JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" and the American D&M Holding Company signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in the USA. It will produce special chemical substances for ammunition used by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
In Chuhuiv, on July 14, around 10:07 PM, explosions were heard, presumably from a strike by Russian Shahed-type drones. There is no information about casualties, and the consequences of the attack are being clarified.
On July 14, 138 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The most active enemy actions were recorded in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlivka directions.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed 1050 Russian soldiers and a significant amount of enemy equipment. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 09.07.25 reached over one million people.
Ukrainian composer, Hero of Ukraine Ihor Poklad died at the age of 84. He was a laureate of the Shevchenko Prize and a People's Artist of Ukraine.
On July 9, the Russian army attacked Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region, as a result of which a woman was injured and houses were damaged. Emergency services are working at the site of the strike.
Archaeologists have discovered the ancient Peruvian city of Peñico, founded around 1800 BC, which was a strategic trade center. The city is located 600 meters above sea level and connected coastal communities with settlements in the Andes and Amazon.
As of July 9, 2025, Russian ships are absent from the Black and Azov Seas. Two enemy ships are in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of up to 4 Kalibr missiles.
Poland has put its air defense forces and aviation on full combat alert in response to massive Russian strikes on Ukraine. All available assets, including fighter jets and ground-based air defense systems, have been deployed to ensure the security of border territories.
On the night of July 9, Lutsk and the community suffered the most massive UAV and missile attack. Fires and damage to garages were recorded, there is no information about fatalities.
Ihor Brusylo, Deputy Head of the President's Office, held an online meeting with diplomats regarding cooperation with African countries. Issues of agriculture, education, digitalization and countering cyber threats, as well as the humanitarian initiative "Grain from Ukraine", were discussed.
On July 8, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation added Yale University to the list of "undesirable organizations," accusing it of threatening Russia's national security and sovereignty. The university's activities on the territory of the Russian Federation are completely prohibited, and cooperation with it carries a prison sentence of up to six years.
Israel's Defense Minister instructed the military to develop a "humanitarian city" on the ruins of Rafah to accommodate over 2 million Palestinians. According to the minister, Palestinians will undergo screening for Hamas affiliation and will not be able to leave the zone.
On July 9, almost all of Ukraine will be gripped by heat up to +39 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperatures expected in the east, south, and center. The west will be more comfortable, and rain with thunderstorms is forecast for the western, northern, and Vinnytsia regions.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and ex-FBI Director James Comey. The investigations concern alleged violations related to previous government investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
The former head of the housing and communal services department of Dnipro will be prosecuted for negligent attitude to military service. Due to his inaction, the lands of the Ministry of Defense, including part of the tank training ground, were illegally used for sowing, causing more than 8 million UAH in damages to the state.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first visit to China to ease relations after prolonged tension. The trip, expected in October, has symbolic significance for maintaining bilateral relations and restoring contacts.
On the night of July 9, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to missile danger. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded the take-off of two MiG-31K.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering providing Ukraine with an additional Patriot anti-aircraft missile system. This decision could be the first major weapons system provided to Kyiv without prior White House approval under President Biden.
The Center of National Resistance reports on Russia's preparation for a new wave of hidden mobilization in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Putin signed a law allowing the conclusion of contracts with the Russian army for "residents without citizenship," and fines for not informing military commissariats about one's place of residence have been increased.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the US remains committed to supporting Ukraine and will continue to supply weapons. The brief pause in supplies was part of a planned review of military aid programs.
The Supreme Court of the United States of America overturned a ruling that froze large-scale federal layoffs, known as "state reductions. " This decision could lead to the elimination of hundreds of thousands of jobs across various ministries.
On the night of July 9, in the Kyiv region, a woman born in 1980 was injured as a result of an enemy UAV attack. She was hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis of a closed chest fracture.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who was spying in the State Space Agency of Ukraine. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for high treason.
The volume of Russian seaborne oil supplies fell to 3. 12 million barrels per day, the lowest figure since February 2025. This reduction is explained by a faster increase in refinery processing compared to production.
The Russian army shelled Kupyansk twice on July 8. As a result of the attacks, a 68-year-old man was killed, a 65-year-old woman was wounded, and a 66-year-old woman suffered acute shock.
On the night of July 9, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a large number of enemy attack drones in the airspace. Means for shooting them down have been deployed, citizens are urged to go to shelters if an alarm is announced.
On the night of July 9, air defense forces opened fire on enemy drones flying towards Kyiv from the eastern direction. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to remain in shelters.
The State Service of Ukraine for Ethno-politics and Freedom of Conscience has found signs of affiliation of the UOC (MP) with the Russian Orthodox Church. The study showed that the UOC (MP) is not fully independent, and its charter contains signs of being part of the ROC structure.
On the evening of July 8, air defense forces are working to eliminate a threat in the sky over Kyiv Oblast. UAVs have been detected, residents are urged to remain in shelters and observe informational silence.
