The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine spoke to the graduates of the Kyiv School of Economics. Budanov emphasized that the war will end, but new important tasks will arise, and called on young people to be leaders.
The condition of water bodies in the temporarily occupied Kherson region is critical. The water is unsuitable for domestic, agricultural and bathing needs, which poses serious risks to public health.
At a meeting with Christians, Donald Trump urged them to vote now in order not to vote in 4 years. This caused criticism from Democrats who see this as a threat to democracy.
The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson said that the effectiveness of Russian Kalibr missiles is questionable, as their hit rate reaches 100%. There is a Russian submarine in the Black Sea with 4 such missiles on board.
In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, a Russian drone attacked civilians. A 26-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman sustained blast injuries and a thigh wound. The victims were taken to the hospital.
Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina refused to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games due to a sore throat.
Vice President Kamala Harris has identified three potential contenders for the US vice presidency.
On July 28, hourly power outage schedules will be applied in Ukraine from 18:00 to 22:00. The country's power system continues to experience a capacity shortage due to hostile attacks and infrastructure damage.
At night, a strike was carried out on the Polyova oil depot in the Kursk region of Russia. Powerful explosions and a fire were reported, probably involving oil tanks.
Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman warns Lebanon of the threat of a “devastating war” after a Hezbollah rocket attack on the Golan Heights. Israel promises to respond to the killing of 11 people, including children.
Rebels in Mali have captured mercenaries of the Wagner PMC and offer to hand them over to Ukraine as a sign of solidarity.
In the Kyiv region, 22. 7 thousand applications for compensation under the eRestoration program were submitted. Payments of UAH 9 billion were approved, and 17.8 thousand out of 29 thousand damaged facilities were restored.
Ukrainian troops struck at enemy positions in the south, destroying 3 ammunition depots and a UAV control center. The enemy lost 115 troops and 28 pieces of equipment over the day.
In the village of Komyshany in Kherson region, a family of four, including two children, was injured in a Russian shelling. All the victims sustained various injuries and were hospitalized.
A fire broke out in an apartment of a 5-storey building in Khadzhibey district of Odesa. Rescuers evacuated 24 residents, including 4 children, using 7 vehicles and 30 firefighters.
Russian troops fired 17 times at the border areas of Sumy region, 61 explosions were recorded. Six communities were attacked, using artillery, mortars and FPV drones, with no information on casualties.
In northern Mali, rebels reported the killing and wounding of dozens of soldiers and mercenaries from the Wagner PMC. The Malian army confirmed the loss of two soldiers, and Russian bloggers reported the deaths of at least 20 Wagnerites.
Russian troops shelled Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs and MLRS. 71-year-old woman was killed and a man was wounded.
Over the past day, the occupiers attacked 15 settlements in Kherson region, including an educational institution. The shelling killed 4 people and wounded 4 others. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk spoke out against demobilization during the war, calling it a 'historical blister. He emphasized the importance of supporting the military through vacations, rotations and privileges.
A representative of the GUR called the murder of Irina Farion a crime against Ukrainian patriots. An 18-year-old suspect is detained in Dnipro and is being checked for involvement in the neo-Nazi movement.
A representative of the GUR said that Russia maintains a certain level of missile production through sanctions circumvention and smuggling. The sanctions have a long-term effect on the aggressor's military economy, but have not stopped production completely.
Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko said that the estimated resources for the defense and security sector in 2025 will exceed UAH 2 trillion. The budget declaration for 2025-2027 has already been submitted to the Parliament.
Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko announces a downgrade of Ukraine's GDP growth forecast from 4. 6% to 3.5% due to Russian attacks on the energy sector. The government plans to solve the problem by diversifying the energy grid and rebuilding infrastructure.
Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko said that Ukraine has avoided default, retaining the ability to attract investment for the state and business. Ukraine is having difficulties accessing the capital market, but the situation may improve.
Economy Minister Marchenko said that negotiations on debt restructuring have been ongoing since the beginning of the year. This will allow Ukraine to save about $12 billion over the next 3 years, which will be directed to the security and defense sector.
The Minister of Finance of Ukraine announced that he expects financial assistance from the US and the EU in the near future. These funds will help Ukraine to look to the future with confidence until the end of the year.
Only one russian submarine remains in the Black Sea. The Sea of Azov is under full fire control of Ukraine, says Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk.
The Defense Ministry spokesman reported a high demand for military service. More than 3.2 thousand people are already enrolling or training, and more than 300 thousand resumes have been processed on online platforms.
A Defense Ministry spokesperson said that the TCC would stop issuing summonses on the streets when everyone updates their military records.
