Julia Shramko
A differentiated air raid alert signal has been introduced in the Kyiv region, which will be announced only in areas with a real threat. The new system, tested with the Air Force and the State Emergency Service, provides targeted alerts to support businesses and education.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. considers the forecast of the stablecoin market growing to $2 trillion "somewhat optimistic" because the infrastructure is not yet developed. The bank predicts a doubling or tripling of the market, which is significantly lower than other estimates.
Fires at warehouses of two enterprises in Mykolaiv, which arose as a result of an attack by enemy UAVs of the "Shahed 131/136" type on the night of July 24, have been extinguished. The total area of the fire was 450 sq. m, there were no casualties.
Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported revenue growth in the second quarter but increased its capital expenditure forecast for 2025 by $10 billion, to $85 billion. This is due to investments in artificial intelligence, despite a 1.6% drop in shares.
Rescuers of the State Emergency Service extinguished the fire in a two-story building and trade pavilions at the "Pryvoz" market in Odesa. The fire broke out as a result of a massive attack by Russian drones on the city.
As a result of the Russian missile attack on Cherkasy, the number of victims has increased to 7 people, including a child. Medics are providing the necessary assistance, and all fires have been extinguished.
The European Union and the United States are close to a trade agreement that would include a 15% tariff on EU goods imported into the United States. This rate could apply to cars, reflecting the US framework agreement with Japan.
Fires have again broken out in the occupied Luhansk region, spreading to populated areas. Blazes have been recorded in Lutuhyne, Zolote, Almazna, Aidar, and Markivka communities, where residential buildings have burned down.
Hugo Ekitike moved from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool for £79 million. Liverpool will pay an initial fee of £69 million and £10 million in bonuses.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 172 combat engagements over the past day, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy carried out 67 air strikes, dropped 123 guided aerial bombs, and used 3712 kamikaze drones.
Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka assured Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate, of Ukraine's readiness for further legislative measures to comply with EU standards.
On July 23, 2025, Metropolitan Epiphanius, head of the OCU, for the first time performed a prayer in the church in honor of St. Theodosius of the Caves in the Far Caves of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. He offered prayers for Ukraine, its soldiers, authorities, and people, calling the event historical.
The Ukrainian delegation discussed with Turkish President Erdogan a possible meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, the USA, Turkey, and Russia. The goal is to move to real negotiations on ending the war and returning abducted people.
The number of companies and organizations compromised by the security vulnerability on Microsoft SharePoint servers has grown to 400. Most of the victims are in the US, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.
The Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul to participate in the third round of negotiations with Ukraine. This was reported by Russian media.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. The security situation, regional stability, and defense cooperation were discussed.
Turkey has reached agreements with Great Britain and Germany on the acquisition of dozens of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. This will strengthen Ankara's defense in an unstable region, where it is also negotiating the purchase of F-16s.
On July 24, local thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine in Sumy, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, and Lviv regions, while most of the territory will be dry. Air temperature will be +25...+34 degrees, no precipitation in the south, and possible stormy wind gusts in the east.
JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" and the Ministry of Development have updated the rules for transporting animals, allowing large dogs to travel in all types of carriages provided that seats are purchased. Small animals can now stay in coupes without a rigid carrier, and service dogs of the Defense Forces travel free of charge.
Artem Harbar won the third gold medal for Ukraine at the 2025 World Summer Universiade in taekwondo. Mykhailo Brudin added a bronze in discus throw, showing a result of 60 meters 71 centimeters.
In the Kherson region, Russian troops attacked a civilian car with a drone. As a result of the strike, two men were killed, and two more civilians were injured.
In Zhytomyr, police are investigating a night incident involving pyrotechnics in the Malikova microdistrict. Cameras recorded the fall of an exploding object, and firecracker remnants were found at the scene.
The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a pre-trial investigation into the crash of a Mirage-2000 military aircraft on July 22, 2025. The pilot ejected and survived, the plane crashed into an uninhabited area due to electronic malfunction.
For the first time in a year, Ukrainian banks expect an improvement in loan quality, forecasting an increase in demand for loans for businesses and individuals, including mortgages. Lending standards are easing, and the approval rate for applications is growing.
Brent and WTI crude futures edged lower after three sessions of declines. This happened amid a US-Japan agreement and discussions of sanctions against Russian oil, which affects global trade sentiment.
Kateryna Chernohorenko, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization, announced her resignation. She had led the digitalization efforts of the Ministry of Defense for almost two years.
Ukrzaliznytsia's energy infrastructure in Sumy and Poltava regions was attacked by drones. Power supply has been restored in most sections, train traffic is on schedule.
Naftogaz Group received a loan of UAH 4. 7 billion from PrivatBank to form gas reserves in UGS before the 2025/2026 heating season. The company also contracted 440 million cubic meters of LNG from ORLEN.
Starting August 1, "Ukrzaliznytsia" launches a new train No. 209/210 Mykolaiv – Ivano-Frankivsk. It will run every other day, connecting the southern regions with the Carpathians.
At night, Russian occupiers attacked the JSC "Sumyoblenergo" facility with UAVs, damaging energy equipment. Energy workers have already restored power to most consumers, but restrictions are still in effect.