Crimea ATACMS Strike Terrorism, ‘Act of War’ by US Against Russian Civilians - Kennedy Jr

"A Ukrainian strike on Crimea using US-provided Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) munitions constitutes terrorism and an act of war by the United States, independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said. “The word that describes this is terrorism. It is an act of war by the US against Russian civilians,” Kennedy emphasized in a statement via social media platform X." Sputnik

Iran-allied militants claim an attack targeting the Israeli port city of Eilat

"An Iranian-backed umbrella group known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed an attack targeting the southern Israeli port city of Eilat. The militants are allied with Yemen's Houthi rebels, who are suspected of attacking a ship in the Gulf of Aden the same day." MS

Body of US Embassy attaché found dead in Ukraine hotel room

"A US Embassy employee has been found dead in a hotel in Kyiv, local media has reported.
The unnamed embassy attaché was found Tuesday at the Kyiv Hilton, according to online

newspaper Strana UA. "Yesterday at about 11:00 a.m. the body of an attaché of the U.S. Embassy was found in a hotel room. No signs of violence were found on the body. The man arrived in Ukraine on June 15," one source said.
It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to sign a security agreement with the European Union tomorrow. The deal includes an EU pledge to continue supplying weapons, training and other types of aid to Kyiv for several years. Back in 2021, a Russian diplomat with suspected links to the FSB was found dead after falling from a window in the Russian Embassy in Berlin, reports said." Mirror

Combat engagements on front lines grows to 71, most of them in Pokrovsk sector

"71 combat clashes have occurred on the front lines in Ukraine, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy is attacking with the support of aircraft. Petropavlivka was attacked with unguided aerial missiles. The invaders dropped two bombs on Nadia. In total, the Russian army has launched almost 15 guided aerial bombs in this sector. Five enemy attacks near Stelmakhivka, Synkivka and Berestove have been repelled so far.

In the Lyman sector, the Russian army unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian positions eight times throughout the day. Three more combat clashes are ongoing in the areas of Makiivka and Nevske. "The situation is under control," the General Staff added.
The Russian army is active in the Siversk sector. Fighting continues near Bilohorivka and Spirne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy is attacking in the area of Chasiv Yar. The Ukrainian troops are repelling attacks at two locations. Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has tried four times to dislodge Ukrainian units from their positions. Defense forces have already repelled enemy attacks near Klishchiivka. Information on enemy losses is being clarified.
In the Toretsk sector, the number of enemy attacks increased sharply to six. Pivnichne and Toretsk were attacked by Russian aircraft. The Ukrainian forces are currently repelling five enemy assaults, and another attack near Dachne has been thwarted.
The Pokrovsk sector has seen the highest number of combat engagements since the beginning of the day, with the Russian army having already launched 20 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the areas of Novooleksandrivka, Yevhenivka, Sokil, Novoselivka Persha, Vozdvyzhenka and Prohres. The defense forces are holding back the onslaught and repelled nine enemy attacks, 11 combat clashes are still ongoing.
In the Kurakhove sector, fighting continues near Krasnohorivka and Paraskoviivka. The total number of attacks increased to six. The invaders launched one guided aerial bomb on Karlivka and Selydove each." Ukrin

Ukraine shoots down five enemy missiles, 23 UAVs overnight

"Russians launched a missile and air strike against Ukraine, using air- and sea-launched missiles and Shahed-type attack drones. The Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 5 missiles and 23 drones." Ukrin