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Ekaterina Bilyk: 'A car can be repaired, but life is priceless.' The model tells about a tragedy narrowly avoided

Incidents 06/16/2026, 18:48

Ekaterina Bilyk narrowly avoided a serious accident when an unknown driver cut her off and fled the scene. The model thanked her driver for saving her and the police for their promptness. 🔍🚓

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Yellow alert in Kyiv: forecasters warn of thunderstorms and gusty winds

Incidents 06/16/2026, 17:39

Forecasters have declared a “yellow” alert level for Kyiv and most regions of Ukraine. 🌩️ Gusty winds up to 20 m/s are expected in the West, and thunderstorms across the country. The cause of the unstable weather is a cyclone that has shifted to the north of the country. 🌬️

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Ruins instead of trade: why the Lukyanivka Market in Kyiv has still not been restored

Incidents 06/16/2026, 17:23

The Lukyanivka Market in Kyiv has still not been restored after a massive shelling. 🏚️ The owner of the facility, a private company, has not yet made a decision on reconstruction, and city authorities cannot intervene directly in the process. Residents have created a petition demanding to speed up the restoration of this important trading point. 📉🇺🇦

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Strike on Energy Sector: Ukrainian Drones Attack Moscow Refinery and Targets in Russia's Rear

Incidents 06/16/2026, 12:58

Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow Oil Refinery, causing a fire at the primary processing unit. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed attacks on targets in Tula, Bryansk, and the Donbas. Fuel sales restrictions have been introduced in several regions of Russia.

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Strike on Moscow's Heart: How Drone Attack on MNPS Paralyzed the Capital's Fuel Market

Incidents 06/16/2026, 12:00

🔥 Powerful drone attack on Moscow Oil Refinery: the plant's "heart," supplying the capital with fuel, is on fire. Zelenskyy confirmed the strike at a distance of 500 km, Sobyanin confirmed the downing of 60 UAVs. Consequences could be massive for Moscow's fuel market. 🚨

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Aftermath of the attack in the Krasnodar Krai: Oil depot catches fire in Poltavskaya stanitsa

Incidents 06/16/2026, 06:05

🔥 On the night of June 16, a major oil depot caught fire in Poltavskaya stanitsa following a drone attack. 32 rescuers are working at the scene, and the highway is closed. Strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure continue, causing fuel shortages even in Moscow and St. Petersburg. 🚛🛢️

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Strike on the zoo: new victims of shelling in Kharkiv amid escalation

Incidents 06/15/2026, 19:27

🚨 Russian occupiers struck the zoo in Kharkiv — animals were injured, enclosures damaged. This is part of a series of attacks on the city, resulting in the death of rescuers and buildings catching fire. 🔥🐾 #Kharkiv #Zoo #Shelling

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Tu-22M3 Crash in Irkutsk Region: Crew Saved, but Alarming Statistics Repeat

Incidents 06/15/2026, 16:40

A Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in the Irkutsk region. The crew was saved, but this is already the third crash of such a machine in the region in two years. The investigation is underway, and the main version is a technical malfunction. ✈️🔥

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Strike on a Holy Site: How Russian Drones Attempted to Destroy the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

Incidents 06/15/2026, 14:44

Russia struck the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: a Shahed drone set fire to the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, covering 800 sq. m. 🔥 Rescuers miraculously managed to carry out unique relics, including the silver reliquary of Saint Stephen. Zelenskyy called this a crime against Christian culture. 🇺🇦🕊️

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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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