Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President, discussed defense, the front, and relations with the USA in an interview with The New York Post. He stated that only a leader who understands the language of force can make Russia stop the invasion, and Donald Trump could be such a leader.
On the evening of July 8, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K. Kyiv authorities also warned of the threat of attack drones.
As a result of the enemy UAV attack on Kharkiv, the number of injured has increased to 23 people, including three children. Three injured, including one child, have been taken to hospitals; their condition is assessed as moderate.
The White House called "disgusting" claims of improper staffing of the meteorological service during the massive flood in Texas. The Trump administration plans to cut 800 jobs at NOAA and its budget by 30%, which has drawn criticism.
Over the past day, July 6, Russian occupation forces lost 1,100 servicemen, 3 tanks, and 33 artillery systems in Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.07.25 amount to over 1 million eliminated personnel.
In Kharkiv, the number of victims of the morning UAV attack on July 7 increased to 20 people, including three children. There are victims in the Shevchenkivskyi and Slobidskyi districts, and civilian objects and a kindergarten have been damaged.
As of July 7, there are no Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are two enemy vessels, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 4 missiles.
As a result of the morning attack on Kharkiv by a UAV, the number of injured people has increased to 13, with 10 people injured in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Three in Slobidskyi.
On July 7, strong heat up to +36°C is expected in Ukraine, with only short-term rains and thunderstorms possible in the west, Vinnytsia, and Zhytomyr regions. In Kyiv, the temperature will reach +33°C with no precipitation.
On the morning of July 7, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with attack drones, causing a fire in a high-rise building. 8 people were injured, including two children, and civilian objects and a kindergarten were damaged.
Donald Trump criticized Elon Musk's idea of creating a third political party in the US, calling it "ridiculous" and stating that Musk "has gone off the rails. " Trump believes that such parties only create chaos.
On July 7, Kharkiv was attacked by two enemy Shahed-type drones, presumably in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on the ongoing air attack and possible repeated strikes.
On the night of July 7, Yemeni Houthis launched two missiles towards Israel, triggering air raid sirens. This was in response to the IDF's "Black Flag" operation in Yemen.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Borova area, while Russian invaders advanced in the Novopavlivka area. The Russian army also captured Piddubne in Donetsk Oblast and Lobkove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Israel has sent a negotiating team to Qatar to discuss a 60-day truce in Gaza, which includes an exchange of hostages and bodies of the deceased. US President Donald Trump personally guarantees Israel's adherence to the cessation of military operations.
In Texas, the death toll from the massive flood has risen to 80 people, including 28 children. US President Donald Trump has promised federal support and is considering visiting the state.
Donald Trump stated that he "helps a lot" Ukraine, which is resisting Russia, and commented on his conversation with Zelenskyy. He also reiterated that the war would not have started if he had been president.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted Operation "Black Flag" in Yemen, striking Houthi targets, including ports and the vessel Galaxy Leader. This was a response to Houthi attacks against Israel and their use of civilian infrastructure for terrorist activities.
On the night of July 7, in two districts of the Ukrainian capital, debris from a downed UAV damaged a car, a water pipe, and windows in a non-residential building. Emergency services are working on the scene, with no injuries reported.
BRICS summit leaders condemned "attacks" on bridges and railway infrastructure in the Bryansk, Kursk, and Voronezh regions of the Russian Federation, which allegedly led to numerous casualties. The declaration does not name the perpetrators, and regarding the war in Ukraine, it emphasizes a peaceful settlement.
Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv, repelling an attack by Russian strike drones approaching the capital from the north. Residents are urged to remain in safe places.
On the night of July 7, an air alert was announced in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine due to the threat of attack UAVs. Enemy drones are approaching the capital from the north.
Yemeni Houthis attacked the Greek dry cargo ship Magic Seas, flying the Liberian flag, 51 nautical miles southeast of Hodeidah. The vessel caught fire and began to sink after drone boat strikes and shelling; the crew abandoned the ship.
The analytical project DeepState reported on the occupation by Russian troops of the settlements of Lobkove in the Zaporizhzhia region and Piddubne in the Donetsk region. The enemy also advanced near Stepove and Rivnopil.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda held talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Lithuania's Statehood Day. Defense cooperation, support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia, and investments in military mobility were discussed.
Over the past week, 150 people, including 25 children, have been evacuated from dangerous territories in Sumy Oblast. Evacuation measures cover 213 settlements in 18 communities that are under constant threat of shelling.
A powerful storm hit northern Italy after a heatwave, causing the death of a 63-year-old woman in Robecchetto con Induno due to a falling tree. Firefighters responded to about 50 weather-related emergencies.
In Kherson on July 6, a Russian drone dropped explosives, as a result of which a 61-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and shrapnel wound to the thigh. The victim is receiving medical assistance.
The production of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets in the United Kingdom has practically ceased due to a lack of new orders. This raises concerns about the loss of critical aerospace industry skills and affects the country's participation in the Global Combat Air Programme.
US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire in Gaza on July 7 if an agreement is reached. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have resumed in Qatar, envisioning a 60-day truce and the release of hostages.
