Jun 30, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

The death toll from Russia's June 29 attack on Dnipro has risen to seven, after a 59-year-old man succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The fatalities include six men and one woman, while sixteen individuals remain hospitalized, with seven in serious condition.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian General Staff reported 184 combat engagements across the front lines on June 29. Ukrainian forces claimed approximately 1,350 Russian personnel casualties during the past day, alongside the destruction of 71 artillery systems, one tank, six armored combat vehicles, and one air defense system. Total estimated Russian personnel losses now stand at 1,403,550. Separately, on the second anniversary of Russia's withdrawal from Snake Island, Ukrainian military pilots described the 2022 operation to retake it as "scary, low, fast, and very maneuverable."

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly planning substantial investments, totaling approximately $520 billion for four new chip factories and an additional $356.36 billion for three AI data centers. Meanwhile, German automaker Volkswagen is considering divesting key assets such as PowerCo, Traton, or Ducati, following plans to reduce its workforce by 100,000, though this may not fully stabilize the company. Separately, an Invesco survey indicates that sovereign funds and central banks managing $29 trillion are increasingly focusing on energy assets and expressing growing concerns about the US dollar's future role. European aluminum producers are urging Brussels to close a loophole that allows sanctioned Russian aluminum to enter the EU market via third countries. Additionally, Ukraine has secured €3.8 billion from the European Union, with funds designated for drones and the defense industry. Sources: Forbes Ukraine

French lawmakers have introduced a bill on June 23 aimed at discontinuing commercial relationships with Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories. The proposal is supported by Israeli citizens who believe that ending the occupation is crucial for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. For decades, France and the wider European community have maintained that these settlements are illegal under international law and hinder the prospects of a two-state solution, which envisions an independent Palestinian state. Proponents of the legislation argue that it aligns France's commercial policy with its long-standing diplomatic position regarding the illegality of the settlements and their impact on peace efforts.

Sources: Le Monde