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Ukraine reports intense fighting and missile strikes, Denmark delivers artillery

Ukraine reports intense fighting and missile strikes, Denmark delivers artillery

Ukrainian forces repelled 32 assaults in the Pokrovsk direction on June 24, while overnight missile and drone attacks hit the country. Denmark has started delivering 15,000 long-range artillery shells.

On June 24, Ukrainian forces engaged in 232 combat clashes across the front, with the Pokrovsk direction experiencing the most intense activity as 32 Russian assaults were repelled. Overnight into June 25, Russia 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, and local authorities clarifying potential casualties. Meanwhile, Denmark has begun delivering 15,000 long-range artillery shells to Ukraine, with some already arriving, following Kyiv's request for partners to prioritize such armaments.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

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China detains two Japanese citizens over rare-earth related exports

China detains two Japanese citizens over rare-earth related exports

Chinese authorities have detained two Japanese citizens, accusing them of attempting to export rare-earth related products. The individuals, employees of a Japanese machine manufacturer, were arrested in May in northeast China.

Chinese authorities have detained two Japanese citizens, accusing them of attempting to export products related to rare-earth minerals. The individuals, reportedly employees of a prominent Japanese machine manufacturer, were arrested in May in northeast China. Chinese customs officials subsequently informed Japanese consulates in Shenyang and Dalian. This incident marks a potential escalation in tensions between China and Japan, particularly concerning critical metals crucial for the global economy. The detentions highlight China's increasingly stringent stance on rare-earth exports.

Sources: Le Monde

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