On June 26, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced that air defense forces had eliminated 45 unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the capital. A woman was injured in a separate incident involving a drone strike on Tula region, according to local authorities.
The head of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, reported on June 25 that energy infrastructure across the peninsula suffered damage from enemy attacks, raising concerns about potential temporary power outages.
Meanwhile, the United States has allocated $150 million to Venezuela for earthquake relief and recovery efforts following a disaster that has claimed at least 235 lives. Additional military assistance includes search and rescue operations, air transportation support, and emergency coordination.
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis stated on June 25 that Western countries remain uninterested in ending the conflict in Ukraine. Denmark has also refused to grant asylum to Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60 under legislative changes designed to prevent conscription evasion.
Ecuador advanced in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a 2-1 victory over Germany, while Côte d’Ivoire secured a 2-0 win against Curaçao to qualify for the playoffs.
