Key developments on June 24:
- 'Lifeless and wounded in all places' — Russian assault on Dnipro kills at the very least 17, injures virtually 280
- Council of Europe, Ukraine to signal accord on June 25 to arrange Russian aggression tribunal
- Ukraine can produce 8 million drones yearly however wants funding, Zelensky says at NATO summit
- Trump to satisfy Zelensky throughout NATO summit, White Home confirms
- UK to fund joint drone manufacturing with Ukraine
Russia launched a lethal missile assault on the Ukrainian metropolis of Dnipro on June 24, placing civilian infrastructure and a passenger practice, killing at the very least 17 individuals and injuring scores of others, native officers reported.
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak stated the morning strike ignited a big hearth and likewise broken a dormitory, a gymnasium, and an administrative constructing within the metropolis.
The Russian navy additionally struck the close by city of Samarske, Lysak stated. Casualties had been reported in each places.
"Sadly, there are lifeless and wounded in all places," he stated.
In Samarske, two individuals had been killed, and 14 injured. Eight had been hospitalized, with half of them in vital situation.
"As of now, greater than 160 individuals are identified to have been injured. Sadly, 11 individuals have died," President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a publish on social media, including: "The rubble remains to be being cleared, so the demise toll might, sadly, improve."
Round 8:30 p.m. native time, the demise toll rose to 17, whereas the variety of wounded elevated to 279, together with 27 youngsters, Lysak reported.
Nearly 100 of the victims stay in hospital, in keeping with Lysak.
Ukraine's nationwide railway firm, Ukrzaliznytsia, stated {that a} practice touring from Odesa to Zaporizhzhia was broken within the assault.
"Ukrzaliznytsia is getting ready a substitute practice in Dnipro to evacuate passengers to Zaporizhzhia," the corporate stated in a press release.
In an replace, Ukrzaliznytsia stated no passengers or railway employees had been killed within the assault, although a number of individuals sustained accidents and are receiving medical care.
The assault got here as NATO leaders convened for a high-level summit in The Hague. NATO Secretary Normal Mark Rutte warned on June 23 that Russia stays the alliance's most fast and long-term risk.
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Council of Europe, Ukraine to signal accord on June 25 to arrange Russian aggression tribunal
The Council of Europe and Ukraine will signal an settlement on June 25 to arrange a particular tribunal for the crime of Russian aggression, Yevheniya Kravchuk, a member of Ukraine's delegation to the Parliamentary Meeting of the Council of Europe (PACE), stated on June 24.
The transfer marks a milestone in worldwide efforts to carry President Vladimir Putin and different prime Russian officers accountable for launching the full-scale battle towards Ukraine.
"What appeared like a dream of justice will quickly develop into a actuality. Ukraine, along with the Council of Europe, will signal an settlement that can convey Russia to justice," Kravchuk wrote on Fb.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna harassed that the particular tribunal may have jurisdiction over the Russian president, prime minister, overseas minister, and different prime officers.
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"It’s not a matter of debate anymore, solely a matter of time. Some will get into the fingers of justice sooner, some later, however they are going to all be held accountable. There aren’t any exceptions," Stefanishyna advised the Kyiv Unbiased. "It's vital to revive the worldwide rule of legislation and stop future acts of aggression."
The tribunal's jurisdiction covers all elements of the crime of aggression, together with the planning, preparation, initiation, or execution of acts of aggression, in keeping with Stefanishyna.
"The tribunal's design makes it clear that the official standing of the accused on the time of the crime doesn’t exempt them from accountability," she stated. "Practical immunity doesn’t apply right here; high-ranking officers might be prosecuted even whereas holding workplace. The statute supplies guidelines for conducting proceedings if the accused is absent."
The tribunal can be approved to cooperate with the Worldwide Prison Courtroom (ICC) to make sure jurisdictional effectiveness and share info, Stefanishyna added.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has lengthy advocated for the tribunal to make sure that Putin and different senior Russian officers face justice for launching the invasion three years in the past.
Ukrainian prosecutors have documented hundreds of battle crimes dedicated by Russian forces, together with assaults on civilians, cultural and medical websites, and acts of torture and deportation.
Whereas battle crimes, crimes towards humanity, and genocide might be prosecuted towards people at any stage, the crime of aggression applies solely to state leaders liable for planning and waging a battle.
The ICC has already issued arrest warrants for Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, the Russian official overseeing the pressured deportation of Ukrainian youngsters to Russia.
Ukraine can produce 8 million drones yearly however wants funding, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated throughout NATO summit on June 24 that Ukraine has the capability to provide over 8 million drones of assorted varieties annually, however lacks the monetary backing to achieve that potential, a shortfall he stated should be urgently addressed to defeat Russia's rising navy community.
"Our protection manufacturing potential has surpassed $35 billion," Zelensky stated throughout a speech on the NATO Protection Business Discussion board in The Hague. "This contains almost 1,000 forms of merchandise… however round 40% of this potential lacks correct funding. For instance, we will produce over 8 million drones of various varieties annually, however the financing permits for a lot fewer."
Zelensky urged allies to scale up investments in joint weapons manufacturing, together with drone applied sciences, artillery, and interceptors. He argued that Ukraine's protection capabilities should not solely key to defending its personal territory, however important to strengthening NATO's long-term safety.
