Julia Shramko
In Voznesensk, a 29-year-old brick factory worker died on July 15 after being caught under a press. The police have launched a criminal investigation into the violation of safety rules.
During the night, the enemy attacked Izmail district with attack drones, damaging infrastructure and blowing out windows in administrative buildings in Izmail. Romanian media reported that the attack was recorded from Tulcea, with 13 calls to the emergency number.
A draft resolution on the resignation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The information is posted on the parliament's website.
As a result of the night Russian shelling, Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions were affected, with an emphasis on energy infrastructure. In Kryvyi Rih, electricity supply is being restored, 15 people, including a child, were injured.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 5. 1% due to heat and low efficiency of solar power plants. 8 settlements in two regions are without power due to bad weather.
As a result of the morning artillery shelling of Nikopol, a woman was killed, five people were injured, and two women were rescued. Civilian infrastructure and residential buildings were damaged. At night, Dnipropetrovsk region was attacked by UAVs and missiles, with hits and casualties.
The parliamentary committee on state power organization approved the resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Next will be a vote in the Verkhovna Rada.
A volcanic eruption occurred in southwestern Iceland, spewing smoke and lava flows. This is another eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, which does not threaten infrastructure or air traffic.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with 16 drones, killing two people and injuring five. The enemy used various types of UAVs, damaging wheat crops.
In Spain, from mid-May to mid-July, about 1180 people died due to anomalous heat, which is ten times more than last year. This June was the hottest month in the country's history, and over 95% of those who died were over 65 years old.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported the elimination of two Russian drone operators of the “Skat 350M” in temporarily occupied Tokmak. On July 16, 2025, a green UAZ 452 with the occupiers exploded on the outskirts of the city.
In Ochakiv, Mykolaiv Oblast, a mine detonated on the coast. Preliminary, the cause of the detonation was a wild animal, there are no casualties.
As a result of the Russian drone attack in Vinnytsia region, 8 people were injured, two civilian industrial facilities and four residential buildings were damaged. Firefighting efforts are ongoing at one of the facilities.
On the night of July 16, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 400 attack UAVs of various types, of which 198 were shot down. A missile hit and 57 drones were recorded in 12 locations.
Oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations of sustained summer demand in the US and China. Brent and WTI futures rose, reversing a two-day decline.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 171 combat engagements over the past day, two-thirds of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 54 air strikes, and conducted 5574 shellings, using 3869 kamikaze drones.
In the morning, a mine detonated on the coast in Koblevo, Mykolaiv region. According to preliminary information, there is one injured man.
EU member states have extended protection for refugees from Ukraine until March 2027, ensuring access to the labor market, social benefits, and healthcare. A return strategy and transition to other forms of residence are being discussed.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his intention to postpone the vote on the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Slovakia seeks an exemption that would allow it to fulfill its contract with Gazprom until 2034, rejecting the EC's proposal to stop Russian gas supplies from 2028.
The European Commission is working with Slovakia to address its concerns about the EU's plan to phase out Russian gas imports by 2028. Bratislava is blocking a sanctions package, fearing shortages and rising prices.
President Zelenskyy announced the start of identifying the first partner states for the implementation of multiple citizenship after signing the relevant law. He instructed government officials to immediately work out all by-laws for the implementation of the law.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the law on multiple citizenship, the ratification of the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding Russia's crime of aggression, and the suspension of the Ottawa Convention for Ukraine. These decisions are aimed at strengthening the unity of Ukrainians, punishing Russia, and ensuring parity in defense.
European NATO allies and Canada will take on the main role in financing American weapons for Ukraine. This will include air defense systems, ammunition, and other equipment.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to strengthen support for Russia in multilateral forums after meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister. This happened after US threats to impose tariffs on Moscow's trading partners.
Kramatorsk in Donetsk region suffered two enemy shellings of the private sector. According to preliminary information, there are casualties, the consequences of the Russian strike are being established.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal submitted a letter of resignation from his post. This event took place against the backdrop of political changes.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine timely and fully financed social payments in the first half of 2024. UAH 191.5 billion was allocated from the state budget for these purposes, of which over 59% went to pensions.
Global sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids increased by 24% in June, reaching 1. 8 million units. Sales in China and Europe showed significant growth, while the US recorded a 1% decline.
An air raid alert has been declared across Ukraine due to the take-off of two enemy MiG-31Ks from the "Savasleyka" airfield. The Kyiv City Military Administration urged residents of the capital to immediately proceed to shelters.
The State Bureau of Investigation is checking information about possible abuse of power by law enforcement officers and TCR employees in Chernihiv. The video shows uniformed individuals using force against men with tied hands.