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Ukrainian defender Yukhym Konoplya suffered a partial rupture of the right knee ligament in a friendly match. The footballer will miss several weeks due to injury.
A Russian airstrike on the private sector of the village of Bilenke in Donetsk region claimed the lives of three people. Rescuers recovered the bodies of the deceased from under the rubble of destroyed houses.
Alina Poloziuk won bronze at the World Championships in Hong Kong, defeating three-time world champion Martina Batini in the quarterfinals. This is the first medal in the history of Ukraine at the World Championships in women's foil.
The Government of Montenegro has decided to introduce a visa regime for citizens of Russia, Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey from November 1. This was done to harmonize the country's visa policy with EU rules.
Russian forces directed a jet drone at a repair crew of Ukrzaliznytsia in Donetsk region. One track fitter was killed, two suffered shrapnel wounds.
Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk will continue his career at Italian "Bologna" on loan until the summer of 2027. The transfer is linked to the move of Santiago Castro in the opposite direction.
Acting Director of National Intelligence William Palti announced the completion of the fourth phase of staff reduction. Earlier, Trump called the office too large and called for changes.
In Paris, a man attacked three women with kitchen knives, injuring them. The suspect was detained by an off-duty police officer, the motives of the attack are unknown.
YouTube has blocked or deleted 25 channels associated with sanctioned individuals and organizations that participated in the information war against Ukraine. Among them are channels of the propaganda resources "Ukraine.ru" and "RIA Novosti".
Romania spent about 1. 5 million euros over three days to shoot down three Russian drones. Most of the costs are AIM-9X missiles worth $400,000 each.
India summoned Ukraine's ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk over the attack on the vessel MV OMORFI on July 18, which resulted in the death of an Indian sailor. India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed serious concern and condemned such attacks on commercial shipping.
Updated rules on working hours and rest for commercial vehicle drivers have come into force in Ukraine, bringing legislation closer to EU standards. The new regulations provide for changes in the use of tachographs and drivers' rest conditions.
Poland's Defense Minister stated that Ukraine will not be able to join the EU if it continues to glorify Stepan Bandera. He also emphasized the need to meet requirements in agriculture and anti-corruption.
Law enforcement officers have notified in absentia of suspicion an employee of a special unit of the FSB of the Russian Federation, who in April 2022 tortured a civilian resident of the Kherson region. The victim was stripped, beaten, strangled, and sustained a gunshot wound.
The richest entrepreneurs of Russia are transferring capital into cryptocurrency and foreign real estate. The Russian Federation stock market has lost 30% of its value since April, falling to the level of 2016.
The Iranian army announced the cessation of its strikes after US troops suspended attacks for two days. A spokesman for the Iranian military noted that the US strategy is unclear even to the American leadership.
Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador over a series of airspace violations by Russian drones. The diplomatic protest will be based on the results of investigations into the incursions.
Wes Streeting stated that Europe will be grateful to Trump for increasing defense spending. He emphasized the need to end excessive dependence on the US.
Romanian President reported the destruction of a Russian drone by an F-16 fighter. The downed drone turned out to be of the "Shahed" type, which is used by the Russian Federation in Ukraine.
Forest fires in France and Spain forced over 300,000 people to leave their homes, threatening Madrid and Bordeaux. The fire in Val d'Uixo became uncontrollable, and in France 220,000 people were evacuated.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha approved the call of the President of Kazakhstan to Putin to end the war. He emphasized that Moscow should feel greater pressure to agree to peace.
Latvian Minister of Transport Rihards Kozlovskis stated that signs pointing to Russia and Belarus are unnecessary. There are 235 such signs on the country's highways, and the cost of replacement is estimated at 120 thousand euros.
Equinor CEO stated that Europe may not achieve the goal of filling storage facilities to 80% due to market tensions. The reasons are competition with Asia and the cessation of Russian gas supplies.
On July 26, Russian troops struck a private house in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv with a "Banderol". As a result of the attack, one person was killed, six were injured, including two children.
As a result of the night attack by Russian troops on Kyiv, three residents were injured. One was hospitalized, two received assistance on the spot.
On the night of July 26, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 7 ballistic missiles and 136 drones. The defense forces shot down 5 missiles, one Kh-59/69 missile, and 104 drones.
According to British intelligence, Putin is preparing a direct confrontation with NATO in the coming months, using Trump's distraction on Iran. Russia is already changing the routes of its shadow fleet and conducting live-fire exercises near Plymouth.
Over the past day, there were 258 combat clashes on the front line. The most intense fighting continued in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Venezuela informed the UN of its irrevocable decision to withdraw from the ICC due to allegations of bias. The court was investigating crimes against humanity, and the withdrawal coincided with a vote to dismiss prosecutor Khan.
The EU's top diplomat condemned the attacks on Kyiv and other regions, calling them targeted against civilians. She will propose additional restrictions against the Russian military-industrial complex.