Antonina Tumanova
Since the beginning of the day, 134 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The occupiers dropped 74 guided bombs and launched 1334 kamikaze drone strikes, carrying out 4421 shellings.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The main attention was paid to the situation at the ZNPP and the safety of the Chernobyl NPP, and cooperation projects were also discussed.
Andriy Yermak met with Steve Witkoff, discussing the negotiations in Istanbul, where Russia's position was recognized as unconstructive. Yermak invited Witkoff to visit Ukraine to assess the situation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree appointing Robert Brovdi as the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 386/2024 has already been published.
An initiative has been submitted to the Georgian Parliament to return the "nationality" column and the father's name to the documents. The author believes that this is necessary in order not to lose "Georgianness".
Andriy Sybiha discussed with Rafael Grossi the functioning of the Zaporizhzhia NPP and the important role of the IAEA. Ukraine insists on returning the Zaporizhzhia NPP under its control in accordance with international standards.
As a result of the Russian attack on Sumy, the number of dead has increased to four. A 43-year-old man died in the hospital, his 7-year-old daughter was seriously injured.
The Alliance seeks to fill a key gap in response to the threat of Russian aggression. Defense ministers of member states will discuss this issue in Brussels.
A large-scale air alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic missiles. An explosion was heard in Pavlograd, likely before the alert was announced, the origin of which has not yet been confirmed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the first time with the new President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and invited him to participate in the Ukraine – South-Eastern Europe summit, which will take place in Odesa. Romania assured of its support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
Over the course of the day, there were 117 combat engagements. The enemy launched 1353 kamikaze drone strikes and conducted nearly 4000 shelling attacks on Ukrainian troop positions in various directions.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported Anna Kolisnyk's statement on resigning her mandate. In 2023, the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court closed the case against her regarding false declaration.
The President of Ukraine and the Secretary General of NATO discussed increasing pressure on Russia and preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Ukraine's representation at the summit.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Norway, discussing support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and investments in the defense industry. The parties also emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius. They discussed sanctions pressure on Russia, European integration, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Annalena Baerbock has been elected President of the UN General Assembly. She was supported by 167 member states, promising to be an "honest mediator".
Search operations have been completed in Bilozerske at the site of a partially destroyed five-story building. Rescuers discovered fragments of the bodies of the dead and removed 90 tons of structures.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are restraining the enemy, whose greatest activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction. Attacks near Vovchansk were repelled, fighting continues in the Kupyansk and Lyman directions.
Russian media report on preparations for the third round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Negotiations are not expected to continue today; the previous meeting lasted more than an hour.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Poland discussed bilateral relations, diplomatic work and the importance of pressure on Russia. Duda assured of support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and admitted to operation more than 130 new models of weapons and military equipment, 80% of which are domestic developments. Among them are UAVs, ammunition, electronic warfare equipment and small arms.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo. They discussed investments in Ukrainian arms production and scaling up the "Drone Line" project.
Ukraine is preparing agreements with the Baltic and Northern European countries, and also plans to fill the content of the G7 and NATO summits. Zelenskyy emphasized the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and forcing it to peace.
A 17-year-old boy received 8 years in a correctional colony for setting fire to a Su-34 fighter jet at the Shagol airbase in Chelyabinsk. The FSB of the Russian Federation claims that the teenager was performing the task for a reward.
Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated about the difficult situation at the front, with increased fighting in the Pokrovsky, Lyman, and Kupyansk directions. He emphasized the importance of continuing operations on Russian territory.
In Germany, a small plane crashed into a residential building, killing two people, including the pilot. The plane crashed into the terrace of a house in Korschenbroich.
Zelensky said that Ukraine and partners do not have information about Russia's goals at the meeting in Istanbul. He emphasized the need for a serious approach of the Russian Federation to the negotiations.
In the village of Velyten, Kharkiv region, a group of teenagers beat up an 11-year-old boy. A criminal proceeding has been opened on the fact of intentional slight bodily injury.
The Russian army attacked one of the frontline communities of Zaporizhzhia region with KABs. A 52-year-old woman was wounded in Verkhnya Tersa, she refused hospitalization.
In Kharkiv, a man in military uniform opened fire with an automatic weapon in a residential area. The police detained the attacker with the use of special equipment and firearms.