A powerful explosion occurred in temporarily occupied Khartsyzk, Donetsk region, on July 2, causing a fire. Local media and the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council confirmed the strike on an ammunition depot.
An explosion near the village of Berezyna on July 2 damaged three power lines, leaving 735 subscribers without electricity. Nine brigades are working on site to restore power supply.
On the evening of July 2, during an air raid alert in Kyiv, air defense forces opened fire on enemy drones flying from the eastern direction. Residents were asked to remain in shelters.
Over the past day, Russian occupation forces lost 1110 military personnel, 2 tanks, and 40 artillery systems in Ukraine. This brought the total enemy personnel losses to over one million.
The United States of America is discontinuing USAID programs, and the State Department will now manage all foreign aid. This decision was made after an analysis revealed that USAID's activities do not serve U.S. national interests.
Russians attacked a hospital in Kherson, as a result of which five patients and three nurses were injured. The building of the healthcare facility was destroyed.
This morning, July 2, 2025, 3 enemy ships were detected in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of Kalibr missiles with a salvo of up to 4 missiles. Russia continues to violate the International SOLAS Convention by switching off automatic identification systems.
On July 2, an anticyclone from Western Europe will bring clear weather without precipitation to most of Ukraine; daytime air temperatures will reach +29°. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank.
Donald Trump stated the necessity to get rid of dangerous criminals in the USA, including those who have lived in the country for a long time and were born there. This will be the next step after the change in deportation policy, which currently focuses on the "most dangerous" migrants.
Germany summoned Iran's ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the detention of a Danish citizen who was collecting information about Jewish sites in Berlin for the IRGC. The suspect photographed buildings, including the office of the German-Israeli Society, and was extradited from Denmark.
On Wednesday, July 2, in the Kharkiv region, as a result of an attack by Russian "Geran-2" type drones, fires were recorded at agricultural enterprises in the Kupiansk district. One person died, one was injured.
A 49-year-old Chernivtsi resident set up a scheme for illegally transporting conscripts abroad for 6,000 euros per person. He was detained while receiving 12,000 euros for two men.
Singer Tonya Matviyenko claims that a Bolt taxi service driver attacked her on June 30, hitting her in the head and shoulder. The artist, who had previously drawn attention to the taxi driver's disrespectful behavior, filed a statement with the police.
Donald Trump said that Israel agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, hoping for an end to the war. He urged Hamas to accept the peace proposal conveyed by Qatar and Egypt.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine is being discussed, but the process has not yet begun due to the complexity of training, which lasts six months.
On the night of July 2, Russian troops attacked the Izmail district of Odesa region with kamikaze drones, damaging port and tourist infrastructure. There were no casualties.
Russia helped North Korea establish the production of combat drones of the 'Shahed' type and is training their pilots. Russian instructors are working in Pyongyang and Wonsan, training operators of FPV and other strike UAVs.
Russian troops are advancing on the territory of the Donetsk region. The village of Koptevo has come under occupation.
Law enforcement officers completed the investigation against officials of one of the territorial communities of Kharkiv region, who appropriated almost UAH 20 million allocated for road repairs. The indictment has been sent to court, six participants of the scheme face up to 13 years in prison.
The U. S. has suspended sending some anti-aircraft missiles and ammunition to Ukraine due to concerns about depleting its own stockpiles. The decision was made by Elbridge Colby, head of the Pentagon's policy department, after reviewing the Pentagon's ammunition reserves.
Since the beginning of July 1, 112 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported numerous air strikes and shelling, as well as significant enemy losses in the Pokrovsk direction.
From July 1, 2025, Germany will require tankers in its territorial waters to have oil pollution insurance. This will strengthen the fight against Russia's "shadow fleet" and protect the Baltic Sea, minimizing the risks of environmental disasters.
The SBU detained a 54-year-old installer in Dnipro who was корректиating Russian air attacks on critical infrastructure in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. He used his official position to collect data, photograph objects, and transmit geolocations to his handler.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved the transfer of 42 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The equipment, produced in Latvia, will arrive in the near future, and Latvia will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
Over the past day, Russian occupiers suffered significant losses: 1010 servicemen, one tank, and 58 artillery systems eliminated. The total combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022, to June 23, 2025, amounted to over a million personnel.
It is reported that as of June 23, no enemy ships have been detected in the Black and Azov Seas, and there are two Russian vessels without "Kalibr" missiles in the Mediterranean Sea. The Russian Federation continues to violate the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea by switching off automatic identification systems.
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv on June 23, 5 people were killed and 19 more were injured, including 2 children and a pregnant woman.
On June 23, Ukraine is expected to have rains and thunderstorms. The air temperature will be from 19 to 28 degrees Celsius.
Kyiv was subjected to another shelling by UAVs and ballistic missiles on the night of June 23, the State Emergency Service eliminated the consequences in several locations. A high-rise building and business centers were damaged, there were fires. 7 people were rescued.
In Kyiv, one of the exits from the "Sviatoshyn" metro station has been temporarily closed due to infrastructure damage caused by the enemy attack on June 23. The remaining entrances and exits of the station are operating as usual, and the metro's functioning remains unchanged.
