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Rain and rising water levels: how the weather on June 2 will change the situation in western Ukraine

Incidents 06/02/2026, 13:26

On June 2, significant rain and rising water levels in the Dniester, Prut, and Siret rivers are expected in western Ukraine 🌧️. In the Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chernivtsi regions, water levels may rise by 0.8 meters. The rest of the country will remain dry ☀️.

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Destruction after a massive attack on Kyiv: building debris and rescue workers at work

Massive attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities: over 700 offensive weapons, casualties, and destruction

Incidents 06/02/2026, 13:23

🚨 Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine — over 700 offensive weapons, including missiles and drones. Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and other cities under attack. There are casualties and injured. Repeat strike on the capital in the morning of June 2. 🇺🇦💥

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Destroyed Zeekr car dealership in Kyiv after Russian attack, showing fire damage and damaged building

Fire at Zeekr Dealership: Aftermath of Russian Attack on Kyiv

Incidents 06/02/2026, 13:19

A Zeekr premium electric vehicle dealership in Kyiv was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack. The building was seriously damaged by fire, and the company has suspended operations. Four people were killed in the capital, and residential buildings and business centers were destroyed. 🚨🔥🚗

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Yellow Bogdan trolleybus 3372 driving through Kyiv streets at sunset, illustrating public transport operation amid shelling

Shelling of Kyiv: How Public Transport Routes Have Changed and Which Streets Are Closed

Incidents 06/02/2026, 13:16

Aftermath of the night shelling of Kyiv: public transport routes changed, streets closed. 🚍🚧 Trolleybuses and trams are running on new schedules, while fires and power line breaks have been recorded in the Podilskyi and Obolonskyi districts. 📉

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Donald Trump in the Oval Office on the phone, discussing with Netanyahu the halt of the strike on Beirut

"You'd be in prison if it weren't for me": How Trump convinced Netanyahu to stop the strike on Beirut

Politics 06/02/2026, 13:12

Donald Trump harshly reprimanded Netanyahu for his actions in Lebanon, calling him "crazy" and reminding him of saving him from prison. The US President blocked an Israeli airstrike on Beirut to avoid derailing negotiations with Iran. 🇺🇸🇮🇱📞

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Firefighters extinguish a burning building in Kyiv after combined Russian attack — night of fire, destruction and casualties

Night of Fire in Kyiv: Four Dead, Over 50 Injured, and Widespread Destruction After Russia's Combined Attack

Incidents 06/02/2026, 13:08

🔥 Night of Fire in Kyiv: 4 Dead, 50+ Injured After Russia's Combined Attack. Residential buildings, schools, business centers — fire engulfed entire districts. Rescuers are working around the clock. #Kyiv #RussiaAttack #Emergency

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Main building of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, where the new tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic year have been approved with an increase of nearly 30%

Ivan Franko Lviv National University Approves Tuition Fees for 2026/2027: Prices Rise by Almost 30%

Culture 06/02/2026, 13:04

📚 Ivan Franko Lviv National University has approved tuition fees for 2026/2027 — an increase of almost 30%! The most expensive majors are IT and Law (86,700 UAH), while the most affordable are Natural Sciences and Pedagogy (from 51,400 UAH). Applicants should plan their budget in advance! 💸🎓

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Woman with child in Kyiv metro during morning strikes on the capital on June 2

Strikes on Kyiv: Ballistics, Loud Explosions, and Destruction in the Capital on the Morning of June 2

Incidents 06/02/2026, 12:55

On the morning of June 2, Kyiv was struck again by ballistic weapons. Powerful explosions occurred immediately after the alarm signal at 07:17. Building destruction has been recorded in the capital, and an air raid alarm has been declared in most regions of Ukraine. 🚨🇺🇦

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Vehicles at border control: Ukraine's MIA lists real reasons for exit denial

Loans and Sick Leaves Are No Obstacle: Ukraine's MIA Lists Real Reasons for Exit Denial

Politics 06/02/2026, 12:59

Ukraine's MIA debunked myths about exit bans: loans and sick leaves are not checked at the border. However, men aged 18–60 must have a military ID. 🚗📄

