Julia Shramko
Germany has approved a preliminary request for the supply of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey. The aircraft, a joint project of BAE Systems, Airbus, and Leonardo, will be built in the United Kingdom with German components.
Four Ukrainian manufacturers of interceptor drones have already received state contracts worth over UAH 3 billion. Negotiations are underway with state banks regarding lending to manufacturers under state guarantees, and the Ministry of Defense is attracting funding from partners.
In the village of Zorivka, Bilozerka community, Kherson region, a Russian UAV attacked two 13-year-old children. The boy and girl sustained concussions, blast injuries, and closed head injuries; they received medical assistance on site.
Due to the enemy attack on critical infrastructure in Sumy Oblast, part of the consumers, including one water pumping station, have been de-energized. For residents of certain districts of Sumy, water will be supplied according to a schedule with reduced pressure.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree No. 539/2025, established a delegation for peace negotiations with international partners and Russia. The negotiations will take place on July 23, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey, under the leadership of Rustem Umerov.
As a result of the morning shelling of the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson on July 23, a 66-year-old woman died. The fatal injuries were caused by another enemy shelling.
As part of an international investigation, a criminal group operating in Ukraine and the Czech Republic, defrauding Czech citizens through fraudulent call centers, was liquidated. The organizer and an active participant have been notified of suspicion, and about 500 units of computer equipment have been seized.
The Minister of Internal Affairs reported to President Zelenskyy on the circumstances of the death of the commander of the "Lyut" brigade, Colonel Maksym Kazban. He fought for Ukraine since 2014, leading "Lyut" in 2024.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 71 Shahed-type attack UAVs. 27 drones were shot down or suppressed, another 18 did not reach their targets, but 26 drones hit 14 locations.
The General Staff reported that 167 combat engagements took place over the past day, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 1 missile and 167 air strikes, and used 3579 kamikaze drones.
US President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements, setting tariffs on imports from Japan at 15% and from the Philippines at 19%. These steps are shaping a new trade landscape where 10% is considered the new norm, and American companies still profitably import goods.
Dnipropetrovsk region suffered a night UAV attack, 8 drones were shot down. In Kryvyi Rih, a private house was destroyed and enterprises were damaged due to the Russian attack, and in Synelnykove district, a farm and social facilities were affected.
In the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, a 35-year-old man was detained for shooting at a car with a traumatic weapon. The reason was a conflict with the driver that arose the day before.
In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops attacked a market in Velykyi Burluk with drones, causing a fire covering an area of 500 sq. m. A woman suffered from an acute stress reaction, and a post office and other commercial facilities were also damaged.
The court in The Hague lifted the arrest of Gazprom's shares in gas production companies Wintershall Noordzee and Gazprom International Projects B. V. The arrest was imposed at the suit of Ukrainian companies, but the court decided that this could violate the principle of state immunity.
In Sumy, Sumy and Romny districts of Sumy region, electricity has been partially cut off. This happened as a result of the attack by Russian troops, there is a victim.
This morning, a 69-year-old man died in Beryslav as a result of enemy shelling. He sustained injuries incompatible with life.
BYD's luxury brand Yangwang plans to enter the European market in 2026, competing with Bentley and Ferrari. Currently, its most popular model is the U8 SUV, capable of floating.
An enemy UAV of the "Chernika" type was recorded hitting the Industrialnyi district of Kharkiv. Currently, there are no casualties or destruction.
In several regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, a "yellow" danger level has been declared due to bad weather. Thunderstorms, hail, and squalls of 15-20 m/s are expected, which may complicate the operation of enterprises and traffic.
Typhoon "Wipha", weakened to a tropical storm, hit the coast of Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. In the Philippines, where the storm passed earlier, five people died, and tens of thousands were evacuated.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell amid fears of a trade war between the US and the EU, which could curb fuel demand growth. The Trump administration has set August 1 as the deadline for trade agreements, otherwise countries face high tariffs.
Today, Russian drones attacked Sumy, hitting the Kovpakivskyi district. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, including broken windows in educational and medical institutions; people were not reported injured.
Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the US from UNESCO due to its anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments, as well as an "unjustified" agenda. This decision was made after a 90-day review of America's presence in the organization.
Ukrainians can receive up to UAH 1 million in grants to open or develop private kindergartens, nurseries, and child development centers. The "Own Business" program has been expanded to create quality places for preschool education.
On the morning of July 22, Russian military shelled the village of Sadove in Kherson region. As a result of the attack, a 52-year-old local resident who was in the yard was killed.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appealed to the US Congress with a call to maintain and strengthen leadership in supporting the Ukrainian people. The appeal concerns the fight against the armed aggression of the Russian Federation for peace, security, and freedom.
President Zelenskyy heard reports on prisoner exchanges, expecting several stages after the agreements in Istanbul. The intensification of exchanges in spring-summer allowed for the release of those missing and detained before the full-scale war.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received the country's first mobile complexes for servicing F-16 aircraft. The "Project 61" development ensures mobility and efficiency in servicing aircraft and their armaments.
In China, dozens of provincial officials and medical personnel attempted to conceal a lead poisoning incident that caused illness in hundreds of children. The investigation uncovered bribery and the use of inedible paint in a kindergarten, which led to lead levels in food exceeding the norm by 2000 times.