Jun 30, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Russian forces have continued their assaults across Ukraine, causing multiple casualties and infrastructure damage. Overnight strikes in the Zaporizhzhia oblast resulted in three deaths and eighteen injuries, while four fatalities were reported in Dnipro. Further bombardments wounded three people in Dnipropetrovsk and ten in Sumy. Kyiv's military administration also confirmed at least two injuries from a Russian aerial attack on Sunday. These attacks led to power outages in the Sumy, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Meanwhile, Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, stated that Russian air defenses intercepted 46 Ukrainian drones targeting the capital early Tuesday, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Separately, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his readiness for discussions with American representatives once Washington's focus on Iran diminishes, stating, "We are ready to continue negotiations and the discussion of all the details." Sources: Le Monde

Tens of millions of Americans are currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with central and eastern regions of the country bracing for exceptionally high temperatures expected to persist through the July 4th Independence Day celebrations. The US meteorological services (NWS) anticipate that dozens of temperature records could be broken, with actual temperatures potentially surpassing 38°C and felt temperatures reaching up to 45°C. This severe weather event is impacting a significant portion of the population, leading to widespread discomfort and health concerns across affected areas. Authorities are advising residents to take precautions as the extreme conditions continue.

Sources: Le Monde