Jun 26, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Russian forces continued their aerial assault on Ukraine during the night of June 25-26, launching seven Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 189 uncrewed aerial vehicles. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 177 targets, including three ballistic missiles, though four missiles and eleven drones reportedly impacted sites in the Kyiv and Poltava regions. Separately, Russian forces struck energy and civilian infrastructure in Odesa region's Vylkivska community, causing a fire and injuries. Meanwhile, Ukraine's General Staff updated its figures for Russian military personnel losses to 1,398,370 since the full-scale invasion began, with 1,310 recorded in the past 24 hours, alongside 12,059 tanks. In a distinct incident, 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

Ukrainian water and heating infrastructure requires an estimated €50 billion in investment, yet current funding covers only 1.5% of this demand. A recent Forbes Development conference addressed the significant barriers preventing businesses from actively investing in the sector. Discussions highlighted the high failure rate of public-private partnership projects and the primary risks for potential investors. Participants emphasized that tariffs represent a major challenge, often described as "the elephant in the room," hindering private sector engagement despite the substantial need for modernization and development in municipal infrastructure. Sources: Forbes Ukraine

A former high-ranking Ukrainian intelligence official, Colonel Dmytro Kozyura, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for high treason. Ukraine's prosecutor general announced that Kozyura, who previously served as the chief of staff for the Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) anti-terrorism centre, was found guilty of spying for Russia's FSB security service. The conviction was handed down under martial law, following an operation, reportedly codenamed "rat," that uncovered his activities, including the use of a safehouse. This case highlights ongoing efforts by Ukrainian authorities to address internal security threats amidst the conflict.

Sources: BBC News

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the United States, have been extended by an additional day. Originally slated to conclude on June 25, the discussions are now set to resume in Washington on the morning of June 26. The US State Department confirmed the continuation of the talks, stating that Washington remains the mediator. These discussions are taking place amid an ongoing, unstable truce between Israel and an Iran-aligned organization. Sources: Радіо Свобода