Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War predict that Russia will not be able to capture the entire Donetsk region by the end of 2025. This confirms the statement by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, about the unrealistic nature of such Kremlin plans.
On the night of July 12, explosions were heard in several Ukrainian cities, including Lutsk, Lviv, and Chernivtsi. In Kyiv, air defense forces are operating in the Holosiivskyi district, and new cruise missiles are entering from the Sumy region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may attend the "Helsinki+50" conference in Finland on July 31, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. Invitations have also been sent to Russian representatives.
The Russian army dropped explosives from a drone on a combine harvester near Myroliubivka, Kherson region. As a result of the attack, a 56-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and shrapnel wounds to his leg.
The trade agreement between the US and the EU may fall apart due to disagreements over customs tariffs on agricultural products and cars. The EU proposes to limit tariffs on agricultural exports to 10%, while the US insists on flexibility; there are also disagreements regarding tariffs on cars.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet destroyed a Russian crossing in the Zaporizhzhia region with two high-precision GBU-62 aerial bombs equipped with the JDAM-ER kit. This crossing was the only logistical route for the Russian troop grouping advancing in the Kamianske area.
US President Donald Trump is considering a new military aid package for Ukraine worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The funds will come from a fund approved by Congress last year, which allows the US Department of Defense to withdraw weapons from arsenals.
The tourist season in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine has been disrupted due to a lack of tourists and staff. Most guesthouses are closed or converted into barracks, and the only "tourist flow" consists of collaborators' families.
On the night of July 12, Russian troops massively attacked Ukraine with attack drones. The Air Force warned of a UAV threat to Kyiv, where air defense was operating; explosions were also recorded in Mykolaiv, Kropyvnytskyi, and Cherkasy.
Cybersecurity researchers discovered a vulnerability in McDonald's AI recruitment bot, gaining access to 64 million candidate records through a weak password. The company acknowledged and fixed the issue, but the data could have been used for phishing.
US President Donald Trump may be denied the right to address the British Parliament during his state visit in September. The Speaker of the House of Commons has not received a request, and MPs have expressed concern over Trump's previous comments.
On July 10, Russian troops lost 1040 soldiers and 14 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 11.07.25 are estimated at 1,031,620 personnel.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated in Rome that Russian assets could be unfrozen on the condition that Ukraine is compensated 500 billion euros. Frozen Russian assets abroad amount to over 300 billion euros.
A 48-year-old man was injured as a result of an enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia district. Over the day, the occupiers launched 592 attacks on 16 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, including airstrikes, UAV attacks, MLRS shelling, and artillery strikes.
As a result of the morning attack on Kharkiv on July 11, three people were injured. The strike hit the Saltivsky district, affecting a maternity hospital where mothers with newborns were present, who, fortunately, were not harmed.
On July 11, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank, while no precipitation is expected in the rest of the territory. Air temperature will range from 18-23° in the west to 35-38° in the east and southeast.
As of July 11, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
On the morning of July 11, the enemy attacked the center of Kharkiv with "Shaheds", hitting residential buildings and a medical facility. Damage to a three-story building and a fire were recorded, information about casualties is being clarified.
A federal court in New Hampshire has temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's executive order, which revokes automatic citizenship for children born in the United States. The decision has been postponed for seven days to allow for an appeal.
On the morning of July 11, an explosion occurred in Kharkiv. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported an attack by enemy UAVs, urging residents to be careful.
Intelligence officers of the "Black Winter Group" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, together with the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, held positions and destroyed occupier's dugouts in the Lyman direction. They also rescued wounded soldiers under shelling.
US President Donald Trump announced an "important statement" on Russia, expressing disappointment at the lack of progress in negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. He also reported on an agreement with NATO regarding the supply of weapons to Ukraine through the Alliance.
The Kremlin is using diplomatic ties with the US to divert attention from the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the restoration of US-Russian relations. The Russian Foreign Ministry reported on discussions of bilateral issues unrelated to the war between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
On the night of July 11, Russian troops attacked Chuhuiv, damaging private houses and the central hospital. As a result of the strike, three people were injured.
A strong thunderstorm and squally wind caused trees to fall in Cherkasy, complicating traffic. In the Zolotonosha community, the storm damaged roofs and tore down power lines, leaving all villages without electricity.
President Zelenskyy met with IAEA Director General Grossi at the Ukraine Recovery Conference. The parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in supporting Ukraine's recovery, including security guarantees at the Khmelnytskyi NPP and support for uranium mining.
US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated that the final decision on Washington's further steps in Russia's war against Ukraine rests with US President Donald Trump. The State Department conveys Russia's proposals to the head of the White House, as to end the war, it is necessary to "talk to everyone at any time."
The European Commission this week will propose a floating price cap on Russian oil as part of a new package of sanctions. The mechanism will adjust price limits based on changes in the global price of energy resources.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with American senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumental in Rome. They discussed strengthening air defense, arms supplies, joint weapons production, and a bill on additional sanctions against Russia.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would resume fighting in the Gaza Strip if Hamas is not eliminated within 60 days. This is a condition for a permanent ceasefire, on which Israel is working together with the US.
