The Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling, has partially restored the roof and the most damaged side. Services are already being held, and the restoration is funded by donations from citizens.
About 90 thousand Russian troops are concentrated in Zaporizhzhia region. Intelligence reveals no signs of an enemy offensive group, and the fighting is of a positional nature.
The Verkhovna Rada will not work this week due to MPs' demand to consider a bill banning the UOC-MP. The next session, likely in August, will begin with this issue.
The Verkhovna Rada has announced a 30-minute break due to MPs' demands to put to a vote a bill to ban the UOC-MP. MPs with placards block the rostrum, demanding consideration of the bill.
The head of the Poltava Regional State Administration has signed an order to rename 361 place names in 50 communities in the region. The new names are devoid of Soviet propaganda and Russian imperial policy, and the process was conducted with the participation of scholars and the public.
The Czech Republic has joined the drone coalition for Ukraine, led by Latvia and the United Kingdom. Latvia has allocated 20 million euros to the coalition and is offering opportunities for testing and upgrading drones.
Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov called the murder of Iryna Farion a challenge for Ukrainian society. He emphasized that the enemy seeks to divide the nation and called for the protection of the right to one's own beliefs.
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft resolution to recall Mariana Bezuhla from her position on the National Security Committee. The resolution may be considered in the parliament tomorrow.
European leaders commented on Joe Biden's decision not to run and Kamala Harris' support. They expressed their readiness to cooperate with any chosen candidate from the United States.
The British Armed Forces are training Ukrainian recruits with the Starstreak air defense system. The system's missile travels three times faster than sound and can hit a target multiple times thanks to a three-round system.
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, said that long-range weapons are needed to strike Russian airfields. He emphasized that strengthening air defense is important but not sufficient to neutralize the threat from Russia.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports on the popularity of online vehicle re-registration in Diia. The service is available to individuals once a year, allowing them to quickly re-register cars, motorcycles and mopeds.
Ukrainian clubs have found out their possible opponents in the European Cups. Dynamo can play Rangers, Kryvbas can play Viktoria Plzen, and Polissia can play the winner of the Sheriff-Elfsborg match.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider draft resolutions blocking the signing of the law on raising the excise tax on fuel. The MPs argue that this is a violation of the rules of procedure when adopting the bill.
Ukraine has met the necessary EU criteria for minorities to start accession talks. Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna emphasized that additional rules for the Russian minority will not end the war.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that Ukraine could join the EU faster than other candidate countries. This is possible due to 10 years of integration into the free trade area and EU markets.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna announced discussions on optimizing the composition of the government and ministries. She also assured that she is not applying for specific positions, but that her role is expected to be strengthened and that periodic optimization decisions will be made.
Ukraine aims to launch the EU accession negotiations by the first half of 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said the country should be prepared for possible political decisions on membership.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider a bill to expand background checks when obtaining a driver's license and registering a car. Service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will be able to check the place of residence and digitized facial image.
The State Border Guard Service urges tourists to avoid closed mountain routes due to the danger of encountering bears. Border guards recorded tracks and video of the bear and reminded that the animal moves on mountain slopes at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
In Bavaria, 13 children fainted on a bus because of the heat and lack of air conditioning. The driver did not respond to complaints, and the police are investigating the incident.
The US plan to increase production of Patriot missiles in Japan is delayed due to a shortage of Boeing homing systems. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries could double production, but needs additional components and capacity expansion.
Ukrzaliznytsia announces the resumption of traffic after the night attack on the railroad in Kharkiv region. Trains from Kramatorsk will arrive in Kyiv at midnight, and passengers will be transported by bus.
The Ukrainian gymnastics team has arrived at the Olympic Village in Paris. Four gymnasts have already held two training sessions, and the fifth athlete will join the team on July 22.
In Krasnodar, Russia, residents are demanding that electricity and water supplies be restored. Massive power outages are also taking place in other southern regions of Russia and in the occupied Crimea.
In the temporarily occupied Kerch, Feodosia and Saki, some subscribers were left without water due to damage to the main networks. The occupation authorities promise to restore water supply by 17:00.
Irina Farion's neighbors reported that an unknown man had been watching her for several weeks before her murder. He would sit on a bench near her house every day, wearing a disguise and behaving suspiciously.
Russian troops continue to attack Ukrainian positions in southern Ukraine with small infantry groups without heavy equipment. Over the last day, the occupiers lost 48 pieces of equipment, 99 people and 3 people were taken prisoner.
Ukrainian defense forces continue to perform combat missions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson region. Over the past day, four Russian assaults near Krynky were repelled, with no losses of positions.
An advisor to the mayor of Mariupol reported the movement of new equipment and soldiers in the direction of Rozivskyi district.
