On the night of July 1, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with missiles and 151 drones. Air defense forces destroyed one X-59 missile and 130 drones.
In temporarily occupied Feodosia, after night explosions, a large electrical substation on the Kerch Highway caught fire. Due to the damage, a significant part of the city remains without electricity supply.
In Kherson, as a result of a Russian attack on a civilian car, a 51-year-old man was killed. Three more people with explosive injuries and fractures are in the hospital.
Russian troops attacked five gas stations in the Dnipropetrovsk region overnight. One woman was killed, and three people were injured.
In the Saky district of Crimea, after night explosions, the "Western Crimea" substation was likely hit again. A fire was recorded at the 110 kV open switchgear.
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2:0 thanks to goals from Quiñones and Jiménez. Ecuadorian Incapié received a red card in stoppage time.
The Russian army lost 1,210 soldiers, 1,891 drones, and 4 air defense systems in a day. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the invasion have reached approximately 1,404,760 people.
NASA has allocated over $590 million to three companies for the creation of lunar modules. The largest contract was awarded to Astrobotic Technology for $298 million.
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa has declared its readiness to service Ukrainian fighter jets. At the same time, Warsaw has refused to transfer additional MiG-29s to Kyiv.
The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its recommendations for actions upon detecting extraterrestrial intelligence for the first time in 15 years. The decision to respond will now be made only after international consultations, including with the participation of the UN.
Oil prices stabilized after the biggest quarterly drop since the pandemic. US-Iran talks in Doha are helping restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
U. S. Special Envoy Witkoff and Kushner held positive talks in Qatar; technical consultations with Iran are progressing. Issues of Iranian assets and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Due to heat over 38°C, the US declared a state of emergency in the energy sector, allowing power plants to exceed environmental standards. Backup generators are permitted until July 3.
TikTok reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit over addiction among minors, avoiding a jury trial in July. The settlement amount is not disclosed, while Meta and Snap remain defendants.
Bitcoin on Tuesday dropped below $60,000, declining 3. 5% to around $58,000. The decline occurred amid investor concerns and a negative technical picture.
The UK government is considering intervening in Warner Bros. Discovery's $110 billion acquisition of Paramount. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is concerned about the deal's impact on news and children's television.
Pakistan warned that any restriction of water resources under the Indus Waters Treaty would be regarded as an act of war. This came after India suspended its participation in the treaty following an attack in Kashmir.
Trump administration promotes the idea of a unified spy database. CIA and FBI oppose due to risks to operations and investigations.
Ukraine called on the International Maritime Organization to recognize vessels of Russia's shadow fleet as legitimate military targets, as they finance Russia's aggression. Kuleba cited examples of attacks on merchant vessels, including MV Victress and Helga.
Turkish President Erdogan criticized Israel's decision to support the recognition of the Armenian genocide. He accused Israel of killing civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez stated that negotiations with the United States show no progress, and sanctions worsen the humanitarian situation. He emphasized Havana's readiness for dialogue despite differences.
The U. S. Supreme Court upheld laws in West Virginia and Idaho that prohibit transgender students from competing on women's sports teams. The Court ruled that such restrictions do not violate federal anti-discrimination law.
The French national team defeated Sweden 3:0 in the 1/16 finals of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, and Michael Olise provided two assists.
In the city of Lahore, the roof of a private school collapsed, killing 14 children aged 4 to 12. Police have detained two individuals; the cause of the collapse is being determined.
NATO participates in naval exercises FLEETEX 250 off the east coast of the US. Despite Trump's criticism of allies, military cooperation continues.
The number of dead in Venezuela has risen to 1,943 people, with 10,571 injured. Rescuers continue searching in the destroyed Los Cocos residential complex.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced the creation of a direct communication line between the countries after the drone incident in the port of Constanța. Ukraine was also given a list of questions regarding the drone incidents.
Holding the NATO summit in Albania in 2027 is at risk due to objections from the Trump administration and Tirana's low defense spending. The draft statement of the summit in Ankara makes no mention of Albania.
Warsaw has decided to wait for the final draft law and the list of individuals in the pantheon. A key moment could be the anniversary of the Volyn tragedy on July 11.
In Mykolaiv, on the Heroes of Ukraine Avenue, shots were fired while an Opel car was moving, resulting in the deaths of two foreigners. The police detained a third participant in the incident and seized a weapon.
