Russia has sent a new head of the Russian Orthodox Church diocese to the occupied Skadovsk in Kherson region. Dmitry Gavrin from the Kalinin region will check the loyalty of his subordinates and report on the religious situation in the region.
The President signed a decree to increase the salary for family doctors in rural areas starting in 2025. The document also provides for housing compensation for doctors moving to rural areas.
On July 21, the GUR hit Mi-28 and Ka-226 helicopters in Tomilino, Moscow Region. On July 24, an Mi-8 helicopter is destroyed at the Kryazh airfield in Samara as a result of sabotage.
The President instructed to deploy a medical information system in military units by the end of the year. He also instructed the government to provide funding for the creation of a modern rehabilitation hospital.
The GUR drones attacked three Russian military airfields in Saratov, Ryazan and Murmansk regions. A TU-22M3 supersonic bomber was damaged and an oil refinery in Ryazan was hit.
The mother of Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Irina Farion, believes that her son could have been an accomplice, but not a murderer. She claims that her son likes to attract attention, but is not capable of murder.
A thunderstorm is expected in Kyiv and Kyiv region by the end of the day on July 27. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center has declared the first level of danger (yellow) due to unfavorable meteorological conditions.
The President of Ukraine signed a decree granting the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of the National Academy of Medical Sciences the status of “national”. During the war, the institute provided assistance to 40,000 soldiers, performing 300 complex surgeries every week.
President Zelenskyy congratulated the medical workers on their professional holiday. He thanked them for their dedication and emphasized that Ukraine's medical system is functioning despite Russian attacks.
Dilshot Khalmatov lost to Kazakhstan's Yeldos Smetov in the 1/8 finals of the 2024 Olympics with a score of 0:1. It was the Ukrainian judoka's debut at the Olympic Games.
The prosecutor's office returned the 3183 m² building of the Mutual Credit Society to the municipal ownership of Odesa. The tenant violated the terms of the agreement by failing to pay on time and carry out restoration.
The deputy head of the National Police said that Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion, loves Ukraine and considers his actions to be correct.
Cyber specialists of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine attacked the Russian banking sector, blocking ATMs and brokerage applications. Users are unable to withdraw cash, cards are blocked, and Ukrainian intelligence has gained access to databases of Russian financial institutions.
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak announced a future increase in the number of Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.
Russia fears Kamala Harris's victory in the US elections, considering it a major disappointment for the Kremlin. Unlike Biden, Harris is less well known in Russia and is a source of considerable anxiety for the Russian elite.
Russians are bringing new units to Zaporizhzhia region, but the pace has slowed. Andriushchenko reports a reduction in training time for the military and a possible lack of resources for defense by the occupiers.
On July 27, Ukrainian athletes will compete in 11 disciplines at the Games in Paris. The sports include judo, shooting, diving, fencing, tennis, rowing, cycling, gymnastics, and football.
On July 27, Ukraine abolished customs duties and VAT on imports of power equipment and demining equipment. This applies to power generators, solar panels, batteries, and drone countermeasures.
Russia has begun using new, cheap drones to detect Ukraine's air defense systems. The drones are equipped with cameras and SIM cards of Ukrainian operators to transmit images to the Russian military.
President Zelenskyy meets with Defense Minister Umerov to discuss new defense packages for Ukraine. They discussed strengthening positions in the Pokrovske direction, where the main attacks by Russian troops are concentrated.
The President of Ukraine has signed laws abolishing taxes and duties on imports of goods for the production of demining machines and power equipment. The laws will come into force tomorrow, but the Cabinet of Ministers has a month to develop the regulatory framework.
18-year-old Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of linguist Irina Farion, denies any involvement in the crime. Law enforcement officials are checking him for ties to the neo-Nazi movement, which is centered in Russia.
The former Deputy Minister of Energy, MP and director of Ukrvuhillya were served with a notice of suspicion of abuse. They caused UAH 12 million in losses to Centrenergo through the illegal sale of coal.
According to the NGO Military Medics of Ukraine, about 500 military and civilian medics may be held captive by Russia. Over the past two years, 78 military medics have been released from captivity through exchanges.
18-year-old Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Professor Irina Farion, was taken into custody without the possibility of bail. The prosecutor's office insisted on arrest, while his lawyer requested house arrest.
The head of NPC Ukrenergo said that there are good chances of going through the fall months with minimal or no power outages. The situation may improve when new generating facilities come out of repair.
“Ukrenergo will start auctions for shunting generation services in August. The first auction for more than 1000 MW is planned to be held to attract investments in new power plants with a 5-year payback guarantee.
ENTSO-E is exploring the possibility of increasing electricity imports to Ukraine for the winter period. “Ukrenergo expects a decision in the coming weeks and months to minimize the electricity shortage.
The head of Ukrenergo said that the situation in the power system in winter will depend on the nature of Russian shelling. Power engineers are maximizing the readiness of power plants and critical infrastructure for possible attacks.
Ukrenergo's CEO said that there is every reason to expect that the most difficult period of the summer is over. Without new large-scale damage to power plants, the situation in the power system will improve in the next few weeks.