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Worker in hard hat and vest beside gas pipelines at construction site, symbolizing Gazprom’s gas supply infrastructure to Turkey after 2026

Gazprom and Turkey: Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Gas Supplies After 2026

Economy 06/02/2026, 12:52

Turkey and Russia discussed the extension of gas contracts after 2026. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar confirmed negotiations between Botas and Gazprom against the backdrop of Russia's loss of European markets. Turkey remains the second most important partner for Russian gas exports. 🇹🇷🇷🇺🔥

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Panorama of residential districts in Kyiv: high-rise buildings and private sectors against the backdrop of affordable housing in Ukraine in 2026

Affordable Housing in Ukraine: Where Prices Drop and Demand Rises in 2026

Economy 06/02/2026, 12:48

The market for apartments under $20,000 remains in Ukraine, but demand for them varies sharply by region. 📉 Interest is falling in Kyiv and Kharkiv, while the Zaporizhzhia region sees explosive growth in purchases across all segments. 📊 We analyze the figures of the new study.

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Ukrainian DSCS rescuer in protective gear near fire truck after missile strike on Kyiv

Record Strike: Russia Deployed 8 'Zircon' Missiles and Hundreds of Drones Against Kyiv and Other Cities

Incidents 06/02/2026, 12:43

🚨 On the night of June 2, Russia launched a massive strike against Ukraine, deploying a record number of 'Zircon' missiles and hundreds of drones. Hits were recorded in Kyiv and other cities: residential buildings were destroyed, a polyclinic and a gas station caught fire. Air defense shot down most drones, but 8 hypersonic 'Zircon' missiles reached their targets. 🔥🇺🇦

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Russian EMERCOM firefighter extinguishing fire at Il'sk refinery after repeated drone attacks

Repeat Drone Attack on Ilysky Refinery: Fire Footage and Economic Consequences for Russia

Incidents 06/02/2026, 12:39

🔥 Repeat drone attack on the Ilysky Refinery in the Krasnodar Krai: footage of a massive fire is already online. The Governor remains silent, but eyewitnesses confirm the strike. This is not the first attack on the plant—it also burned in February 2026. The economic blow to Russia is growing 📉

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Massive Strike on Kyiv: Casualties, Fires, and Destruction in the Capital

Politics 06/02/2026, 12:35

🔥 Massive strike on Kyiv on the night of June 2: 30 injured, 1 killed, fires in Pechersk and Obolon. Children among the injured. Power cut off in three districts. 🚨 #Kyiv #Strike #Fires

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People resting in Kyiv metro during power outages following a combined strike

Combined strike on Kyiv: power outages in three districts and casualties

Politics 06/02/2026, 12:33

In the night of June 2, Kyiv was hit by a combined strike of missiles and drones. As a result of the attack, power outages occurred in three districts of the city, fires were recorded, and 8 people were injured. 🚨🇺🇦

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Firefighter in protective gear stands next to fire truck marked '6 KYIV' during aftermath of night attack on Kyiv

Night Attack on Kyiv: Destruction, Casualties, and Consequences of Russia's Combined Strike

Incidents 06/02/2026, 12:30

On the night of June 2, Kyiv was subjected to a powerful combined attack by Russia using ballistic and hypersonic missiles. Destruction and fires were recorded in the Podilskyi, Obolon, Shevchenkivskyi, and other districts. There are casualties, and people may be trapped under the rubble. 🚨🔥

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Oil Hits Records: Trump, Iran, and the Threat of Closing the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 06/02/2026, 12:23

Oil hits monthly records against the backdrop of the risk of closing the Strait of Hormuz 🛢️📈. Iran suspended negotiations with the US due to the war in Lebanon, but Trump promises a deal as early as next week. Experts warn: without security guarantees, the market will continue to jump. 🌍⚠️

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Nebenzia at the UN: A Russian drone could not have left the roof of a house in Romania intact

Politics 06/02/2026, 12:09

Vasily Nebenzya at the UN stated that a Russian drone could not have left the roof of a house in Romania intact. The Russian Permanent Representative doubts the official version of the "Geran-2" falling in Galati, asserting that the consequences of the strike would have been much more extensive. 🔥🇷🇺🇷🇴

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