Jun 29, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

Russian forces carried out multiple attacks on June 29, striking Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district with a guided aerial bomb, which resulted in one fatality and five injuries, some severe. Separately, a Russian drone attack targeted a public transport vehicle in Zaporizhzhia, killing two individuals and injuring six, including a child. Overnight, explosions were reported across Russian-occupied Crimea, with satellite imagery indicating fires near a civilian small aviation airfield in Kerch and the "Maryanivka" major nodal power substation, leading to localized electricity outages. Ukraine's General Staff reported 1,230 Russian personnel killed or wounded in the preceding 24 hours, bringing total estimated Russian losses to 1,402,200 since February 2022. On June 28, 197 combat engagements took place, with Russian forces concentrating offensive actions in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole areas. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt reciprocal military actions and proceed with negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump confirmed a meeting between representatives is set for June 30 in Doha, Qatar, noting Iran initiated the request. This de-escalation follows a series of strikes, including Iranian drone and missile attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, which Tehran stated were in response to earlier American actions. The US Central Command had previously confirmed strikes against Iranian targets on June 26, and additional ones on June 27, citing an attack on the tanker "Ever Lovely." Brent crude oil prices subsequently decreased following reports of the agreement.

Sources: Українська правда, Громадське, Forbes Ukraine

Ukrainian MP Mykola Tyshchenko has received a suspicion notice from NABU and SAP, accused of demanding over $1 million for non-interference in call center activities, money laundering, and submitting false declarations. Separately, South Korean tech firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan significant investments, including approximately $520 billion for four new chip factories and $356.36 billion for three AI data centers. European aluminum producers are pressing Brussels to close a loophole facilitating sanctioned Russian aluminum's entry into the EU. Meanwhile, sovereign funds and central banks managing $29 trillion are shifting investments towards energy assets and raising concerns about the US dollar's future. Volkswagen is reportedly considering selling assets such as PowerCo or Ducati after layoffs, though this may not fully stabilize the automaker. Sources: Forbes Ukraine

Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Moshe Azman and Dmytro Korchynsky, leader of the "Brotherhood" organization, have jointly rejected claims made by Israel regarding "Nazi salutes" allegedly displayed at a recent event in Kyiv. The two leaders held a meeting where they both refuted the assertions that such gestures were demonstrated during the action. Israel had reportedly issued statements concerning the alleged use of Nazi salutes at the gathering. Their unified stance aims to counter the narrative presented by Israel and clarify the nature of the event in question. This development highlights ongoing sensitivities surrounding public demonstrations and their interpretation. Sources: Громадське

The US Supreme Court has blocked former President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a decision widely seen as affirming the central bank's independence. In a 5-4 ruling, the nation's highest court determined that the Trump administration had not afforded Governor Cook sufficient "due process" to contest her dismissal. The justices' decision underscores the legal protections surrounding the tenure of Federal Reserve governors, reinforcing the institution's insulation from direct political interference. The case has been returned to lower courts for additional consideration.

Sources: BBC News