Julia Shramko
Numerous fires have broken out at the Kerch railway station, with warehouses and an oil depot burning. Fires have also been recorded on the Arabat Spit at the deployment sites of Russian soldiers.
Applicants can submit up to 10 applications for bachelor's degree through the electronic cabinet until August 1. For each application, it is necessary to set priority, which cannot be changed after submission.
In the first half of 2026, the most popular names among girls were Sofia and Zlata, and among boys — Artem and Oleksandr. Parents also chose rare names, including double, foreign, and historical ones.
As a result of hostilities, some consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions were left without electricity. No power outage schedules are forecast for today.
The President of Ukraine reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, emphasizing the need to accelerate the implementation of agreements with partners on defense packages. As a result of the strikes in Odesa, two people were killed and five were injured, including three children.
Beijing stated its adherence to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. China denies accusations of influencing the presidential elections in the United States.
Commander of the SBS of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi confirmed the destruction of 12 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet on July 17. In total, from July 6 to July 17, 159 vessels were destroyed, of which 117 in the Sea of Azov and 42 in the Black Sea.
The Russians carried out five strikes with KABs on Sumy, damaging multi-apartment and private houses. In one of the buildings in the city center, the roof and interfloor ceiling were destroyed.
Wheat futures reached a two-year high, but the gains were offset by weak U. S. export data. Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have reduced a third of grain export capacity.
Trump claimed that China bought, stole or hacked tens of millions of voter documents. US intelligence believes the data was collected for influence campaigns, not election fraud.
As a result of a Russian missile attack on Odesa on July 16, a woman and a man were killed, nine people were injured, including two children. On July 17, a repeated attack injured two more men.
On the night of July 17, Russia launched 8 missiles and 130 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 5 missiles and 115 drones.
The US launched new airstrikes on bridges in Hormozgan province, collapsing a tower in Chabahar port. In response, Iran attacked Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait with missiles.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the early termination of the powers of Denys Maslov and Vitalii Bezgin. They were appointed ministers of justice and for communities and territories, and IDPs respectively.
Russian troops attacked an industrial infrastructure facility in Kryvyi Rih. There are no casualties, firefighting is ongoing.
Ukraine has returned 501 bodies of the fallen, which may belong to Ukrainian servicemen. Identification will be carried out by law enforcement officers and experts.
During the holiday season, passenger traffic on the western section of the border increases by up to 20%. The number of those who left Ukraine exceeds those who entered by more than 150,000 people.
A child in a state of clinical death was taken to the hospital. Police removed other children from the family.
Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk and other settlements in Donetsk region, resulting in one person dead and eight wounded. An enemy KAB hit a Nova Poshta branch, but employees were in a shelter.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Serhiy Koretsky on his confirmation as Prime Minister of Ukraine. She expressed confidence in continued cooperation and support for reforms.
As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa, one person was killed and three others were injured. Civilian infrastructure objects were damaged.
Commander of the SBS Robert Brovdi reported the destruction of 11 enemy vessels on July 16. In total, from July 6 to July 16, 147 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet were destroyed.
Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak reported another missile attack on the city. Russian troops again struck Odesa's infrastructure.
The President of Ukraine met with the outgoing Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The leaders paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
The "Servant of the People" faction unanimously supported the package of ministers of the Cabinet of Ministers. Candidates for the ministers of defense and foreign affairs were not considered, as these are the exclusive powers of the President.
SpaceX share price fell to $132. 62, below the initial listing price of $135. The decline reached 41% from the daily high, threatening losses for investors.
The SBU documented two cases of russia using depleted uranium munitions in "Geran-2" drones in Sumy region in April 2026. The gamma radiation level from the fragments exceeded the natural background by 8.3 and 10.5 μSv/h.
The United Kingdom has signed contracts for the development of a ballistic missile to support Ukraine. Weapon deliveries are planned for the end of 2027.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, after the appeal, agreed to hold consultations with the President regarding the candidacy of the Minister of Defense, but only after the appointment of the Prime Minister. Earlier it was reported that Zelenskyy would propose Ihor Klymenko for this position.
The Verkhovna Rada has started reviewing the candidacy of Serhiy Koretsky for the position of Prime Minister. Prior to this, the parliament adopted an appeal to the IOC regarding the extension of the suspension of athletes from russia and belarus.