Jun 25, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC

Russian forces continued attacks on June 25, launching an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile and 90 drones against Ukraine. Air defenses reportedly intercepted 83 drones, though hits were recorded from the missile and six drones. Russian strikes also targeted Ukrzaliznytsia locomotives three times in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy regions, killing a train driver's assistant. Concurrently, occupied Crimea experienced power outages and water supply issues amid drone attacks, leading to some train cancellations to Russia. Internationally, 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. Separately, EU Ombudsman Teresa Ribeiro initiated an investigation into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for refusing access to a private group chat involving President Zelenskyy.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Local community opposition is increasingly hindering the construction of data centers in the United States, according to a report by Forbes Ukraine, citing The Economist. These facilities are considered crucial infrastructure for artificial intelligence development, a sector where Washington aims to maintain a competitive edge against China. The delays are impacting projects valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, potentially affecting the pace of the global AI race. For instance, protests have been noted in areas like New Albany, Ohio, where new data center developments are facing resistance.

Sources: Forbes Ukraine

A preliminary evaluation suggests that Australia's pioneering law, which prohibits individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, has had minimal effect. Researchers released one of the first assessments on June 25, 2026, approximately six months after the legislation came into force on December 10, 2025. The study indicates that despite the global significance of these measures, their initial impact on young people's social media usage has been limited. This early finding provides an initial look into the effectiveness of such age-restriction policies. Sources: Le Monde.