One of the victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv on July 4 died in the hospital. The total number of fatalities has risen to three.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the number of victims in the Kyiv-Dnipro bus accident increased to 33 people, with one person dead. The accident occurred on July 7 near the village of Petrykivka, where the driver lost control.
In Kharkiv, the number of victims of the Russian attack on July 7 in the Kholodnohirskyi district increased to 39, including 3 children. In total, 1 person died and 40 were injured in the Kharkiv region; the enemy used various types of weapons.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 188 combat engagements over the past day, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 2 missile and 68 air strikes, using 3373 kamikaze drones.
In Kyiv, an unknown assailant shot a man who was in a parked car. Police are investigating intentional homicide and searching for the attacker.
On the night of July 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with S-300/400 missiles and 54 Shahed-type attack UAVs. Air defense forces destroyed 34 enemy drones in the north and south of the country.
TikTok is developing a new version of its app for users in the US, which is planned to launch on September 5. This comes amid negotiations for the sale of TikTok's US assets, the deadline for which has been extended to September 17.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 97 combat engagements over the past day, two-thirds of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions. The situation remains the hottest in the Pokrovsk direction, where 37 enemy attacks were repelled.
In Kharkiv, the number of people injured by Russian drone strikes has increased to 71, including 7 children. One woman died in the hospital after sustaining injuries.
Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing a column of volcanic material up to 18 kilometers high, leading to flight cancellations. This eruption was one of the largest in Indonesia since 2010.
In the Sumy region, the enemy attacked the Khotyn community, as a result of which a 74-year-old woman sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized. Almost 90 shellings were recorded during the day, there are dead and wounded civilians, and civilian infrastructure was damaged.
Border guards discovered the body of an unknown man while patrolling a high-altitude section of the Ukrainian-Romanian border. This is already the approximately 20th such case in the mountains since the start of the full-scale invasion.
In Zaporizhzhia, as a result of the Russian attack, the number of injured has increased to 20 people aged 19 to 84. Houses, civilian infrastructure, a university building and dormitories, as well as vehicles, were damaged.
The digital space "Veteran PRO" has been launched in "Diia" for veterans and their families, combining key services. Among the available services are finding a support specialist, veteran sports, "eOselia" (housing program), "eVidnovlennia" (restoration program), establishing disability status, and applying for subsidies.
In the Dnipro district of the capital, a 43-year-old man was detained for launching fireworks from a balcony while intoxicated. He faces up to 5 years of restricted freedom for hooliganism.
The government has allowed remote inspection of housing for IDPs in combat and occupied territories. This will allow thousands of families to receive compensation for destroyed housing, for which UAH 15 billion has been allocated.
As a result of the morning strikes by Russian UAVs on Kharkiv on July 7, the number of victims increased. The attacks were aimed at the Shevchenkivskyi, Slobidskyi, and Kholodnohirskyi districts, causing fires and destruction.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of an additional 10% tariffs on countries that join BRICS' "anti-American policies. " This announcement came amid the BRICS summit in Brazil, where the group criticized US tariff policies.
On July 7, around 10:00 AM, an ammunition depot caught fire in Mykolaiv region, likely due to dry grass burning. The fire has been localized, there is no threat to the population, and an investigation is underway.
The Budget Committee approved consideration of bill 13439 on increasing the budget for the national security and defense sector. The general fund provides for a significant increase for the Ministry of Defense, HUR, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, while the special fund increases by UAH 10.8 billion.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, 11 people were injured, eight of whom were hospitalized. Russian troops launched a massive UAV strike, damaging residential buildings, a higher education institution, and an enterprise.
As a result of the attack by 6 Geran-2 type UAVs on Kharkiv, 16 people were injured, including a 17-year-old boy. Administrative buildings, residential buildings, and cars in the Kholodnohirskyi district were damaged.
President Zelenskyy discussed replacing the current Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, with President Trump. Among the potential candidates for the ambassadorial position are Denys Shmyhal, Olha Stefanishyna, Rustem Umerov, and Herman Halushchenko.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on massive Russian attacks: 1270 drones, 39 missiles, and almost a thousand guided aerial bombs (KABs) were launched in a week. The strikes resulted in injuries, including children, and one fatality in Odesa.
Two-time Oscar winner Michael Douglas said he has no intention of returning to acting unless "something special" happens. The 80-year-old actor last filmed in 2022 and is focused on retirement.
Ukraine's international reserves reached $45. 1 billion as of July 1, 2025, increasing by 1.2% in June. The growth was driven by inflows from partners, which exceeded currency sales and debt payments.
On July 7, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia with UAVs. As a result of the strikes, the building of the Kharkiv Regional TCR and the adjacent territory, as well as the territory near the Zaporizhzhia Regional TCR, were damaged. Previously, one serviceman was wounded in Zaporizhzhia and three more people in Kharkiv.
As a result of the latest Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, 11 people are known to have been injured, two of whom are in serious condition. Six hits were recorded in the Kholodnohirskyi district, with destruction of civilian buildings and fires.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Castel Gandolfo for a six-week vacation, the first papal visit in 12 years. The 69-year-old pontiff plans to rest and prepare for the upcoming challenges of his pontificate.
The number of victims of the morning shelling of Kharkiv has increased to 29 people, including three children. The Russian army attacked the city with ударними drones, damaging residential buildings, shops, and a kindergarten.
