Antonina Tumanova
On the morning of July 14, Prague's main railway station was evacuated due to an anonymous report of a planted bomb. Pyrotechnicians found no explosives, and traffic has returned to normal operation.
US President Donald Trump announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all countries except Iran, and the blockade of Iranian ports. He also announced the replacement of the 20% tariff with investment agreements with the Gulf countries.
Denmark transferred 10 mobile climate-controlled storage facilities for aviation and technical property to Ukraine. The total number of such storage facilities in Ukraine has increased to 25, with another 15 expected by the end of the year.
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will deliver a powerful strike on Iran if Tehran carries out an attack. He emphasized that the days of irresponsible strikes are over.
As a result of russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia, over 32,000 subscribers have been left without electricity. Energy workers are already working to restore power supply.
Ukraine will be the first to receive new enhanced Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG systems. France will also provide two SAMP/T complexes to strengthen defense this year.
In Lviv, a 48-year-old chief engineer recruited 9- and 11-year-old girls on social networks. He stored the obtained materials on his phone and sent them to other individuals.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have carried out 84 attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces. The most active hostilities continue in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk directions.
Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian warriors took part in the French military parade on the occasion of Bastille Day. Pilots as part of French-Ukrainian crews flew on Mirage fighters.
Herman Smetanin announced the end of his work as CEO of Ukroboronprom. The resignation came amid announced personnel decisions following the detonation of warehouses in Vyshneve.
In the Exclusion Zone, firefighters localized a forest litter fire covering an area of 1 hectare. Radiation levels remain normal.
As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were injured, including one child. Rescuers extinguished a fire in a residential building and discovered another source of ignition.
The United States will restore the naval blockade of Iran from July 14. CENTCOM forces will enforce the blockade of vessels heading to Iranian ports.
Over the past day, 202 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The enemy carried out 53 airstrikes, using 5,633 drones and 161 guided aerial bombs.
At the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing," the President of Ukraine requested an aid package of 300 missiles for Patriot systems. He emphasized that this would strengthen air defense and reduce Russia's reasons to prolong the war.
U. S. President Donald Trump officially notified Congress of the defensive strikes against targets in Iran on July 7. This reignites the debate over the president's authority to wage war without congressional approval.
Explosive devices disguised as power banks were found in Kherson. The head of the MVA urges not to pick up unfamiliar objects and to immediately report suspicious findings.
The Committee on the Organization of State Power will consider Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation statement tomorrow morning. After the Council's decision, the committee will hold two more meetings on the appointment of a new prime minister and cabinet members.
US President Donald Trump recommended that the Governor of South Carolina appoint Senator Lindsey Graham's sister to his seat after his death. The senator died of sudden cardiac arrest after returning from Kyiv.
As a result of a drone attack on the Hadyach community, a 73-year-old woman was killed, a 66-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were injured. One of the UAVs struck a private house.
Head of the "Servant of the People" faction David Arakhamia reported that the Verkhovna Rada will consider the resignation statement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko at the next meeting. He thanked Svyrydenko for her work and expressed support for the directions of changing the political strategy announced by the President.
Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak will fight against 20-year-old Frenchman Lenny Patrach on July 25 in Saudi Arabia. The bout will take place on the undercard of the main fight between Anthony Joshua and Christian Prenga.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced the receipt of a resignation letter from Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The parliament will consider the issue in the near future.
Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia and its suburbs with guided aerial bombs. As a result of the shelling, seven people were injured, including one child.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha together with First Lady Olena Zelenska will hold a meeting with the UNESCO Director-General. They will discuss the protection of Ukraine's cultural heritage and strategic partnership.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas did not answer when the 21st package of sanctions against russia will be adopted, noting that work is ongoing. She emphasized that she wants the package to be strong due to the constant attacks on civilians in Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy awarded Macron the Order of Liberty for his support. The leaders coordinated positions ahead of coalition meetings and discussed strengthening air defense.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of the blockade of Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the U.S. will charge 20% of the cargo value from commercial vessels of other countries.
The Verkhovna Rada on July 14 plans to consider the dismissal of Yulia Svyrydenko from the post of Prime Minister. Appointments in the government are expected on Wednesday, an MP reported.
In Paris, the presentation of the anti-ballistic coalition dedicated to the creation of the European shield FREYJA has begun.