Jun 29, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's commitment to respond to Russian attacks to diminish Moscow's capacity to prolong the conflict. On June 29, Ukraine's General Staff reported 184 combat engagements, including two missile strikes and 50 aerial attacks involving 136 guided bombs. Russian forces used a guided aerial bomb in Kharkiv, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone strike on a public transport vehicle killed two people and injured six, including a child. Concurrently, explosions were reported overnight in Russian-occupied Crimea, with satellite imagery showing fires near a civilian airfield in Kerch and the Maryanivka power substation, leading to local power outages. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

Rescue efforts persist in Venezuela following powerful earthquakes, with teams continuing to search for survivors using specialized equipment like dogs and drones, even after the critical 96-hour window passed. Amidst the debris, a moment of hope emerged when a rescuer believed a voice was heard. Two 11-year-old boys, including Moises, have been successfully extracted from collapsed structures. The confirmed death toll stands at least 1,450, with tens of thousands still missing. A country club in Caraballeda, La Guaira, has been converted into a temporary hospital, offering medical care and shelter. However, many affected areas report a lack of significant government assistance, leaving residents to conduct rescue efforts with basic tools such as crowbars and mallets. This has led to widespread dissatisfaction and anger among the populace regarding the state's disaster response. Sources: BBC News