Julia Shramko
The Japanese government stated the need for more effective countermeasures against foreign intelligence after the NYT publication about Russia using the country as a "spy den". According to the publication, 90% of Russian missiles and drones contain Japanese components.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, during which 135 drones and 10 missiles, including ballistic ones, were launched. He emphasized the need for the adoption of the 21st EU sanctions package and agreements on European anti-ballistic defense.
Due to hostilities and shelling, some consumers in 7 regions were left without electricity supply. Bad weather caused outages in 72 settlements in Ternopil, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army loses over 400 soldiers for capturing 1 square kilometer in the Donetsk region. He emphasized active defense and striking Russian targets at a distance of up to 2,000 km.
The EU officially opened Cluster 6 "External Relations" in the accession negotiations with Ukraine. Deputy Prime Minister Kachka stated that this confirms progress and Ukraine's integration into the EU.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 44. 6746 UAH/USD, weakening it by 18 kopecks. The euro exchange rate rose to 51.0541 UAH, a weakening of 19 kopecks.
At night, the north of Zhytomyr region was hit by the russian federation. Infrastructure facilities and a private building were damaged, no casualties.
On the night of July 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 ballistic missiles, 2 guided missiles and 135 drones. Air defense forces shot down 5 ballistic missiles, all guided missiles and 108 drones.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar launches the second phase of restoring democracy after the removal of the president and judges appointed by Viktor Orbán. The parliament approved constitutional changes that limit terms for legislators and create a body for returning assets.
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 10 fastest cars were determined. First place was taken by the Ford Super Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle with a time of 41.98 seconds.
A Russian drone attacked a locomotive of a freight train in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The locomotive was damaged and the contact network was de-energized; casualties were avoided thanks to evacuation.
Over the past day, 244 combat engagements took place on the front, of which 37 were in the Pokrovsk direction and 25 in the Sloviansk direction. The enemy carried out 77 airstrikes using 249 guided aerial bombs.
Investigators are checking whether negligence led to the fire in a Bangkok bar that killed 30 people. Survivors report locked doors and a lack of emergency exit signs.
In Ukraine on July 14, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected, in the south and east at night without precipitation. Temperature at night 14-19°C, during the day 23-28°C.
Due to Ukrainian strikes, Russia's oil refining volume has dropped to 3. 91 million barrels per day, the lowest level since March 2005. This has caused a fuel crisis, shortages, and queues at gas stations.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate for July 14 at UAH 44. 6746 per dollar, weakening it by 18 kopecks. The euro exchange rate rose to UAH 51.0541 per euro, a weakening of 19 kopecks.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced plans to launch new strikes against Iran over violations of the agreement. He also declared that the U.S. would become the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz and expects payment for this.
In the coming hours and until the end of the day on July 13, thunderstorms are expected in most of Ukraine. The thunderstorm front, as indicated, will persist into the next day.
The police reported suspicion to group of servicemen of kidnapping, illegal imprisonment, and brutal murder two brothers over a conflict. The bodies of the deceased were found buried in a forest strip in Poltava region.
On July 13, 2026, repair work will be carried out on the Moldovan side of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi – Otaci checkpoint. Possible suspension of vehicle passage.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 78. The family reported that the death was sudden and unexpected.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha appealed to Polish law enforcement over the incident in Bielsko-Biała, where a man insulted Ukrainian teenagers. The police detained the suspect, who turned out to be a driver of a local carrier.
President Zelenskyy reported the detention of 10 individuals, including the former commander of the 155th brigade, for the murder of two residents of the village of Kalynivka in Kyiv region. Minister Klymenko also added that law enforcement officers detained the 10th suspect in this case.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft laws on extending martial law and general mobilization from August 2, 2026 for another 90 days.
The SBI opened a case over the death of a 52-year-old man who was hospitalized with severe injuries after the TCR. The cause of death was a traumatic brain injury, likely from a blunt object.
EU has imposed sanctions against members of the Russian hacker group "Turla," which has been attacking targets in the EU and Ukraine since 2010. France will also summon the Russian ambassador over the cyberattacks.
The High Anti-Corruption Court on July 13 announced the verdict for Andriy Derkach, finding him guilty of high treason and illicit enrichment. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
The SBU conducted a large-scale special operation, striking more than 10 military and fuel facilities of the Russian Federation. Among the targets were patrol boats, car ferries, an oil complex in the port of "Kavkaz", hangars in Crimea, radar stations, and the tank farm of an oil depot in the Stavropol Krai.
Russia struck a civilian vessel flying the flag of Togo in a port in Odesa region, three crew members died. Port infrastructure was damaged, five sailors were injured.
The SBU carried out a series of long-range strikes on strategic facilities of the Russian Federation, including oil depots and refineries. An airfield in Crimea and drone warehouses in Donbas were also hit.