Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast. As a result of the shelling, two people were killed and seven were wounded.
In the first half of 2025, passenger car imports to Ukraine increased by 12. 5%, reaching 2.55 billion US dollars. Electric vehicles account for 31.6% of imports, benefiting from preferential customs clearance conditions.
In the Kaniv community of Cherkasy region, the aftermath of the morning attack is being eliminated. One person sustained minor injuries, there are no fatalities.
At the Armed Forces training ground, a cadet fired shots at instructors, as a result of which two servicemen died. The Military Law Enforcement Service and the National Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy; the suspect has been detained.
The bodies of 1000 deceased citizens, who, according to the Russian side, belong to citizens of Ukraine, including military personnel, have been returned to Ukraine. This was the result of repatriation measures.
From November 1, collective accommodation centers for refugees from Ukraine in Poland will only accept representatives of protected groups. For other refugees, the "Together for Independence" program is planned, offering rental subsidies and Polish language courses.
Due to bad weather, 24 settlements in three regions of Ukraine were left without electricity. Electricity consumption decreased by 5.8% due to the decline in heat.
In late July - early August, deferrals will appear in Reserve+ for scientific, scientific-pedagogical, and pedagogical workers, as well as for citizens who have a spouse with a disability of group 1 or 2. The next categories will be families raising a child with a disability.
Three officials have been notified of suspicion for land pollution and ignoring a court decision regarding an illegal landfill near Fastiv. About 1 hectare of land has been polluted, and the amount of damage exceeds UAH 600,000.
The Commander of NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Europe, General Alexus Grinkevich, announced preparations for the rapid transfer of additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. He noted that he is working very closely with the Germans on this issue, despite Germany's previous statements about the lack of information regarding current supplies.
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has declared the protection of the Druze community a priority following reports of troop withdrawals from As-Suwayda. This comes after Israeli airstrikes on Damascus and amid inter-communal clashes that have resulted in over 350 deaths.
In Kryvyi Rih, a 43-year-old woman was injured as a result of a UAV attack; she received assistance on the spot. Rescuers extinguished the fire that broke out after the strikes.
In Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, the aftermath of the Russian drone attack is being eliminated. A headquarters to assist people has been set up near the impact site.
In the morning, an enemy UAV attacked the Kaniv community of Cherkasy region, hitting an infrastructure facility. All necessary services are working on site, information regarding casualties is being clarified.
International visitors arrive at the DreamVille campsite at Tomorrowland festival after a fire destroyed the main stage. Organizers confirm the opening of the campsite and welcoming guests, while seeking a solution for the festival weekend.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the candidacies of Andriy Sybiha for the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Denys Shmyhal for the post of Minister of Defense.
A presidential draft resolution on the appointment of Yulia Svyrydenko as Prime Minister of Ukraine has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The information is posted on the parliament's website.
Maureen Comey, the federal prosecutor who handled cases against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean "Diddy" Combs, has been dismissed from the US Department of Justice. The reasons for her dismissal are unknown, but it occurred amid dissatisfaction from Trump and the Department of Justice.
An explosion was recorded in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, as a result of a Shahed drone attack. The approach of two more drones has been warned.
The German Ministry of Defense has no information about current supplies of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, despite Donald Trump's statements. A meeting of partner states will take place on Monday to discuss additional supplies.
After 7:00, the enemy launched a massive drone attack on Shostka district of Sumy region, hitting several communities. Residential buildings were damaged, fires broke out, and rescuers are eliminating the consequences.
In Chernihiv, a fire broke out at night at the city market, where kiosks and the roof of the meat pavilion caught fire. 53 rescuers and 14 units of equipment promptly extinguished the blaze, preventing a large-scale spread of the fire.
On the night of July 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 64 attack UAVs, of which 59 were of the Shahed type, 36 were shot down. The main blow fell on the Dnipropetrovsk region, 23 UAVs were recorded hitting 5 locations.
Over the past day, 160 combat engagements were recorded, almost a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 1 missile and 78 air strikes, used 4150 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5662 shellings.
Gold prices fell by 0. 2% to $3340.79 per ounce due to a strengthening dollar and easing market tensions. This occurred after Donald Trump's statement about the "highly unlikely" dismissal of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
During the night, Dnipro suffered a massive drone attack, 22 of which were destroyed. As a result of hits, one person died, five were wounded, and enterprises and outbuildings were damaged.
Oil prices rose in early trading on Thursday, recovering from the previous session's decline. Brent and WTI futures rose by 0.39% and 0.47% respectively.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 63 combat engagements over the past day, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy also launched air strikes and shelled border settlements in Sumy Oblast.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha confirmed Ukraine's readiness for peace talks in any format and geographical zone. He refuted Russia's statements about delaying negotiations, calling them manipulation.
Another tornado has been recorded in Kherson Oblast, as reported by the head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin. Meteorologists warn of a possible increase in such phenomena in Ukraine due to climate change.
