In Volyn region, lightning struck a residential building where a mother and three children were staying, causing a fire. The woman managed to lead the children to safety before the arrival of rescuers, who promptly extinguished the blaze.
Train service on Kyiv Metro's "red" line has been restored to normal. "Lisova" and "Chernihivska" stations are again open for entry and exit after temporary closure due to a grass fire.
Syrian media report a new Israeli airstrike on the presidential palace in Damascus. The military does not comment on the latest incident, which occurred after a previous strike on the Syrian military headquarters.
Israel reportedly struck the headquarters of the Syrian armed forces in Damascus. This occurred after statements by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Suweida, where clashes are ongoing.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on applying sanctions to Russian sea and air vessels that transport oil, weapons, and military personnel. The sanctions will apply to specific vessels with a unique registration number.
In Kyiv, train movement on the "red" metro line has been temporarily changed. "Lisova" and "Chernihivska" stations are closed for entry due to grass burning near the tracks.
Ukrainian company Frontline and German-Ukrainian drone manufacturer Quantum Systems have concluded a strategic agreement. The partnership envisages scaling up production in Ukraine and integration into the European defense industry.
Chinese company Pop Mart, creator of the popular Labubu dolls, expects profit growth of 350% and revenue to triple in the first six months of the year. This is due to global demand for Labubu, which has caused a frenzy and a resale market.
Subcommittees of the US House of Representatives and Senate approved NASA budget bills at the level of $24. 8-24.9 billion, rejecting the White House's proposal for an almost 25% cut. This will allow maintaining the space agency's funding at the current level.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with government officials on the defense sector, discussing weapons production and supplies for the army. Denys Shmyhal, Herman Smetanin, and Rustem Umerov were present at the meeting.
In Vinnytsia region, 8 people were injured as a result of the enemy attack, including enterprise employees and passers-by. Two industrial enterprises, 18 private households, and a car were damaged.
Countries owning Patriot missiles and Ukrainian donors may meet next week under the chairmanship of the NATO commander. The purpose of the meeting is to find additional Patriot air defense batteries for Ukraine.
Over the past day, 265 natural fires were recorded in Ukraine, destroying over 403 hectares. In Kherson Oblast, an enemy strike caused a wheat field to catch fire, and also damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has resigned and is being considered for the post of Minister of Defense. Yulia Svyrydenko is to head the government, and Mykhailo Fedorov will become the first vice-prime minister.
In Voznesensk, a 29-year-old brick factory worker died on July 15 after being caught under a press. The police have launched a criminal investigation into the violation of safety rules.
During the night, the enemy attacked Izmail district with attack drones, damaging infrastructure and blowing out windows in administrative buildings in Izmail. Romanian media reported that the attack was recorded from Tulcea, with 13 calls to the emergency number.
A draft resolution on the resignation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The information is posted on the parliament's website.
As a result of the night Russian shelling, Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions were affected, with an emphasis on energy infrastructure. In Kryvyi Rih, electricity supply is being restored, 15 people, including a child, were injured.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 5. 1% due to heat and low efficiency of solar power plants. 8 settlements in two regions are without power due to bad weather.
As a result of the morning artillery shelling of Nikopol, a woman was killed, five people were injured, and two women were rescued. Civilian infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged. At night, Dnipropetrovsk region was attacked by UAVs and missiles, with hits and casualties.
The parliamentary committee on state power organization approved the resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Next will be a vote in the Verkhovna Rada.
A volcanic eruption occurred in southwestern Iceland, spewing smoke and lava flows. This is another eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, which does not threaten infrastructure or air traffic.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with 16 drones, killing two people and injuring five. The enemy used various types of UAVs, damaging wheat crops.
In Spain, from mid-May to mid-July, about 1180 people died due to anomalous heat, which is ten times more than last year. This June was the hottest month in the country's history, and over 95% of those who died were over 65 years old.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported the elimination of two Russian drone operators of the “Skat 350M” in temporarily occupied Tokmak. On July 16, 2025, a green UAZ 452 with the occupiers exploded on the outskirts of the city.
In Ochakiv, Mykolaiv Oblast, a mine detonated on the coast. Preliminary, the cause of the detonation was a wild animal, there are no casualties.
As a result of the Russian drone attack in Vinnytsia region, 8 people were injured, two civilian industrial facilities and four residential buildings were damaged. Firefighting efforts are ongoing at one of the facilities.
On the night of July 16, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 400 attack UAVs of various types, of which 198 were shot down. A missile hit and 57 drones were recorded in 12 locations.
Oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations of sustained summer demand in the US and China. Brent and WTI futures rose, reversing a two-day decline.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 171 combat engagements over the past day, two-thirds of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 54 air strikes, and conducted 5574 shellings, using 3869 kamikaze drones.
