The DOT-Chain Defense digital system has started operating in Ukraine, accelerating the supply of weapons for the Defense Forces. In the pilot launch, 10 brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are participating, for which the Ministry of Defense has allocated one billion hryvnias for the purchase of FPV drones and other equipment.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) has released data on 110 cultural values appropriated by Russia during archaeological excavations in Crimea in 2014–2025. Among them are exhibits from Chersonesus Taurica and other sites, which were transported to a museum in Yekaterinburg.
In Nizhyn, a 15-year-old boy died and a 19-year-old girl was hospitalized in intensive care after being electrocuted at the railway station. The victims were removed from the train car roof and handed over to medics.
A car belonging to an employee of a defense enterprise was blown up in Odesa; the victim survived. A 22-year-old resident of Zaporizhzhia region, recruited by Russian special services, has been detained and charged with a terrorist act.
The selection of adventure films includes "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (2023), "The Lost City" (2022), "Fountain of Youth" (2025), "Jungle Cruise" (2021), and "Uncharted" (2022). These films offer viewers exciting plots with searches for artifacts, treasures, and journeys to dangerous places.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine received the first fire robot from a Ukrainian manufacturer on a charitable basis. This robotic complex extinguishes fires, transports equipment, and works as a tractor.
The EU diplomatic service will present member states next week with options for action against Israel in response to human rights violations in the Gaza Strip. Restrictions could include suspending the agreement, sanctions against ministers and military personnel, trade measures, an arms embargo, or suspending scientific cooperation.
The editorial board of The New York Post appealed to US President Donald Trump with a call to resume the supply of military aid to Ukraine. The publication emphasizes that the suspension of air defense supplies harms Ukraine and US interests, and also warns against world destabilization in case of Ukraine's fall.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Syria on July 5, restoring diplomatic relations after 14 years. The visit took place eight months after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, where Lammy met with the transitional president and foreign minister.
Germany's Federal Minister of Transport, Patrick Schnieder, spoke out against abolishing the permissible blood alcohol limit for drivers, which is 0. 5 per mille. He considers this limit sufficient but expressed a critical attitude towards cannabis consumption by drivers.
A former law enforcement officer will be tried in Zaporizhzhia for killing a colleague with a service weapon. He tried to stage a suicide and cover up the traces of the crime.
Ukraine is scaling up the production of long-range weapons and interceptor drones. Agreements have been signed with an American company for drone production and with Denmark for joint weapons production abroad.
On Saturday evening, July 5, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to missile danger. The reason was the take-off of a MiG-31K, after which a high-speed target was detected in the direction of the Kyiv region.
Starting July 5, applications are open for those entering professional pre-higher education institutions based on complete general secondary education and a qualified worker's diploma. The acceptance of applications for state-funded and contract-based education continues until July 26 for admission based on interviews and creative competitions, and until August 2 for admission based on NMT certificates.
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, who will turn 90 on July 6, announced his intention to live until he is 130 years old. He voiced this prediction during a ceremony in Dharamshala, where he has resided since 1959.
On July 5, 91 combat engagements took place at the front. The Defense Forces repelled 25 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, where 5 more battles are ongoing.
On July 5, the UAV Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck JSC "VNIIIR-Progress" in Cheboksary, which produces adaptive antenna arrays "Kometa". These arrays are used in Shahed drones, Iskander-K missiles, and UMPK guided bombs, which Russia uses to shell Ukraine.
OPEC+ countries decided to accelerate the increase in oil production in August by 548 thousand barrels per day. Eight participating countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, confirmed their commitment to compensation and compliance with the Declaration of Cooperation.
On July 6, sunny weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with daytime temperatures reaching +25…+30°, and up to +33° in Zakarpattia and the south. An extreme level of fire danger remains in most regions.
As a result of a guided aerial bomb strike on Prymorske, Vasylivka district, Zaporizhzhia region, an 84-year-old man died. A private house was destroyed, and a fire broke out.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a note of protest to the Russian Federation regarding the night shelling of Kyiv, during which the consular section of the Polish embassy was damaged. Poland emphasized that this contradicts international law, in particular the Vienna Convention of 1961.
From July 1, Group 3 individual entrepreneurs (5%, without VAT and hired employees) can submit tax declarations for Q2 via the Diia portal. The system will automatically calculate taxes, including single tax, military levy, and unified social contribution.
Ukrposhta issued a new stamp dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the National Police of Ukraine.
A large-scale power outage has affected part of the Czech Republic, including areas of Prague and other regions. The cause was an accident on the main power transmission line V411, which led to the shutdown of the metro and trams, as well as people getting stuck in elevators.
After the night drone attack, DTEK equipment was damaged and two transformer substations were destroyed in Kyiv. Energy workers connected all homes to backup power schemes, restoring electricity to all families.
A former official of the Ministry of Defense has been served with a notice of suspicion for official negligence and the use of forged documents. His actions resulted in damages to the state of about UAH 2 billion due to the unjustified inclusion of VAT in fuel supply contracts.
From July 5, 2025, the mandatory submission of state statistical reporting will be restored in Ukraine. This decision will allow assessing the state of enterprises, tracking the labor market, and making effective decisions for the country's recovery.
On July 4, the AFU struck JSC "FNPC "Research Institute of Applied Chemistry" in Sergiyev Posad, Moscow Oblast. The enterprise produces thermobaric warheads for "Shahed"-type UAVs; a fire and heavy smoke were recorded.
A Russian Iskander missile hit the pier of Odesa seaport on June 3. Two people were killed, six were wounded, including Syrian citizens. Port infrastructure was damaged.
Starting July 3, temporary restrictions for freight transport are in effect in Kyiv. The ban applies to trucks weighing over 24 tons when the air temperature is +28°C or higher, to preserve the road surface.
