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Rain and thunderstorms: meteorologist warns about the weather in Ukraine on June 16

Incidents 06/15/2026, 14:26

🌧️ Rain and thunderstorms are back in Ukraine! The meteorologist warned about wet weather on June 16, but the temperature will be comfortable. 🌤️ In Kyiv — up to +20°C and gusty wind. Be ready for changeable weather! #weather #ukraine #rain

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Blow to a Shrine: SBU Proves Use of Russian 'Geran-2' Drones Against Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

Incidents 06/15/2026, 14:23

The SBU confirmed that Russian 'Geran-2' drones deliberately struck the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Debris with markings from the 'Alabuga' SEZ became evidence of a war crime. As a result of the attack, people were killed, and a fire destroyed the unique collection of the Dovzhenko Film Studio. 🇺🇦🔥

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Tank 'Lucifer': How Ukrainian Engineers Turned an Australian Abrams into a Machine of the Future

Incidents 06/15/2026, 14:15

A unique M1A1 AIM 'Lucifer' tank from Australian aid has been spotted in the 160th SMB of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Key features include operation on standard diesel fuel and revolutionary modular anti-drone protection that does not hinder turret rotation. 🇦🇺🇺🇦🚜

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Kharkiv: Second strike on rescuers. Russia targeted the site where emergency services were clearing the aftermath of the shelling

Incidents 06/15/2026, 14:12

Tragedy in Kharkiv: Russian forces launched a second strike on the site where rescuers were working. 4 SES employees and 1 civil protection specialist were killed. 🔥🚒 #Kharkiv #SES #Attack

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Kyiv after a massive strike: casualties, fire at the Lavra, and destruction of a unique film studio collection

Incidents 06/15/2026, 13:26

🔥 The number of fatalities in Kyiv has increased following the night attack — one of the injured died in the hospital. The fire in the Dormition Cathedral of the Lavra and the destruction of 100,000 costumes at the Dovzhenko Film Studio are among the heaviest losses. Air defense forces shot down more than 630 targets out of 680 launched.

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Railways under attack: train delays in Ukraine due to infrastructure damage and passenger evacuations

Incidents 06/15/2026, 12:54

🚆 Trains in Ukraine are delayed due to infrastructure damage and passenger evacuations. Long-distance traffic is maintained, but the schedule is changing. Follow updates on the Ukrzaliznytsia website! 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #Railway #TrainDelays

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Blow to Culture: Fire at 'Mystetskyi Arsenal' During Mass Attack on Kyiv

Incidents 06/15/2026, 12:46

🔥 On the night of June 15, Kyiv was subjected to a mass attack. A 'Shahed' drone hit caused a fire at the 'Mystetskyi Arsenal' cultural complex covering 1000 m². The strike occurred while rescuers were extinguishing a fire at the Pechersk Lavra. 🚒

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Strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: Fire in the Dormition Cathedral and Closure of the Holy Site

Incidents 06/15/2026, 12:42

🔥 Strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: the altar of the Dormition Cathedral is on fire, the 17th-century tower is damaged. The shrine is closed, rescuers are extinguishing the fire. The Ukrainian MFA called this an act of barbarism and demanded a UN reaction. 🕊️🇺🇦

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Aftermath of Night Attack: Key Streets Blocked and Public Transport Routes Changed in Kyiv

Incidents 06/15/2026, 12:39

In Kyiv, streets in 4 districts are blocked and transport routes changed after a night attack by Russia. Fires in Obolonskyi district, Lavra and Dovzhenko Film Studio damaged. 🚨🚌🔥

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Blow to logistics: Russia destroys Novaposhta's main sorting center in Kyiv

Incidents 06/15/2026, 12:32

🔥 Russia destroys Novaposhta's main sorting center in Kyiv — a facility with automation from Vanderlande. All employees are safe, but logistics suffers colossal losses. During the night attack, the Dovzhenko Film Studio and the Lavra were also damaged: people were killed, and hundreds of thousands of costumes were burned. 🇺🇦💥

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Night of Fire in Kyiv Region: Russia's Combined Strike, Casualties, and Extensive Destruction

Incidents 06/15/2026, 12:03

On the night of June 15, the Kyiv region was subjected to a combined strike by Russia using missiles and drones. Destruction and three casualties were recorded in five districts of the region. The capital was also a primary target, including historical sites. 🚨🔥

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Fire and Ash: Russia Destroys Ukraine's Oldest Film Studio and 100,000 Historical Costumes

Incidents 06/15/2026, 11:53

Russia attacked the Dovzhenko National Film Studio in Kyiv. 🔥 The fire destroyed Ukraine's oldest costume collection — 100,000 items. As a result of the massive strike on the capital, 4 people died and dozens were injured. 🇺🇦💔

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Tragedy in Sumy: Russian drones attack residential areas, children among the injured

Incidents 06/15/2026, 11:50

🔥 Russian drones attacked Sumy: one hit an apartment balcony, three injured including a child. A non-residential building in the city center was also damaged. In Kharkiv, five rescuers died while extinguishing a fire after the shelling. 🚨

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Chase, tear gas, and covered plates: how Kyiv police quelled a riot at the Territorial Recruitment Center

Incidents 06/15/2026, 04:31

Kyiv police clarified the situation in the Desnyanskyi district: rumors of a conflict with the TRC are untrue. Inspectors chased a Nissan with covered plates that drove onto the sidewalk. The driver was detained, and a group of individuals attacked the police with tear gas. It turned out that the violator was evading mobilization 🚓💨🚫

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Tragedy in Kharkiv: Five Rescuers Killed in a Second Strike While Fighting a Fire

Incidents 06/15/2026, 03:34

Tragedy in Kharkiv: five SES rescuers were killed in a second strike while fighting a fire. The Minister of Internal Affairs called them heroes without weapons. In Kyiv, massive attacks continue, residential buildings and the Lavra are burning, and hundreds of thousands are left without power. 🚒🔥🇺🇦

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Fire on the roof of the Dormition Cathedral: Russians strike the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

Incidents 06/15/2026, 02:22

🔥 On the night of June 15, Russian drones and missiles attacked Kyiv. The Dormition Cathedral in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was destroyed — the roof was engulfed in flames after a direct hit. Mayor Klitschko and Head of the Military Administration Tkachenko confirmed: this is a deliberate strike on a shrine. 🕊️🇺🇦

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Fire in Kharkiv: Russia strikes a civilian enterprise in the Kholodnohirskyi district

Incidents 06/15/2026, 00:21

🔥 A civilian enterprise caught fire in Kharkiv following a Russian strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district. 🔥 Earlier that same day, drones attacked the art museum — there are casualties, including an infant. 🇺🇦 Air defense forces continue to repel attacks.

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Explosion threat in Khust: man with grenade blackmails family

Incidents 06/14/2026, 23:29

In Khust, police prevented a tragedy: a man threatened to detonate a grenade in a house with his wife and children. The explosive was seized, and the perpetrator was detained. This is not the first case of weapon use in domestic conflicts in Ukraine. 🚓💣🚫

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