Jun 26, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia has lost 1,398,370 military personnel since its full-scale invasion, including 1,310 in the past day, along with significant equipment losses such as 12,059 tanks. Russian forces continued attacks on June 26, striking energy and civilian infrastructure in Odesa region's Vylkivska community, causing a fire and injuries. In Donetsk, Operational Command "East" confirmed Russian attempts to infiltrate Kostiantynivka, though its commander denied the city was encircled, despite earlier reports of over 100 penetrations. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reiterated plans for alliance members to boost arms production, with new contracts anticipated at the July 5-7 summit, adding, "We know what you are doing, and we are better at it." Separately, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly attacked a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25.

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 continues to be reported with significant discrepancies. Some outlets, citing Venezuela's Health Minister, indicate at least 235 fatalities and over 4,000 injured, with thousands more potentially missing. Conversely, other reports, referencing international news agencies and the acting president, state a lower count of 164 deaths and approximately 1,000 injuries. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused extensive structural damage in Caracas and led to the closure of the nation's main airport. A national state of emergency remains in effect as search and rescue operations persist in affected regions.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Громадське