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Russian forces launch 196 aerial targets at Ukraine; Iran attacks vessel

Russian forces launched 196 aerial targets, including seven Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 189 drones, at Ukraine overnight on June 26, with some hitting Kyiv and Poltava. Odesa infrastructure was also attacked. Ukraine updated Russian military losses, while Iran reportedly at

Russian forces launched 196 aerial targets, including seven Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 189 drones, at Ukraine overnight on June 26. Ukrainian air defense intercepted 177 targets, including three ballistic missiles. Four ballistic missiles and 11 drones reportedly struck their intended locations in the Kyiv and Poltava regions. Separately, Russian forces targeted energy and civilian infrastructure in Odesa region's Vylkivska community, resulting in a fire and injuries. Meanwhile, Ukraine's General Staff updated Russia's total military personnel losses to 1,398,370, with 1,310 occurring in the past day, alongside 12,059 tanks. Internationally, 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

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Venezuela earthquake death toll remains disputed amid ongoing rescue efforts

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 continues to be reported with significant discrepancies, with figures ranging from 164 to 235 fatalities.

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 continues to be reported with significant discrepancies. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has indicated at least 164 fatalities and approximately 1,000 injuries. Conversely, Health Minister Carlos Alvarado reported a higher count of 235 deaths and around 4,300 injured. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused extensive structural damage in the capital, 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, with aftershocks still being felt. Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

Second phase of search operations in Puzhnyky concludes without finding mass graves

The second phase of search operations in Puzhnyky, Ternopil region, has concluded without the discovery of mass graves, which were sought for residents believed to have perished during the Soviet era.

The second phase of search operations in Puzhnyky, Ternopil region, has concluded without the discovery of mass graves. The expedition aimed to locate the remains of former residents believed to have perished during the Soviet era. Alina Kharlamova, an archaeologist from the specialized institution "Volyn Antiquities" and a member of the Polish-Ukrainian expedition, confirmed the outcome. Despite extensive efforts, no mass burial sites were identified during this stage of the work. Sources: Громадське