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Lightning strikes near a body of water in Volyn: seven injured, including children

Incidents 06/29/2026, 23:14

⚡️ Lightning strikes near a body of water in Volyn: 7 people injured, including four children. All have been hospitalized. Meteorologists warn of thunderstorms and gusty winds until the end of the week. Stay safe!

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Gale in Kyiv: DTEK switches crews to 24/7 mode due to hurricane

Incidents 06/29/2026, 21:25

Gale-force winds hit Kyiv and Lviv, knocking down trees and tearing off roofs. DTEK has switched crews to 24/7 mode to eliminate emergencies. Residents are urged to save electricity to avoid overloading the network ⚡🌪️

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Storm in Kyiv: Falling trees, heavy rains, and power outages in the capital

Incidents 06/29/2026, 21:15

A powerful storm hit Kyiv: wind is tearing up trees by the roots, and heavy rain is flooding the streets 🌩️⛈️. Energy workers are operating in an enhanced mode, eliminating accidents and power outages. Residents are urged to save electricity. #Kyiv #Storm #Weather

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Heatwave and blackouts: why power rationing has returned to Ukraine and who will be affected

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:45

⚡ The heatwave has brought power rationing back to Ukraine. Experts warn: the risk of deficit is highest in the evening, especially in Kyiv, Odesa, and frontline zones. But it's too early to panic — restrictions will be local. 🌞🔌

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Smoke over the Zone: Consequences of Drone Attacks and the Ecological Threat to Chernobyl

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:34

Fires in the Chernobyl zone continue following drone attacks: smoke is reaching Kyiv, but radiation levels remain normal. Rescuers are battling the flames, while satellites detect carbon monoxide plumes extending 170 km. 🔥🚒☢️

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Strike on the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration and a tragedy on public transport: chronicle of escalation in Zaporizhzhia on June 29

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:27

On June 29 in Zaporizhzhia, Russian occupiers struck the Regional State Administration and public transport. The fire at the administration was contained with no casualties, but the attack on a minibus claimed three lives. The GUR confirmed: the enemy has intensified strikes on civilian objects. 🚒🚍🔥

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Heatwave cripples the grid: Ukraine introduces nationwide power outage schedules

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:23

Ukraine is introducing nationwide power outage schedules for June 30. 🔥 The cause is abnormal heat and the mass use of air conditioners, which caused an overload of the grids. Kyiv and the regions have already received restriction schedules.

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Lightning in Lviv: 6-year-old girl in intensive care and extensive aftermath of the storm

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:17

Lightning struck a 6-year-old girl in Lviv; she is in intensive care. The city is suffering from a storm: trees are falling on transport and power lines. Meteorologists have declared a yellow danger level for many regions of Ukraine 🌩️🚑

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Hurricane in Lviv: fallen trees, contact line breaks, and tram suspension

Incidents 06/29/2026, 20:04

Hurricane in Lviv: trees fell on trolleybuses, the district administration roof was torn off, and trams are suspended. Meteorologists warn of gale-force winds and thunderstorms in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine. 🌪️🚋

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Thunderstorms, hail, and squalls: forecasters warn of bad weather in Ukrainian regions on June 29 and 30

Incidents 06/29/2026, 17:08

⚡️ Forecasters have warned of thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds in Ukraine on June 29 and 30. Bad weather may disrupt transport and power grids. Emergency services urge people not to stand under trees and not to park cars near billboards. 🌩️🚗

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Tragedy in Stade: Five killed in shooting at youth center, suspects detained

Incidents 06/29/2026, 16:41

A terrible tragedy occurred in the German city of Stade: five people died at a youth center. Police have detained two suspects, including the shooter, and launched a large-scale investigation. 🚨🇩🇪

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Heatwave in Kyiv: Passengers Demand Air Conditioning in Buses and a Rapid Response System

Incidents 06/29/2026, 16:38

Kyiv residents demand mandatory air conditioning in transport at +22°C and the creation of a rapid response system for complaints. The current "1551" service is criticized for slowness against the backdrop of anomalous heat in Ukraine. 🔥🚌

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Heatwave in Europe 2026: France records thousands of excess deaths and declares a state of emergency

Incidents 06/29/2026, 16:22

🇫🇷 France records approximately 1,000 excess deaths over 5 days of anomalous heat. Temporary morgues have been set up in Paris, and authorities have banned outdoor work and closed schools. WHO warns: heat is becoming a systemic threat to all of Europe. 🔥

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Massive Fire at Slavyansk Refinery: Satellite Data, Official Versions, and Economic Consequences

Incidents 06/29/2026, 15:40

🔥 Satellite images recorded a massive fire at the Slavyansk Refinery in the Krasnodar Krai. Ukraine confirmed the strike, while Russia cites the fall of debris from a special forces group as the cause. The fire area is over 20,000 m², and smoke covered neighboring districts. 🌍📉

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First Clash: Ukrainian Interceptors Shoot Down Russia's Newest 'Sokol-I' Drone

Incidents 06/29/2026, 14:43

Ukrainian military forces have shot down Russia's newest 'Sokol-I' interceptor drone for the first time. Pilots of the 57th Brigade used the 'General Cherehnya AIR', confirming the effectiveness of Ukrainian technology against new threats from the RF. 🇺🇦🚁🚫

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Heatwave in Ukraine: Extreme temperatures trigger emergency power outages

Incidents 06/29/2026, 14:36

Extreme heat in Ukraine has led to emergency power outages in several regions. Energy workers warn of critical grid load due to abnormally high temperatures. ⚡🌡️

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Heat and war: power outage schedules announced for Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine on June 30

Incidents 06/29/2026, 12:41

⚡ On June 30, power outages are possible in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine due to heat and the aftermath of attacks. Schedules have already been published — check your address on the DTEK website. Energy companies are asking citizens to conserve electricity in the evening.

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Heatwave in Kyiv: Restrictions for Trucks, Fire Hazards, and Peak Energy Consumption

Incidents 06/29/2026, 12:38

Truck movement restricted in Kyiv due to heatwave: temperature exceeded critical +28°C. 🌡️ Up to +37°C expected across the country, leading to peak load on the power grid and high fire danger. "Ukrenergo" urged careful use of electricity. ⚡🚛

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