"We should lead within the drone race, each in strike drones and interceptors," he stated. "Please improve your investments in Ukraine and joint weapons manufacturing. All of the weapons we produce develop into a part of a brand new, stronger European protection and safety system."
The Ukrainian president emphasised that Russia will not be performing alone, however as a part of a broader community of state and non-state actors, together with North Korea, Iran, and Chinese language corporations, which help its battle effort towards Ukraine and pose a long-term risk to Europe.
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"The supply of this battle and the long-term risk to Europe is Russia," Zelensky stated. "However in actuality, we’re not simply dealing with Russia alone. We face a community of state and non-state actors."
Zelensky additionally referred to as on NATO members to extend protection spending to five% of GDP and to dedicate at the very least 0.25% of GDP to help Ukraine's navy wants straight. He thanked nations comparable to Germany, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands for his or her elevated commitments, however urged others to comply with go well with.
Zelensky warned that Russia is planning "new navy operations on NATO territory" and that the battle in Ukraine should be stopped now to forestall broader European battle.
"There aren’t any indicators that Putin needs to cease this battle," Zelensky stated. "As long as he kills, he lives. And our intelligence confirms this."
He additionally appealed for a crackdown on the provision chains that permit Russia to maintain its weapons manufacturing, referring to Western-origin elements present in Russian missiles, drones, and armored automobiles.
"It's not simply China, additionally Taiwan. A few of these elements come from European nations and from the USA," Zelensky stated. "Each single instrument delivered to Russia's protection sector helps delay the battle and is a criminal offense towards peace."
Zelensky's speech comes as NATO leaders collect in The Hague for a high-level summit on June 24-25. NATO leaders are anticipated to debate elevating the alliance's defensespending goal to five% of the GDP, a proposal the U.S. has championed however from which it considers itself exempt.
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Trump to satisfy Zelensky throughout NATO summit, White Home confirms
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky throughout a NATO summit in The Hague, the White Home confirmed on June 24.
The final time Zelensky and Trump met was in April on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral amid considerations that Washington would withdraw from mediating peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.
The White Home didn’t present any additional particulars concerning the assembly between the 2 leaders.
The talks between Zelensky and Trump had been scheduled for the "early afternoon" on June 25, the supply advised AFP, including that "the groups are finalizing the small print" of the assembly.
Trump and Zelensky are anticipated to debate Ukraine's "buy of a protection package deal, a big a part of which consists of air protection techniques," in keeping with the supply.
The dialogue can even concentrate on "sanctions towards Russia, and a worth cap on oil," the supply added.
Earlier, Trump stated that he "would most likely meet" Zelensky in The Hague after the 2 presidents didn’t handle to speak in the course of the G7 summit in Canada earlier in June, AFP reported on June 24.
When requested what he would say to Zelensky, Trump replied: "I'll say: 'How are you?' He's (Zelensky) in a troublesome spot, he shouldn't have been there in any respect".
Zelensky additionally stated in an interview with Sky Information that he deliberate to satisfy Trump in The Hague. Requested whether or not the assembly can be a proper dialogue or an off-the-cuff encounter, Zelensky stated it was a matter of scheduling: "They’re speaking about timing. It's timing."
Zelensky expressed hope that Trump's strategy to Russia is tactical, meant to strain Putin into peace negotiations. "I would love this strategy to be solely a technique to power Putin to the negotiating desk and to finish the battle. And allow us to hope so," he stated.
Zelensky was scheduled to satisfy Trump on the Group of Seven (G7) summit, held June 15-17. Nonetheless, the U.S. president left the multilateral occasion early because of the renewed battle between Israel and Iran.
Zelensky additionally left the summit early, citing Russia's mass drone and missile assault on Kyiv.
UK to fund joint drone manufacturing with Ukraine
Ukraine and the UK have reached an settlement to collectively produce drones, Protection Minister Rustem Umerov introduced on June 24.
Britain will finance the procurement of Ukrainian-designed drones manufactured within the UK, he added.
The deal comes as Ukraine has quickly developed its drone capabilities since 2022, evolving from modifying business plane to producing navy UAVs, assault drones, and reconnaissance techniques at scale.
The settlement was reached between President Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Umerov stated.
Underneath the three-year program, the UK will finance the procurement of a variety of Ukrainian drones to be produced by British protection corporations.
"This can allow British protection corporations to quickly design and produce state-of-the-art drones on a big scale," Umerov wrote on Fb.
Based on Umerov, all manufacturing can be directed to satisfy the wants of Ukraine's Protection Forces. After the battle ends, the UK and Ukraine will share the produced drones between themselves.
The initiative will help the scaling of superior applied sciences, elevated drone manufacturing, and the mixing of Ukrainian and British protection industries, Ukraine's protection minister wrote.
Ukraine has ramped up home drone manufacturing over the latest years of its battle with Russia, in addition to the event of latest missiles.
Numerous aerial, naval, and floor drones have been developed and infrequently efficiently used for reconnaissance, fight, and different duties all through the full-scale battle with Russia.
In January 2025, Umerov introduced that the UK would finance the manufacturing of air protection techniques and long-range weapons in Ukraine.
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