Antonina Tumanova
Iran struck a power plant and a desalination plant in Kuwait for the second time, causing a fire. Kuwait is one of the countries that most frequently suffers Iranian attacks since the resumption of hostilities between Tehran and Washington.
An enemy drone struck a residential building in Novhorod-Siverskyi. A family was injured: parents and three children born in 2009, 2014, and 2019.
Over the past day, 229 combat engagements took place at the front. The enemy carried out 68 airstrikes, dropped 175 guided aerial bombs, and launched over 6,200 drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers has temporarily assigned the duties of the head of the National Police to the first deputy Maksym Tsutskiridze. He holds the rank of police general of the 2nd rank and is a doctor of legal sciences.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleksandr Poklad as the temporary acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 622/2026 has been published.
On Friday, a landslide occurred in Pengshui County on the outskirts of Chongqing, burying over 10 residential buildings. Ten people were rescued, two with serious injuries.
Former Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev will join the economic direction of work in the Office of the President. Zelenskyy noted, that his experience will allow effective interaction with the government and parliamentarians.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Serhiy Beskrestnov as his advisor on the development of technological areas of defense. The corresponding decree No. 621/2026 was published on the website of the head of state.
The enemy struck the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. One man was killed, nine people, including children, were injured.
Literary evenings, concerts, stand-up shows and family entertainment are planned for the weekend in Kyiv. UNN has compiled a list of events, including performances by Izdryk and a jazz concert by Sting.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported that SBU specialists restored a deleted video recording from a surveillance camera installed by the perpetrators near the crime scene.
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky instructed ministries to submit proposals to the Government Action Program within 7 days. The program will be approved within a month and submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.
The United States destroyed an observation tower of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at the Shahid Kalantari port in Iran. The strike was aimed at reducing the IRGC's ability to track vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
A powerful 7. 3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico on Friday, affecting Guatemala and El Salvador. The epicenter was located 48 km from the city of Aquiles Serdán in the state of Chiapas.
Sandra Audkirk assumed the duties of Chargé d'Affaires at the U. S. Embassy in Kyiv on July 8, 2026. She is a career diplomat with over 30 years of experience.
President Zelenskyy discussed technological aspects of defense with Serhiy Beskrestnov. They agreed on maximum cooperation to counter the aggressor.
As a result of shelling in the Odesa district, industrial infrastructure was damaged. A warehouse building was destroyed with a fire, 13 cars were damaged, no casualties.
Prime Minister Koretsky announced the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as acting Minister of Defense and Andrii Sybiha as acting Minister of Foreign Affairs. Also, the reorganization of the ministry structure has been initiated.
President Zelenskyy heard reports from commanders on the front-line situation and announced a Staff meeting with weapons manufacturers. They discussed the need for fiber-optic drones and scaling up the experience of the "Charter" with foreign volunteers.
On the night of July 17, the Defense Forces struck military targets of the Russian Federation. Two tankers, the patrol ship "Svetlyak", an oil terminal, and the "Slavneft-Yanos" refinery were hit.
Russian occupiers actively attacked in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk and Huliaipole directions. 23 attempts to advance were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.
In Ukraine, on July 18-20, thunderstorms, squalls and a rise in water levels are expected. A level I danger, yellow, has been declared; in mountainous areas, mudflows are possible.
In Odesa, a 60-year-old man died as a result of an enemy attack. All relevant services are working at the scene.
After moving to the capital, the former official got a job at a social service center, hoping to avoid punishment. She faces up to 15 years in prison for high treason.
US President Donald Trump will appear at the FIFA World Cup final. The White House spokesperson did not respond which team he will be cheering for.
President Zelenskyy discussed the legal procedures for appointing Yevhen Khmara as acting Minister of Defense. Khmara was responsible for long-range operations of the SBU and will oversee long-range operations of the Security Forces.
Since the beginning of the day, 199 combat clashes have been recorded. The enemy launched 171 guided aerial bombs and over 6,000 kamikaze drones.
The US Central Command announced another wave of airstrikes on Iran. The strikes are aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities.
President Zelenskyy announced that tomorrow he will discuss the reset of foreign missions with Budanov and the diplomatic team. He emphasized the need to increase the efficiency of Ukrainian embassies.
Serhiy Koretsky held the first meeting of the new Cabinet of Ministers, setting priorities. The main criteria for the government will be efficiency, responsibility, and results.