Russian troops launched an airstrike with guided aerial bombs on the Sumy community, killing two civilians. The strike hit one of the villages of the Velyka Chernechchyna старостат, causing destruction to houses.
Slovakia aims to conclude an agreement with the European Commission and EU partners by July 15 regarding energy security guarantees. Without these guarantees, the country is blocking a new package of sanctions against Russia, related to the cessation of Russian gas imports.
European officials doubt that Donald Trump's change in rhetoric regarding Russia and Putin indicates a pro-Ukrainian stance. They believe that Trump sees Putin as a partner and Zelenskyy as an obstacle to a peace agreement.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports that Russian special services continue an information operation in Syria, offering capsules with allegedly dangerous chemicals on the “black arms market. ” This is part of a campaign to discredit Ukraine and destabilize the situation in the Middle East.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine intercepted an order from the field commander of the 155th Separate Marine Brigade of the Russian Federation regarding the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This brigade, known for war crimes, has suffered significant losses and is a priority target for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Poland's elected president, Karol Nawrocki, appealed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a request to allow full-scale exhumations in Volyn. Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, confirmed openness to dialogue and recalled exhumations that have already been carried out.
On the night of July 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with 623 aerial assault weapons. Air defense forces shot down 344 targets, including 319 "Shaheds" and 25 Kh-101 missiles.
In Lviv, six people were injured as a result of the night Russian shelling, including an 11-year-old boy. Five received assistance on the spot, one man was hospitalized.
Head of Chernivtsi OVA Ruslan Zaparanuk refuted information about the death of two more seriously wounded, confirming that the number of people killed as a result of the Russian attack in Chernivtsi is two. Doctors continue to fight for the lives of all seriously wounded.
The General Staff reported 186 combat engagements over the past day, 63 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 75 airstrikes, dropped 135 guided bombs, and carried out 5535 shellings.
The US will continue to support Ukraine, with the possible provision of additional air defense systems. The head of the special service notes the consistency of Trump's position.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that North Korea supplies Russia with up to 40% of ammunition for the war in Ukraine. Pyongyang also sends ballistic missiles and artillery systems, receiving money and technology from Russia.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that a truce in Ukraine could be reached long before the end of the year, and a ceasefire – in the coming months. This requires the participation of Ukraine, Russia, and the USA.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russian troops have intensified their offensive, trying to break through the defense in the direction of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. According to him, the Russians intend to enter the oblast 10 km deep to create a buffer zone.
On July 11, Odesa was attacked by strike drones, resulting in nine people being injured, seven of whom were hospitalized. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, including a residential building, a car service station, and a stable.
More than 500 foreigners from 28 countries have died at the front in Russia's war against Ukraine. Among them, the majority are citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, many of whom ended up at the front from Russian penal colonies.
In the first week of July, two outbreaks of acute intestinal infections were recorded in Ukraine in the Vinnytsia and Chernivtsi regions, as well as an outbreak of salmonellosis in the Vinnytsia region. In total, 40 people fell ill, 21 of them children, all were hospitalized.
As of June 2025, the average salary in Ukraine is UAH 24,609. The highest salaries are recorded in Donetsk, Lviv, and Kyiv regions, the lowest — in Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, and Poltava regions.
In the first six months of 2025, 2368 criminal proceedings related to pornography were opened in Ukraine, which is 20% more than last year. The increase comes amid discussions on decriminalizing the production of adult content.
On the night of July 11, Russian troops damaged a maternity hospital, a dental clinic, and a city hospital in the Kharkiv region. The maternity hospital and the clinic were destroyed without casualties, while the city hospital in Chuhuiv suffered significant damage and four wounded.
The deputy commander of a military unit has been notified of suspicion for exceeding his authority. The officer procured timber with violations, including delivery to the combat zone instead of the military unit, which caused losses of UAH 25.5 million.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports significant losses among Russian convicts fighting in Ukraine. From July 2024 to April 2025, 14,560 people were enlisted in the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces, of whom at least 4,212 were killed or went missing.
On the night of July 11, drones attacked the Kursk, Tula, and Moscow regions of the Russian Federation, including defense industry enterprises. Manufacturers of drones, high-precision weapons, and aircraft were targeted.
The Command of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released information regarding the death of serviceman Shebeshtenya Y. Y., who was mobilized on 14.06.2025. The cause of death was pulmonary artery thromboembolism, with no signs of violence.
A lawyer from the Kyiv region was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for high treason. He created an agent network to collect information and adjusted Russian missile strikes.
Ukraine will become the first country in Europe with Starlink mobile services. Messaging will be launched by the end of 2024, and mobile satellite internet in mid-2026.
Hungary summoned the Ukrainian ambassador over the death of a Hungarian citizen in Zakarpattia, who was allegedly beaten by TCC employees. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary stated that the man died from injuries sustained after being detained and beaten with an iron rod.
The Prime Minister of Lithuania and the Speaker of the Seimas were evacuated to a bomb shelter due to airspace violation. A homemade aircraft flew in from Belarus and crashed near the border.
In the Pokrovsk community of Nikopol district, a 67-year-old man died as a result of a Russian FPV drone strike. The injured man was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but could not be saved.
The Netherlands will provide 300 million euros for the reconstruction and strengthening of Ukraine in 2025-2026. The funds will go towards energy infrastructure, water supply, and the construction of a new wing for a children's hospital in Lviv.
