Jun 9, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended by the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties, pending an investigation into harassment allegations. Khan's legal representatives have declared the decision illegal. He is known for issuing arrest warrants against figures like Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Russian forces launched 884 attacks on 46 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in two fatalities and 38 injuries, as reported by regional head Ivan Fedorov. Allegations continue regarding the involvement of Rosatom employees in the occupation of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, with a Russian drone reportedly attacking a nuclear waste storage facility in the Chornobyl zone on June 7, 2026. A US representative to the UN, Dan Negrea, reiterated that Russia's invasion of Ukraine constitutes a "strategic failure."

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Russian forces maintained offensive operations across Ukraine between June 7 and 14, leading to civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. On June 7, explosions were reported in Russian-occupied Crimea, with suspected fires at oil depots near Kerch and Feodosia, while Russia's Ministry of Defense stated drones were intercepted. The following day, a drone strike in Konotop, Sumy region, hit a residential building, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. In Kherson, a 14-year-old boy was injured during shelling in the Korabelny district, and another drone struck a multi-story building in the Central district. Throughout the week, the Sumy region experienced remote road mining, attacks on civilian vehicles and buses, and disruptions to electricity and water supplies, with reports of a fire truck strike and a shelled fire station in Hlukhiv.

Sources: Suspilne Novyny

Ukrainian air defenses reported intercepting 124 of 155 Russian drones launched during the night of June 8, with some 20 impacting locations across the country. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces claimed responsibility for a strike on the "Grushova" oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, on June 8, which reportedly caused a fire at the "Sheskharis" complex. On June 7, a temporary Russian military position in Shchastia, Luhansk, was reportedly destroyed. Separately, a car explosion in Balashikha, near Moscow, resulted in the driver's death, with Russian investigators suggesting an explosive device was involved.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Суспільне Новини, Громадське

The Israeli military has initiated an investigation into the death of a seven-month-old Palestinian infant, reportedly killed by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank on Saturday, while an Israeli airstrike on a police station in southern Gaza on Sunday reportedly resulted in five fatalities. Concurrently, Israel's directive for residents of Tyre in southern Lebanon to evacuate northward remains in effect despite a conditional ceasefire. Amidst these developments, discussions within Israel reflect concerns about Iran's perceived defiance and the necessity of a strong response. One military correspondent stated, "Israel must not accept the American diktat imposing to remain idle and not retaliate." Former US President Donald Trump has also claimed efforts to mediate between Iran and Israel, though some assessments suggest a decline in US diplomatic credibility in the region.

Sources: Le Monde

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, with immediate effect, amidst an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct. The decision was rendered by a group within the ICC's management oversight body. This body has subsequently referred the matter to the court's 125 member states. These states are now tasked with voting on Khan's future during a special session, which is anticipated to be convened "as soon as possible." The suspension marks a significant development for the international judicial body.

Sources: BBC News