On July 15, Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih, causing a fire and casualties. There were also loud explosions in the Dnipro and Synelnykove districts.
In Kharkiv, as a result of a massive attack by Russian drones, a fire broke out at a civilian enterprise. Two people were injured and are receiving medical assistance.
Explosions were heard in Kharkiv on July 15 during an air raid alert. Russia launched at least 17 strikes on the city, with hits recorded in the Kyivskyi district. Most of the strikes targeted a civilian enterprise. A fire broke out as a result of the shelling.
On the evening of July 15, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic weapons. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a threat from the south.
On July 14, the Russian army lost 1230 servicemen and dozens of pieces of equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.07.25 have significantly increased.
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta's plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in creating superintelligence, funding it with advertising revenue. The company is building large-scale data centers, including a facility in Louisiana, and actively hiring leading AI specialists.
On the night of July 15, Russian occupiers attacked Kirovohrad Oblast with drones. Debris from a downed drone caused a fire in a field in the Ustynivka community, and another UAV landed on the territory of a private household in the Katerynivka community.
During July 14-15, the occupiers launched 492 strikes on 10 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. 19 reports of destruction of housing and infrastructure were recorded, and there are wounded.
The US Supreme Court overturned restrictions on disbanding the Department of Education, allowing the Trump administration to dismiss employees and transfer functions. This decision is part of a plan to reduce the federal government's role in education.
On July 15, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with short-term rains and thunderstorms in places. Air temperature will range from +24°C in the west to +37°C in the south.
On the night of July 15, Russians shelled Huliaipole with artillery, injuring a 60-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man. A private house was also damaged. Since the evening of July 14, Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district have been attacked by drones, causing fires and damage to an infrastructure facility.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on world leaders trading with Moscow to encourage Putin to peace in Ukraine. This is related to the threat of secondary tariffs imposed by President Trump, who also plans to increase military aid to Ukraine.
Republican Majority Leader John Thune will postpone the advancement of the bill on sanctions against Russia. US President Donald Trump has expressed readiness to act if Putin does not take steps towards a peace agreement with Ukraine.
The Austrian broadcaster ORF has started negotiations with Innsbruck and Vienna regarding hosting Eurovision 2026. The final decision is expected in the second half of August after the cities refine their concepts.
Russian occupation authorities are intensifying pressure on residents of occupied territories, demanding re-registration of SIM cards by November 1 and installing "Russian world" satellite dishes. The Russification of schools through "patriotic" curricula is also ongoing.
The President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister of Canada discussed strengthening economic and strategic cooperation. The leaders focused on competitiveness, defense procurement, and clean technologies.
On the night of July 15, the Shostka community of Sumy Oblast was hit by a Russian strike, as a result of which one person was injured. The building of a medical institution, apartment buildings and private houses were damaged.
Satellite images from Planet Labs recorded large-scale construction at five Russian nuclear facilities, including Osipovichi, Gadzhiyevo, Kaliningrad, Kamchatka, and Novaya Zemlya. The modernization indicates Moscow's possible plans for nuclear forces amid tensions in Europe.
The Kherson City Court sentenced the former deputy head of the Northern Correctional Colony No. 90 to 14 years in prison. He defected to the occupiers, created an illegal prison, and received a Russian passport.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced the continuation of rapid and substantial deliveries to Ukraine. He welcomed Trump's decision on modern weapons and increased economic pressure on Russia.
The Netherlands plans to convert old trains into mobile hospitals for evacuating wounded military personnel. This initiative is part of a broader EU plan to enhance military mobility amid the threat from Russia.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that President Trump's priority is to end the war in Ukraine through a long-term negotiated settlement. This was discussed during talks with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Great Britain.
In Kyiv, a barrier-free route project is being implemented, connecting the Main Military Hospital, the railway station, and Maidan Nezalezhnosti. This initiative is part of the “Movement Without Barriers” project and Olena Zelenska’s “Without Barriers” initiative.
Germany will transfer Patriot air defense batteries to Ukraine and purchase replacements from the USA. The delivery of weapons may take months, despite Zelenskyy's calls.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the EU to take action regarding forced mobilization in Ukraine after the death of Hungarian-Ukrainian citizen Jozsef Sebestyen. Hungary claims that the man died due to beatings at the military enlistment office, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Budapest's statements manipulative.
Occupiers in Luhansk region are forcing students of vocational schools to intern at a local prosthetic factory. This is due to the need for prosthetics for Russian soldiers returning from the war without limbs.
Denmark has decided to provide satellite communication services to the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the European Defence Agency (EDA). This decision is due to Ukraine's need for secure and stable satellite communication to fight against Russia.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that the EU could agree on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia this week after receiving written guarantees regarding gas imports. Slovakia cannot block the ban on Russian gas imports from 2028, but requires unanimity for the sanctions package.
Three agents of the Russian Federal Security Service received 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for espionage in Donetsk region. They provided the enemy with coordinates of the Defense Forces, including headquarters and routes of military equipment, for a breakthrough to Pokrovsk.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that his country will make a decisive contribution to financing Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. This will help Ukraine defend itself against bombings and increase pressure on Moscow to achieve peace.
