Julia Shramko
In July, there was a predominance of Ukrainians returning to the country, unlike in June. Passenger traffic at the border increased to 110-120 thousand people per day on weekdays, compared to 80-90 thousand in the spring.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has abolished more than 30 paper medical forms and documents by switching to electronic records. More than 3 billion electronic medical records have already been entered into the EHR, forming a single digital medical space.
The head of the Kharkiv RMA, Oleh Syniehubov, reported repeated explosions after previous enemy strikes in Kharkiv. The head of the Kharkiv garrison warned of the threat of enemy CAB in the direction of the city and suburban areas.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine held consultations on the approximation of Ukrainian legislation to the European one in trade, labor and procurement. They discussed free access of goods to EU markets, updating labor legislation and public procurement reform.
From July 24 to July 28, nitrogen dioxide levels in Kyiv are expected to exceed the MPC. The hot weather will contribute to the accumulation of other pollutants, with improvement expected on July 29-30.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal had an online conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Mihal. They discussed further support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and cooperation between the governments.
Firefighters have extinguished a large fire in an open area in Mykolaiv. There are still some smoldering pockets, which are difficult to access. The SES continues to be on duty to prevent re-ignition.
The IOC has chosen the French Alps to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision was made at the 142nd IOC session in Paris, but requires guarantees from the French government until 2025.
A hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Yellowstone National Park. The boiling water and steam damaged part of the boardwalk, no one was injured, and the pool was temporarily closed.
Slovakia's president and defense minister strongly condemned Ukraine's decision to stop oil transit. They warned of possible retaliatory measures if the situation does not improve.
Six civilians were injured as a result of a rocket attack on the Kholodnohirsky district of Kharkiv. According to Mayor Igor Terekhov and RMA Head Oleg Sinegubov, the injured are being provided with medical aid.
Two Romanian Air Force F-16s patrolled the airspace at night due to Russian drone attacks on facilities in Ukraine near the border. The Romanian Ministry of Defense stepped up monitoring and warned the population of the Tulcea border county.
In Kharkiv, the fifth explosion in a day was recorded in an industrial area. The head of the RMA warned of the threat of repeated attacks, and the mayor said that information on victims and damage was being clarified.
In Khadzhybeyskyi district of Odesa, a driver ran over a TCR serviceman who demanded to see his documents. The TCR management condemned the incident and promised to bring the offender to justice.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said that the city will implement the Cabinet's decision to start the school year on September 2. Earlier, the city headquarters recommended starting classes on August 19 due to the risk of power outages.
The enemy attacked Lozova and Kharkiv, launching rocket attacks on infrastructure and residential areas. There are casualties and search operations are underway. Authorities are preparing for possible power outages.
Two women were injured in Kherson as a result of a Russian drone attack. A 57-year-old woman sustained concussion and injuries from explosives dropped from the drone, and a 90-year-old woman suffered an explosive injury and a forearm injury.
A number of examinations were conducted in the case of the flooding of the Kyiv metro tunnels, and one of them showed that the cause of the tunnel's destruction was improper operation, not poor construction, the prosecutor's office said.
After the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, the Secret Service recommends that the Trump campaign hold events indoors. The team is looking for indoor venues for future rallies, considering them safer.
US Vice President Kamala Harris held her first campaign rally in Milwaukee. She criticized Donald Trump, promised to restore the unity of the Democratic Party and protect women's rights.
Two men were detained for setting fire to railroad equipment and a military vehicle. They received a monetary reward from their customers for their actions.
A fire broke out at a civilian infrastructure facility as a result of a Russian missile strike on Kharkiv. According to preliminary data from the head of the Kharkiv RMA, Oleg Sinegubov, there is no information on casualties.
The mayor of Kharkiv reports a missile attack on an infrastructure facility in the city. A massive fire broke out at the site of the hit, and information about the victims and damage is being updated.
Powerful explosions have occurred in Kharkiv, as reported by RMA Chairman Sinegubov and Mayor Terekhov. Residents are urged to be careful and follow safety rules.
Seven female convicts signed a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for early release. In total, 6101 convicts expressed a desire to join the Armed Forces, of whom 3823 have already left for training.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Guangzhou. They were to discuss ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine and bilateral relations.
Border guards successfully shot down three enemy Shahed drones during Russian attack on Odesa region. The enemy attack targeted the industrial and port infrastructure of the region.
NPC Ukrenergo announced the cancellation of daytime power outages in most regions of Ukraine on July 24. It is planned to import electricity from 5 countries in the total amount of 26,528 MWh.
The SBU and NABU have collected evidence of the illegal privatization of the Samara-Western Direction oil pipeline in 2015. Medvedchuk and four ex-executives of Prykarpatzakhidtrans were served with a notice of suspicion.
Russian troops attacked the border areas of Chernihiv region with FPV drones and grenade launchers. 11 explosions were recorded in Semenivka and Snovsk communities, with no casualties among the local population.