Antonina Tumanova
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine confirmed that most of the 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks provided by Australia are already in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The remaining equipment will arrive in the coming months.
Explosions were heard in occupied Donetsk, as a result of which the city center came under attack. An automatic shutdown of 7 transformer substations was recorded in the Voroshylovsky district, leaving 200 subscribers and 2 hospitals without electricity.
US President Donald Trump hinted at future "great" trade deals that may be announced soon. He also noted that the US is imposing 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico starting August 1.
US President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, which regulates cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. The law creates a regulatory framework for digital assets pegged to the US dollar, making them less volatile.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Zelenskyy on the operational situation at the front. An enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group was detected and destroyed by Ukrainian defenders while attempting to break through to Pokrovsk.
Air defense forces are actively working in Kyiv and near the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents not to leave shelters.
Air defense is working near the capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to stay in shelters.
The Russian army attacked the Poltava community around 8:00 PM. Debris from an enemy missile fell on open territory, no casualties.
A series of explosions occurred in Dnipro, as reported by Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk OVA. The air raid alert in the region continues after a report of a high-speed target from Crimea.
President Zelenskyy reported on the difficult situation in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, as well as on Russian attacks in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. Means for destroying the occupier and long-range strikes were discussed.
Explosions were heard in Dnipro after the Air Force reported a high-speed target from the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea. The information was confirmed by MP Maksym Buzhanskyi.
An explosion occurred in Poltava amid a large-scale air raid alert due to a ballistic threat. The Air Force reported a high-speed target moving from Kharkiv region towards Poltava region.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard the report of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding the situation at the front. The greatest efforts of the occupiers are concentrated in the Donetsk region, especially in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian forces are destroying Russian sabotage groups that are trying to advance into Ukrainian cities and villages.
Ukraine welcomes the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia, but considers it insufficient. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized the need to strengthen sanction policy, particularly from the US, to limit Russia's ability to continue the war.
Kyiv police drew up a report on the administrator of a capital club for performing Russian-language songs at a party. Law enforcement officers also appealed to the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language.
In Chernihiv, a three-year-old boy fell from a second-story window when his mother left him alone. The child was hospitalized with bodily injuries, and the police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal is preparing a specific work program for the Ministry and key priorities. These will be implemented in the short and medium term.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal and instructed to urgently conclude contracts for drones, including interceptors. They also discussed ensuring diplomatic strikes and the frequency of strikes.
The Office of the Prosecutor General ensured the seizure and transfer to ARMA of funds and securities worth over $35 million USD, which belonged to former People's Deputy Volodymyr Makeyenko. The funds, which were in accounts in a Luxembourg bank, show signs of illegal origin.
Slovakia will allow the approval of the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia on July 18. Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed with Ursula von der Leyen on guarantees regarding gas prices and its possible shortage.
Over the past day, 131 combat engagements took place at the front. The enemy used 1249 kamikaze drones and carried out 4280 shellings of the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements.
Explosions occurred at the Russian enterprise "Shchekinazot" in the Tula region. This enterprise is key for the production of ammonia, methanol, and urea, which are used in the manufacture of explosives, rocket fuel, and synthetic materials for the Russian military-industrial complex.
In Kyiv, Marina Radova, an official of the Kyiv City State Administration, and the director of a communal market were detained while receiving a $25,000 illegal benefit. The funds were demanded for resolving the issue of access to the leased premises of a catering establishment.
In Dnipro, local residents pulled the body of a child born in 2021, who had drowned, from a body of water. In one day, 7 people died in water bodies in Ukraine, and since the beginning of the year – 470, including 42 children.
The director of a private company in the Zhytomyr region has been notified of suspicion for illegal sand extraction. Environmental damage is estimated at over 2.5 billion hryvnias.
For the fifth month, the pharmaceutical market has been operating without clear rules after the ban on marketing agreements, which has not led to a decrease in drug prices. Monitoring shows that prices have remained at the level of February 2025, and some drugs have even increased in price.
In Lviv, a case of mass food poisoning at the "Chinese Hello" restaurant, owned by Mykhailo Katsurin, is being investigated. 43 people, including three children, sought medical attention.
Police arrested a man near the US Capitol after discovering a bow, arrows, and an empty holster in his car. The car owner also admitted to possessing a weapon.
Over the past day, 112 combat engagements took place at the front. The occupiers used 1292 kamikaze drones and carried out 4140 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions. On the Pokrovsk direction, 207 occupiers were neutralized.
The SAP has initiated criminal proceedings regarding the possible abuse of power by ARMA officials. The pre-trial investigation has been entrusted to NABU detectives; no person has been notified of suspicion yet.