Vadim Khlyudzinsky
President Zelenskyy stated that the strong side of the new Prime Minister Koretsky is his experience in state energy companies. He emphasized the need to prepare for winter and strengthen Ukraine's long-range capabilities.
Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs announced the strengthening of security of the hydroelectric dam and gas storage due to intelligence data about a threat from Russia. He appealed to NATO for additional air defense systems and troops.
President Zelenskyy dismissed Vitaliy Kim from the post of head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration. He appointed Heorhiy Reshetilov as acting head.
In the penalty shootout, Kyiv Dynamo defeated Romanian Universitatea with a score of 4:2. In the second round of qualification, the Ukrainian club will play against Greek PAOK.
On the evening of July 16, the enemy attacked Odesa with missiles. At least 3 people were killed, six were injured, including three children.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 75, which is 13 kopecks lower than the previous day. The euro exchange rate also fell to UAH 51.07.
On July 15, Russian troops lost 1,340 soldiers and 1,801 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 16.07.26 amount to 1,424,620 personnel.
American troops stopped the vessel Belma, which ignored warnings and was heading to an Iranian port. The US also attacked command centers, air defense, and missile facilities of Iran.
Special forces of the 4th separate detachment of the Special Operations Center "Omega" struck a Tor air defense system with a Hornet kamikaze drone. The cost of the drone is 5,000 times less than the destroyed target.
On Thursday, variable cloudiness and no precipitation are expected in most of Ukraine. Only in Transcarpathia, the Carpathians, and the southeast, short-term rains with thunderstorms are possible during the day.
As a result of the night attack by Russian troops with ballistic missiles on Kyiv, two people were killed and six more were wounded. Among the wounded is a 16-year-old boy, three were hospitalized.
In Zaporizhzhia, they are expanding the capabilities of the "Air Alert" application and implementing Cell Broadcast technology. The signal in the event of a threat from KABs will sound for five minutes instead of three.
On the night of July 16, drones attacked the Russian cities of Saratov and Engels. In Engels, after the explosions, there were problems with electricity supply and a fire due to the work of air defense.
On the night of July 16, the enemy attacked Kyiv and Kharkiv. In the capital, hits on warehouse facilities were recorded, while in Kharkiv a cinema and tennis courts were damaged.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reports on Russia's preparation of hybrid operations and military provocations against NATO. Western partners are strengthening defense strategies in response to threats.
Pentagon discusses the possibility of a military operation against Cuba, including an air attack involving thousands of soldiers. At the same time, officials consider this currently unlikely due to the focus on Iran.
The IHF Council has lifted restrictions for the national teams of Russia and Belarus, allowing the use of national symbols. The federation expressed solidarity with Ukraine and condemned the war.
After the AFU strikes on logistics, Russians have a shortage of drivers. In the TOT, they have intensified the recruitment of local residents with promises of big money.
Serhiy Beskrestnov, call sign "Flash," left the post of adviser to the Minister of Defense after information about Mykhailo Fedorov's departure. He stated that he will continue to defend the country and help the military.
On the night of July 16, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with strike drones. Hits were recorded in the Kyivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Nemyshlianskyi districts; there is no information about casualties at the moment.
On the night of July 16, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Explosions occurred in the city and a large fire broke out.
Gazprom shares on the Moscow Exchange fell to 90. 21 rubles, the lowest level since 2008. The reason was the suspension of negotiations with China on the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline.
Argentina beat England 2:1 in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. In the final, they will face Spain.
President Zelenskyy has officially submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the candidacy of Serhiy Koretsky for the position of Prime Minister. The parliament will consider the motion in the near future.
Serhiy Sternenko left the position of advisor to the Minister of Defense, where he dealt with UAV issues. He expressed hope for the approval of new tender requirements for FPV drones.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the dollar exchange rate for July 15 at 44. 88 UAH, which is 21 kopecks higher than the previous day. The euro exchange rate rose by 15 kopecks to 51.20 UAH.
The US has carried out a series of strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities near the Strait of Hormuz. American forces have also reinstated a naval blockade of vessels heading to Iranian ports.
The Russian regime is obstructing citizens from leaving the country ahead of a possible mobilization in the fall. This was reported by the head of the CPD, Andriy Kovalenko.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported Russian losses for the day of July 14: 1,470 people eliminated, 2,003 UAVs destroyed. Total losses from 02/24/22 to 07/15/26 amount to over 1.4 million people.
On Wednesday, in most parts of Ukraine, variable cloudiness, with occasional short-term rains and thunderstorms. The daytime temperature will be 23-28° warm.