Alla Kiosak
CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann called for an agreement with Ukraine on the transfer of unmanned technologies to the Bundeswehr. He believes that Kyiv is hiding these developments for military-strategic reasons.
On the night of July 26, Ukrainian military struck the "Chornomornaftogaz" facility in Crimea and the Tyumen oil refinery. A relay for drone control and a UAV warehouse were also hit.
According to President Zelenskyy, during the past week, russia used almost 1,700 attack drones, more than 1,630 aerial bombs, and 95 missiles against Ukraine, among which ballistic missiles prevailed.
In early July 2026, the Russian "African Corps" fled during a battle, leaving the forces of the Malian junta behind. The rebels eliminated at least 60 Malian soldiers and took 30 prisoners.
In the Lviv region on July 26, an earthquake of magnitude 2. 8 was recorded at a depth of 4 km. The tremors were registered on the territory of the Pustomyty community.
Yurii Ihnat stated that the Russian strike in the Kyiv region hit a private sports complex, not a training ground. He emphasized that the facility is not connected to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A Russian attack drone with real-time control channels crossed the border of Romania, a NATO country. The spokesman of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine suggests that this could have been intentional.
Spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ihnat warned that the enemy has accumulated missiles, so in the coming days one should respond to air raid signals as much as possible. He emphasized that ballistic missiles are very fast and dangerous.
Spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yurii Ihnat stated about the ban on public events in the military due to security. He emphasized the need for civilians to comply with security requirements in wartime conditions.
In June 2026, 270,557 electric cars were registered in the EU, which is 60. 7% more than last year. Petrol cars registered 244,833, which is 12.4% less.
The State Service for Ethnopolitics established that the Pochaiv Lavra is a structural subdivision of the UOC, affiliated with the ROC. The statute of the Lavra confirms its belonging to the Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC.
On the Dobropil direction, the occupiers made the most massive attempt at a tank breakthrough. Border guards "Phoenix" destroyed 9 tanks, 2 armored vehicles, and 3 "Grad" launchers.
Law enforcement officers discovered a video of unlawful actions by unknown individuals on social media. The incident has been registered, and the circumstances are being established.
The President of Ukraine thanked the EU for adopting the 21st sanctions package aimed at reducing Russia's revenues. He called for continued pressure and expects active work on the 22nd package.
At the station in the village of Mala Oleksandrivka, the body of a boy who was engaged in train surfing was found. The police have launched an investigation into the accident.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the Vice President of Raytheon, discussing joint production of interceptors for Patriot systems. The parties also considered cooperation in the field of non-offensive military equipment.
President Zelenskyy announced a future personnel reset in the army. He expects proposals from the new Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi.
President Zelenskyy announced a possible trilateral meeting after negotiations with the US. The Americans will first hold talks with the Russian side.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to prepare for winter. He noted that energy, logistics, and the grain corridor became the main factors behind personnel decisions in the government.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is not satisfied with the state of implementation of "resilience plans" in the regions. He instructed the new Minister of Infrastructure to pay special attention to this area.
26 NATO countries and 3 partners have joined the PURL initiative. Through this mechanism, Ukraine receives 95% of interceptor missiles for Patriot.
A study of 50,000 people found a link between GLP-1 agonists and alopecia. Regulators in the US and UK have received hundreds of reports of hair loss.
Border guards of the "Hart" brigade record attempts by enemy infantry to break through in the South-Slobozhansky direction. The occupiers are looking for new areas after heavy losses in previous assaults.
Ukrainian manufacturers are already creating laser systems capable of striking drones. The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that such systems will appear in the coming months.
Elon Musk responded to a proposal to finance a new film adaptation of "The Odyssey" with Mel Gibson, where the dialogue would be in Homeric Greek. Musk wrote that he lacks the strength, but previously criticized Nolan's film.
The prosecutor's office has submitted to the court an indictment against five Russian servicemen involved in the airstrike on the "Epitsentr" hypermarket in Kharkiv on May 25, 2024. As a result of the attack, 19 people were killed, including two children, and 46 were injured.
Vyacheslav Bachuk predicts an increase in fuel prices due to the blocked Strait of Hormuz and supply issues. For August, there are no confirmed fuel volumes, which creates a shortage.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the Russian Federation could use captured Ukrainian drones for provocations against NATO countries. Poland, the Baltic states, Finland, and Romania could be at risk.
In Legnica, a woman struck two 13-year-old Ukrainian girls, presumably because of their national origin. The police are investigating the attack.
Chief Consultant of the National Institute for Strategic Studies Ivan Us believes that the average exchange rate of 45. 7 UAH/USD, set in the budget, is overestimated. According to his forecast, the rate will be around 44.6-44.7 UAH, and the crisis scenario is 48-50 UAH.