In the temporarily occupied territories, Russians dressed children in sailor uniforms for a propaganda lecture about the cruiser "Varyag". The Center of National Resistance notes that the history of the Russian fleet is a chronicle of defeats.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of the first decisions of the new composition of the National Security and Defense Council, including sanctions. Details regarding the activation of economic relations will be discussed with the Prime Minister.
In Kyiv, a Mercedes driver lost control and drove onto the sidewalk, injuring a 28-year-old woman on a cafe's summer terrace. The injured person was hospitalized, the driver explained the incident by dropping her phone.
Iryna Farion, murdered a year ago, was commemorated in Lviv. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi noted that Lviv will not forget her. 18-year-old Vyacheslav Zinchenko faces life imprisonment on suspicion of murder.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the team is working on another prisoner exchange with Russia. This is a continuation of the agreements reached during the meeting in Istanbul.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov proposed to the Russian side to hold the next meeting as early as next week. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to increase negotiation dynamics to achieve a ceasefire.
The Center for Public Health has published a list of beaches in Ukraine where the water meets standards as of July 18. The list includes Kyiv, Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, and Chernihiv regions.
In Cherkasy region, a 33-year-old woman fatally wounded a 26-year-old man with a skewer during an argument at a recreation center. She faces up to 15 years in prison for intentional murder.
Fighters of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine's "Legion "Freedom of Russia" unit successfully ambushed militants of the Rosgvardia's "Akhmat" unit near the village of Velyka Bilozerka, Zaporizhzhia region, on July 17. As a result of the car explosion, three "Akhmatovites" were eliminated, and information about enemy logistics was obtained.
In Los Angeles, a car drove into a crowd near a nightclub, injuring 30 people. The driver was found injured, three victims are in critical condition.
In Long Island, USA, a 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine due to a metal chain around his neck. The incident occurred during a scan when the magnetic device pulled the chain, dragging the patient inside.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the new personal composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. The changes occurred after personnel reshuffles in the government.
The smoke in the area of the Zaporizhzhia NPP is caused by a forest fire at a safe distance. The power lines connecting the ZNPP to Ukraine's energy system are operating stably, providing reliable external power to the plant.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha proposed that Russia transport deported Ukrainians directly to the Ukrainian border. Since June, Russia has significantly increased the number of deported citizens, mostly former prisoners, to the border with Georgia.
The total number of combat engagements on the front reached 38. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian occupiers made 15 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian soldiers, and enemy aircraft launched four strikes.
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.
