Julia Shramko
A mass fish kill has been recorded in Lake Malyi Kushuhum in the Zaporizhzhia region. The cause was the deterioration of water quality due to excessive pollution, high temperatures, and disruption of the hydrological regime.
In Kharkiv, 39 people, including 6 children, were injured as a result of KAB strikes on the Shevchenkivskyi district. A civilian enterprise was destroyed, and residential buildings and cars were damaged.
The National Bank of Ukraine forecasts the receipt of approximately $54 billion in international aid in 2025, of which almost $24 billion has already been received. This support will allow financing the budget deficit without emission and maintaining stability in the foreign exchange market.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved a bill that guarantees the strengthening of the law enforcement system, the independence of anti-corruption bodies, and protection from Russian influence. The document will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The National Bank of Ukraine worsened its inflation forecast to 9. 7% in 2025. Economic recovery will be slower, with GDP growth of 2.1% in 2025.
The NBU stated that the weakening of the hryvnia against the euro had a negligible pro-inflationary effect, while fluctuations against the US dollar were moderate. The situation on the foreign exchange market remains stable thanks to previous NBU measures.
Russian troops launched airstrikes on Kharkiv with two UMPB-5 aerial bombs from a Su-34 aircraft. As a result of the attack, 33 people were injured, including 4 children and a pregnant woman.
The National Bank of Ukraine decided to leave the discount rate unchanged. It will remain at the current level of 15.5%.
In Kyiv, from July 25 to 28, restrictions on heavy vehicle traffic will be in effect due to the forecasted heat. The ban applies to trucks weighing over 24 tons when the temperature is above +28°C.
As a result of the missile attack on Cherkasy by four cruise missiles, the number of victims has increased to 12 people. All injured received bruises, lacerations, and fractures; there are no severe cases.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Thailand reports on armed clashes between military units of Thailand and Cambodia on their common border. Citizens of Ukraine are advised to refrain from visiting border areas and to follow the instructions of local authorities.
In Kharkiv, the number of people injured by the Russian KAB strike has risen to 33, including two children. Five of the injured have been hospitalized, with one woman in serious condition.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian strike on Kharkiv, where Russian KABs hit a residential building and a civilian enterprise. Dozens of people are known to have been injured, including children.
A road accident involving three trucks occurred on the Kyiv-Chop highway near the village of Buzova. Two drivers sustained bodily injuries and were hospitalized.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, discussed negotiations with Russia in Istanbul and the preparation of a bill to strengthen law enforcement. They also talked about prisoner exchange and diplomatic work with partners.
In Kharkiv, the number of victims of the Russian KAB attack has increased to 22 people. Among them is a 10-year-old girl with an acute stress reaction.
A forest fire in the Limassol area of Cyprus has led to the death of two people and the destruction of dozens of homes. Approximately 100 square kilometers have burned, with assistance provided by Spain and Jordan.
Russian military carried out air strikes on Kherson. As a result of the attack, a 75-year-old woman was injured and hospitalized with an explosive injury.
On the night of July 24, Ukraine repelled an attack of 107 aerial assets, shooting down 90 Shahed drones and one Iskander-K missile. Seven regions were attacked, with 13 UAVs and 3 missiles hitting 11 locations.
As a result of a double Russian KAB strike on the center of Kharkiv, the number of injured has risen to 16, including a 10-year-old girl with an acute stress reaction. Medics are providing assistance, and the rescue operation is ongoing.
A serviceman has been exposed in Zakarpattia region who organized the illegal transportation of conscripts across the state border. He provided information about routes to bypass border patrols for 500 US dollars per person.
As a result of night drone and missile attacks on Odesa and Cherkasy, 11 people were injured, including a child. In Odesa, residential buildings, the Pryvoz market, and UNESCO-protected architectural sites were damaged, while in Cherkasy, residential infrastructure and cars were affected.
In Kharkiv, as a result of a double strike by Russian KABs on the Shevchenkivskyi district, three people were injured. Among the injured is a 27-year-old woman; one of the hits occurred near a residential building.
A Russian KAB hit near a high-rise building in Kharkiv, people may be under the rubble. Another hit occurred at a civilian enterprise, causing a fire.
Two guided aerial bombs (KAB) hit the central part of Kharkiv, Shevchenkivskyi district. The strike hit the city's residential area.
The enemy carried out a massive shelling of a thermal power plant, which is not a military facility. Energy workers are working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack with 103 attack drones and 4 missiles after talks in Istanbul. The strikes hit Odesa, Cherkasy, Kharkiv region, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk region, Sumy region, and Mykolaiv region, killing three people in Kharkiv region.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. They urged China to use its influence on Russia to end its aggressive war against Ukraine, acknowledging that relations between Beijing and Brussels have reached a "watershed moment."
An oil depot exploded in Sochi, as reported by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
An accident involving two trucks occurred at km 34 of the Kyiv-Chop highway near the village of Buzova. Traffic is impeded in the direction of Kyiv, with bypass via the far left lane.