French President Emmanuel Macron announced an additional 6. 5 billion euros in military spending over the next two years. This is due to new threats, including Russia, terrorism, and cyberattacks, with the goal of reaching 64 billion euros annually for defense by 2027.
On July 13, 152 combat engagements took place at the front. The enemy launched 46 air strikes, used 1054 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4239 shellings.
President Zelenskyy met with military personnel and the Minister of Defense, discussing further support and Russian potential. He announced meetings between Trump's special envoy and the heads of Ukrainian special services for information exchange.
In the Kharkiv region, four police officers were wounded as a result of an FPV drone attack on July 13. The enemy drone hit a police service vehicle in the Kupyansk community.
On July 14, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will present updated payments after the birth of a baby and additional support for mothers in the first years of a child's life. The government also plans to allocate funds to support Ukrainian schoolchildren.
The United States of America will provide Ukraine with a record supply of weapons in the coming days. The US Congress is also preparing to adopt the toughest package of sanctions in the country's history, aimed at those who support Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a significant reduction in state apparatus expenditures and deregulation. This will allow more resources to be directed to the country's defense and scale up weapons production.
New Caledonia, an island region in the Pacific Ocean, has reached an agreement with France on expanding autonomy, gaining the status of a "state integrated into France. " This decision was the result of ten days of negotiations between the French government, Caledonian separatists, and loyalists.
The US State Department has warned diplomats about a scammer impersonating Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials using AI. The impostor attempted to contact foreign ministers of other countries, a US senator, and a state governor.
Around 30,000 subscribers in Kharkiv Oblast remain without electricity after the bad weather. Head of the OMA Oleh Syniehubov warned of the threat of a repeated storm on July 13 with thunderstorms, hail, and squalls.
A report by the US Government Accountability Office revealed a series of Secret Service errors during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. Problems with communication and a lack of instructions were identified, despite knowledge of a possible threat.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, a 37-year-old man was wounded as a result of an enemy attack. Russians shelled Synelnykove and Nikopol districts, causing destruction and fires.
On July 12, Russian troops lost 1240 soldiers and 32 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 13.07.25 are estimated at 1,033,930 personnel.
On Sunday, July 13, most of Ukraine will experience variable cloudiness. Short-term rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the east, while Kyiv and the region will be sunny.
As of 06:00 on 13. 07.2025, 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.
The "ATESH" movement carried out a successful sabotage operation in Mariupol, destroying a vehicle belonging to servicemen of the "Akhmat" unit. The operation took place at night, and the agent successfully escaped.
An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet encountered a fuel tank malfunction during an attack on Tehran, leading to a fuel shortage. Emergency aerial refueling allowed the mission to be completed, avoiding a forced landing.
Russian occupiers plan to build a "victory square" in the Left Bank district of Mariupol by May 9, 2026. The project involves restoring the stele with the names of "hero cities" and is part of efforts to transform the city into a Soviet one.
In Suprunivka, Poltava region, a 6-year-old boy accidentally fell into a water park pool. Medics tried to resuscitate the child, but failed to save him.
On the evening of July 12, Russian drones attacked the Shostka community in Sumy Oblast, injuring two men born in 1968 and 1971. One of the victims is in serious condition with severe burns.
A preliminary report by the Indian Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation points to fuel starvation to the engines as the cause of the Air India crash that killed 279 people. The fuel control switches in the cockpit of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner were inverted, leading to a lack of fuel.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov of unconditional support for all of Moscow's actions regarding the "conflict" in Ukraine. Lavrov is on a three-day visit to the DPRK, which has provided troops and weapons for Russia's war against Ukraine.
In the Kharkiv region, a 56-year-old woman died due to bad weather, and five more people, including a 7-year-old girl, were injured. Rescuers are eliminating the consequences of the natural disaster.
Foreign ministers of Southeast European countries supported Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership. Participants of the meeting in Dubrovnik reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.
Donald Trump is considering approving new funding for Ukraine, which could include $3. 85 billion from presidential powers and the confiscation of $5 billion in Russian assets. This would be the first funding from Trump since he took office.
The Pentagon is demanding that Japan and Australia clearly define their actions in the event of a US-China war over Taiwan, causing frustration among allies. This is part of US efforts to strengthen deterrence and prepare for a potential conflict.
In Vinnytsia, a 32-year-old driver was detained who, on July 12, hit a 22-year-old girl at an unregulated pedestrian crossing. The man showed signs of drug intoxication, and the victim was hospitalized.
Due to bad weather in the Kharkiv region, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed, with the biggest delays for the Kharkiv - Cherkasy and Kharkiv - Uman routes. No routes have been canceled, and reserve locomotives have been deployed to catch up with the schedule.
The "Privat24" application will temporarily suspend payment processing on the night of July 13 from 00:00 to 02:00 due to technical work. During this time, it will not be possible to make any payments or transfers.
In Kharkiv, a 7-year-old girl was injured due to a falling tree in the Osnovianskyi district. The child was hospitalized, and medics are providing the necessary assistance.
