Olga Rozgon
Rescuers extinguished fires at two locations in the Chornobyl zone. Work is focused on one localized hotspot of ignition.
After a stay at a hotel in Transcarpathia, 12 people, including 8 children, were hospitalized with acute gastrointestinal disorders. The victims associate their condition with the consumption of drinking water at the hotel.
Police of Spain and the Netherlands confiscated 947 kg of MDMA, the largest batch in Europe. The drugs were planned to be sent to South America in exchange for cocaine, 15 people were detained.
Russian troops attacked DTEK energy workers during repair works and a business trip in a frontline settlement. Employees were hospitalized, company vehicles were damaged.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian Federation plans to increase the length of the front, which already exceeds 1250 km. The enemy is increasing the number of troops, but the Defense Forces are taking into account new threats.
The Paris Court of Appeal upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction in the case of misappropriation of EU funds, but allowed her to run in the 2027 presidential election on the condition of wearing an electronic bracelet. The judges suspended part of the ban on holding public office, enabling her to register her candidacy.
Turkish President Erdogan personally met Trump at Ankara airport. The leaders will hold talks on defense spending and support for Ukraine.
Over a third of systemically important infrastructure construction enterprises in Russia are on the verge of bankruptcy due to delays in payment under state contracts. Accounts receivable increased by 147.2% from January to June 2026.
The Dutch Minister of Defense stated that the country has reached its limit in providing military support to Ukraine. The Netherlands has already spent 9.1 billion euros and has planned an additional 11.6 billion euros in expenditures.
The average price of Urals oil at Russian western ports in the first days of July was $41. 66 per barrel. This complicates the Kremlin's ability to control the growing budget deficit.
As a result of the massive russian attack on the Kyiv region, 10 people were killed and 26 were injured. The prosecutor's office is documenting the consequences of the war crime.
The German federal government approved the draft budget for 2027, which provides 11. 6 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine. Defense spending will increase to 109.7 billion euros, and new borrowing will amount to 118.7 billion euros.
As a result of a massive Russian attack on the Kyiv region, 8 people were killed and 48 wounded. The highest number of casualties is in the Bucha district — 35 people.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan summoned the Russian ambassador over a drone strike on a SOCAR gas station in the Mykolaiv region. This is not the first such incident; earlier, the company's facilities in Odesa were affected.
China invests in the Trans-Caspian route, bypassing Russia and Belarus. Delivery of goods to Europe will be reduced to 15-18 days.
Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Lubinets reported the return of 2,358 children from occupied territories and the Russian Federation. He noted that Russia has been illegally deporting children since 2014, which is a violation of international law.
The Center for Countering Disinformation records the beginning of the active phase of the Russian information special operation on the eve of the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Volyn Tragedy. Propaganda is spreading fake FSB documents about the alleged murder of Poles.
In the suburbs of Mumbai, heavy rains caused buildings to collapse, killing five children and a woman. Schools were closed in the city, and transportation links were disrupted.
In Kyiv, a 53-year-old citizen of Armenia was detained, whom Interpol had been searching for since 2005. The man is suspected of murder and document forgery.
In the first half of 2026, the share of new cars with traditional engines increased to 62%, while the share of electric vehicles decreased from 16. 9% to 8.3%. Petrol models, particularly the Hyundai Tucson, remain the most popular.
US President Donald Trump will meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara on the sidelines of the NATO summit. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8.
Over the past day, 201 combat engagements took place on the front. The most active battles continued in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.
Forest fires in France, Spain, and Portugal have devastated over 17,000 hectares of land due to prolonged heat. On Sunday, hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the flames, with temperatures reaching 40°C.
In the Mykolaiv district, as a result of an attack by Russian Shahed drones, a fire broke out at a gas station. A woman was injured and hospitalized.
German Defense Minister supported excluding potential AfD ministers from access to classified data. The reason cited was the party's close ties with Moscow and Putin.
In the "Tuzly Estuaries" National Park, 67 dead dolphins have been recorded since the end of May. Scientists believe this is only part of the real losses due to the war.
Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after a five-month suspension. Shipping has been renewed between the ports of Dayyer and Al-Ruwais.
President Zelenskyy reported that intelligence has data on Russia's preparation of a new massive strike. He called on partners to accelerate the supply of air defense systems for Patriot.
The Ukrainian U-19 youth team defeated Italy in the final match of the group stage of Euro-2026. In the semifinals, Ukrainians will play against Germany on July 8.
All settlements in the occupied part of Kherson region are fully or partially blacked out. A partial power outage was also recorded in the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region.