What happened on the day of June 17th. The main thing

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attacked a bus in the Bryansk region. There was a children's football team from the Belarusian city of Rechitsy. Eight people, including six children, were injured in the impact. The wife of one of the coaches also died. A criminal case has been opened into the terrorist attack. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry demanded an explanation from Kiev for the strike. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered urgent assistance to all those affected. Other main events of the day are in the Izvestia digest.

Russia—ASEAN Summit kicked off in Kazan

Putin arrived in Kazan to participate in the Russia—ASEAN summit. The forum is taking place on June 17-19 and is timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the establishment of relations between the Russian Federation and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

One of the first meetings was between the Russian leader and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Putin noted that the trade turnover between the two countries exceeded $500 million in 2025.

The Russian President also met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, with whom he discussed bilateral cooperation. Putin called ASEAN itself a stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region.

Small aircraft flights will be restricted in Moscow and several regions.

Since June 20, temporary restrictions on flights of small aircraft and civilian unmanned aircraft have been introduced in the regions of Central Russia. The regime will operate at an altitude of up to 5,200 meters above Moscow, most of the Moscow Region, and partially over the Ryazan, Tula, Kaluga, Tver, Yaroslavl, and Vladimir regions.

The Federal Air Transport Agency explained that the measures are being introduced to ensure flight safety. At the same time, regular and charter flights will continue to operate as scheduled. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.

Promotion of the Russian Armed Forces in Konstantinovka

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the advance of Russian troops in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). According to the ministry, the assault groups of the Southern Group of Forces continued their offensive in Konstantinovka and took control of 96 buildings during the day.

In addition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces crossing the Seversky Donets River in the Krasny Estuary area was destroyed. In addition, the Russian Armed Forces have hit military industry facilities and fuel and energy facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian troops.

The CEC is ready to hold State Duma elections in new regions.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Russia has recognized the possibility of holding elections of deputies of the State Duma (Duma) in the regions of Donbass and Novorossiya, where martial law is in effect. The head of the Central Election Commission, Ella Pamfilova, said that the decision was made after consultations with the Ministry of Defense, the FSB and the leadership of the relevant entities.

The CEC also decided that the elections of the deputies of the State Duma and the campaigns combined with them will be held within three days, from September 18 to September 20. Voters will have to choose 450 deputies: 225 in single-mandate constituencies and 225 in the federal electoral district.

SF approves the second package of measures against cybercriminals

The Federation Council has approved a law on the second package of measures to combat cyberbullying. The document provides for increased control over banking operations and communication services to protect citizens. According to the law, it is possible to set a self-lock on incoming international calls. The norm also sets limits on the use of bank cards in suspicious transactions.

To protect minors from fraudsters and malicious content, the law introduces special "children's" SIM cards. In addition, it is now prohibited to terminate the contract with the operator within 90 days from the date of receipt of the SIM card.

The Central Election Commission of Armenia has agreed to the criminal prosecution of Kocharyan

The Central Election Commission of Armenia has agreed to the criminal prosecution of former President Robert Kocharyan. At the meeting of the commission, they decided to grant him immunity. According to his lawyer Aram Orbelian, the CEC has authorized the initiation of a criminal case, and an episode of money laundering has been added to the previous charges of abuse of power.

In addition, David Kazinyan, a representative of the Strong Armenia party, was deprived of immunity. He is accused of bribing voters. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan assured that he would "destroy", according to his definition, the "criminal-oligarchic system."

Businessman Ilya Traber has been detained

Ilya Traber, one of the most influential local businessmen, has been detained in St. Petersburg. According to media reports, the arrest took place in the early morning. Employees of the Central Office of the FSB of Russia are working with Traber. In recent years, the billionaire has managed port assets in Primorsk and Ust-Luga.

In addition, a source from Izvestia reported that a criminal case on bribery had been opened against Boris Dubrovsky, the former governor of the Chelyabinsk Region. According to the source, the official received 34 million rubles through intermediaries from Gennady Wilshenko, then the owner of Yuzhuralmost JSC.

Jeremy Clarkson has been diagnosed with cancer

Jeremy Clarkson, the former host of the popular British car shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour, has been diagnosed with cancer. The TV presenter learned about the diagnosis in May. Clarkson said that the form of the disease is aggressive, but the cancer was detected at an early stage. He also said that some of the treatment methods "went wrong," and admitted that further participation in the Clarkson's Farm show would depend on the results of therapy.