The Defense Committee approved the extension of martial law and mobilization until November 5. The decision will come into force on August 7 and will be valid for 90 days.
Overnight, Russian troops launched three missile strikes on Shostka in Sumy Oblast. A 14-year-old child was injured, sustaining shrapnel wounds from glass, and residential buildings and a medical facility were also damaged.
Oil prices fell after Donald Trump's 50-day deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine eased supply concerns. Brent and WTI futures fell 0.2% as Trump's softening stance on sanctions and his tariff plan impacted the market.
A wildfire in the Grand Canyon, which ignited on July 4 from lightning, destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and over 70 structures. Authorities initially allowed the fire to burn, prompting a federal investigation.
On July 15 at 00:30, Russian troops shelled Rodynske with a "Smerch" MLRS, wounding four civilians. The victims were hospitalized with mine-blast injuries and other damages, and residential buildings were also damaged.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians on the occasion of Statehood Day on July 15, 2025. He emphasized the connection between generations and the indomitability of the Ukrainian people, who, despite the war, maintain humanity and unity.
In Konotop, Sumy region, serious disruptions to water supply are possible, up to hourly supply, after a morning fire. Mayor Artem Semenikhin reported on the situation, without disclosing the cause of the fire.
Over the past day, 185 combat engagements took place on the front, mostly in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 84 air strikes, and carried out 5521 shellings, involving 3842 kamikaze drones.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin, but said he was not done with him. Trump also announced plans to supply weapons to Ukraine and warned of possible tariffs on Russia.
Russian troops attacked the Shostka community in Sumy region, hitting the Svesky psychoneurological dispensary. One person was injured, the dispensary building was destroyed, and over 20 residential buildings were damaged.
Water supply is being restored in Mykolaiv after the accident, Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych announced. The system is being filled gradually, residents are urged to check internal building networks and stock up on water.
16 enemy drones were shot down in Dnipropetrovsk region. In Dnipro, a multi-story building, 6 private houses, and a gymnasium were damaged, with no casualties. Nikopol region was hit by FPV drones and artillery, with no casualties.
Germany has asked the administration of US President Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with two more Patriot missile batteries. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed this issue with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
On the night of July 15, Mykolaiv region was attacked by Shahed 131/136 UAVs. In Pervomaisk district, two private houses and an outbuilding were damaged, in Voznesensk district, there is infrastructure damage and a fire, which has been extinguished. There are no casualties.
Donald Trump considered the possibility of transferring Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, capable of reaching Moscow and St. Petersburg. This issue was discussed, but the missiles are currently excluded from the list of supplies.
Since the beginning of July 14, 88 battles have taken place on the front, more than half of which are concentrated in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. Ukrainian military personnel are repelling numerous enemy attacks, who are actively using aviation and artillery.
A road accident involving four cars moving in the same direction occurred in Romny district. The driver and passengers of a Nissan Versa, as well as the driver of a Volkswagen Caddy, were injured.
In Sumy, 11 people were injured as a result of Russian drone attacks. One 19-year-old boy was hospitalized, the rest are receiving outpatient treatment.
Spain experienced a 5. 5 magnitude earthquake in the south of the country, including Costa del Sol and Alicante, which caused the collapse of the airport roof in Almeria and damage to a car dealership. This happened a day after sudden floods turned the streets of Catalonia into rivers and led to the evacuation of a hospital.
Iran and the US have failed to agree on the time, date, and location for resuming talks on Tehran's nuclear program. Iran will not return to negotiations without confidence in their effectiveness, demanding guarantees against future attacks.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government of Ukraine. The presentation of the new government's action program is expected in the near future.
European partners will contribute to the purchase of Patriot systems for Ukraine, while NATO will not be directly involved. Germany and Norway are discussing funding for several systems, awaiting US approval.
President Zelenskyy met with US Special Representative Keith Kellogg to discuss paths to peace. The conversation focused on strengthening air defense, joint weapons production, and sanctions against Russia.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved lists of strategically and critically important minerals, as well as subsoil plots for auctions and tenders. This decision cancels the previous government resolution No. 132 of 14.02.2023.
Ukraine approved the opening of the roaming sector with the EU, which is a step towards launching a "roaming visa-free regime" from 2026. This will allow Ukrainians not to pay for roaming in 27 EU countries.
The Sumy community suffered its third attack of the day from an enemy UAV, which hit a medical facility. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out, and one person was injured.
In Ukraine, state assistance for education has been expanded for children of persons with disabilities due to war, including those who suffered during the Revolution of Dignity. The changes provide for electronic verification and priority for graduates of the 2024/2025 academic year.
The Main Center for Special Control recorded an earthquake on July 13, 2025, at 11:46:10 near the village of Konyatyn in Chernivtsi region. The earthquake source was located at a depth of 3 km and is classified as barely perceptible.
The city of Zlatopil in Kharkiv Oblast was attacked by a Geran-2 type UAV. As a result of the strike, one person died, and seven were injured, including a 13-year-old child.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing, exceeding the figures of the previous working day by 2. 9% as of 9:30 on July 14. Due to bad weather, 24 settlements in four regions are completely or partially de-energized, repair crews are working on restoration.
