The Kyiv Prosecutor's Office tried to stop the operation of the Dnipro River Ride back in 2021. Courts and officials disagreed that the cable car was a high-risk attraction.
In the occupied territories, yields have decreased due to the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. Russians are forcing farmers to sell grain at a fixed price and penalizing them for poor performance by reducing the purchase price.
Police have launched an investigation under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine after a cable broke on a zipline across the Dnipro River. A 20-year-old man fell into the river and is being searched for.
The mayor of Kyiv called the demolition of the Zelensky estate a cynical provocation. He commented on the protest at KCSA and called for appeals to the parliament and government to protect historic buildings.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko believes that the coming months will be difficult for Zelenskiy because of the war. He suggests that the president may need a referendum on territorial concessions.
A rope broke on a Kyiv-based Dnipro riverboat ride, causing a person to fall into the water. Police and rescuers are conducting search operations and establishing the circumstances of the incident.
A cable broke on a rappelling ride across the Dnipro River in Kyiv, causing a girl to fall into the river. The city demands a thorough investigation into the activities of the company operating the ride, which opened in 2021.
In a Ternopil hotel, a major shot and killed a 25-year-old border guard out of jealousy. The incident occurred on the night of July 21, the suspect was detained, and the issue of serving a notice of suspicion and choosing a measure of restraint is being decided.
Divers from the State Emergency Service are inspecting the Dnipro River in Kyiv in connection with an accident on a riverboat ride.
President Zelenskyy has said that if the war drags on, solutions will need to be sought to hold elections. At the same time, he foresees difficulties with voting for the military, IDPs, and citizens in the occupied territories.
President Zelenskyy said he did not see any success for russia in the operation in Kharkiv region. He noted that Ukraine will be able to regain its position after replenishing its reserves.
President Zelensky spoke about the ratio of losses in Ukraine and Russia. According to him, in Ukraine, one person is killed for every 6-8 wounded, while in russia, one in every 2-3 wounded dies.
In Kizomys, Kherson region, russian occupants attacked two civilians with a drone with explosives. The men, aged 23 and 38, sustained explosive and shrapnel wounds and were taken to hospital.
The Deputy Energy Minister explained that the improvement in the situation with power outages is due to better weather and repairs. However, there remains a 9GW generation deficit due to attacks on energy infrastructure.
The Deputy Energy Minister said that canceling daylight saving time would not negatively affect Ukraine's energy system.
During the day, russian occupants shelled 4 districts of Kharkiv region. At least 9 civilians were injured, private houses and infrastructure were damaged.
russian occupants attacked a 48-year-old man in Novoberislav with a kamikaze drone. The victim was hospitalized with severe injuries. In total, 18 settlements in Kherson region were shelled over the last day.
A warehouse building collapsed on the territory of the Odesa Commercial Sea Port. Two men were trapped in the rubble: one died and the other was rescued. The probable cause is a violation of safety regulations.
At night, Kyiv region was attacked by enemy drones. Air defense forces shot down all targets, but the falling debris caused minor damage to two private houses and a car.
russians attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Shostka district. Over the past day, 20 shellings were carried out in the border areas of Sumy region, and 44 explosions were recorded in six communities.
Andriy Yusov, a representative of the GUR, said that there are no changes in the security situation on the border with belarus. Talks of an escalation are mostly informational, and the situation remains under control.
A representative of the GUR said that the Russian Federation group is sufficiently numerous, but has not changed for new powerful offensives. The key events are taking place in Donbas, and actions in other areas are intended to distract Ukrainian forces.
Starting July 22, the State Energy Supervision Service will start inspecting compliance with fair electricity distribution in Kyiv and 5 regions. Earlier inspections revealed numerous violations in other regions, most notably in Dnipropetrovska and Zhytomyrska oblasts.
The Energy Minister says that the abolition of daylight saving time will not have a dramatic impact on Ukraine's energy sector. The Verkhovna Rada passes a bill to cancel daylight saving time starting in 2025.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko announced the suspension of the use of police “phantom” cars until the end of martial law.
About 5,000 employees of Zaporizhzhya NPP have been evacuated to the government-controlled territory. They are to be used to complete the construction of power units at Khmelnytsky NPP, Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a doubling of support for Ukraine and accepted an invitation to visit the country. Zelenskyy became the first foreign leader to address a meeting of British ministers in person since 1997.
President Zelenskyy asked British Prime Minister Starmer to demonstrate leadership on long-range weapons for Ukraine. He emphasized that lifting the restrictions would help Kyiv strengthen its defense.
A large-scale special operation uncovered a scheme to embezzle UAH 138 million allocated for the needs of the Armed Forces. More than 70 searches were conducted, and 30 officials were served suspicion notices, including the heads of the KEA and KEV.
The Ukrainian Navy reported shooting down a Russian Iskander missile launched at Odesa region on July 18. This is a significant event, as previous missiles have hit port infrastructure.
