns about a "heavy" human toll and "significant" material damage resulting from the seismic activity. Local reports indicate this was the most violent seismic event in 126 years, with one resident describing the experience: "We had the impression that the earth would never stop shaking." Sources: Le Monde

Hungarian politician Péter Magyar submitted a legislative proposal to parliament on June 24, aiming to declassify communist-era secret police archives. Magyar announced the move, stating it fulfills a promise and addresses "a long-overdue duty to the Hungarian people." The proposed legislation seeks to open historical records from the communist secret services, a step that has been discussed in Hungarian politics for years. This initiative follows his recent rise in political prominence and aims to increase transparency regarding the country's past.

Sources: Радіо Свобода