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On the night of July 7, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 8 tankers of Russia's shadow fleet that were carrying fuel to Crimea. The strike was carried out by attack drones of the Ukrainian company FirePoint.
On the night of July 7, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck microelectronics plants and a chemical plant in the Bryansk region. Also hit the oil depot of the Belgorod airfield and two railway bridges in Crimea.
Ukrainian strikes on Russia's military, logistics and fuel infrastructure are changing the course of the war and destroying the internal stability of Putin's regime. People's Deputy Kira Rudik called on the West to use this moment to increase support for Ukraine.
On July 7-8, the 36th NATO summit is taking place in Ankara, where defense, investments, and support for Ukraine will be discussed. A fixation of annual funding for Ukraine at 70 billion euros is expected.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian drones struck the Omsk refinery, which is part of the long-range sanctions plan. The plant is the most powerful in Russia and specializes in producing fuel for the occupation army.
On July 6, 2026, the first meeting of the commission, chaired by Laura Stefan, took place.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a strike on the Omsk Oil Refinery – Russia's largest refinery, located almost 2,500 km from the Ukrainian border. According to preliminary data, a primary oil refining unit was hit, and a fire broke out on the enterprise's premises.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi reported the destruction of 16 energy facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea and southern Ukraine over the past 48 hours. According to him, the operation is aimed at isolating the Russian military group and destroying rear infrastructure.
Permission to export Ukrainian weapons opens new opportunities for cooperation with European manufacturers, attracting investments and developing the defense industry. CEO of Fire Point Iryna Terekh explained how the new mechanism will help manufacturers compensate for excess capacity and strengthen technological partnership with Europe.
In Saint Petersburg, the "Petersburg Oil Terminal" was attacked, and the port of Vysotsk was also likely attacked. The authorities of the Leningrad region reported the downing of 67 drones.
At the meeting of the Staff, the development of the missile program was discussed and steps were identified to accelerate the production of ballistic and anti-ballistic systems. The President instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense to work with partners for additional funding.
In Kyiv, the activity of a fraudulent call center that defrauded US citizens has been stopped. At least 20 victims have been identified, with the amount of damage exceeding 500 thousand dollars.
In June 2026, Ukraine struck 11 Russian oil refineries, leading to fuel shortages in two-thirds of Russia's regions. The Kremlin acknowledged the problems but is hiding the true scale of economic losses.
Drones attacked the Kstovo oil refinery "Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez" in the Nizhny Novgorod region of the Russian Federation. The enterprise is among the four largest refineries in Russia and produces fuel used, in particular, for the needs of the Russian army.
The Odrex doctor, who is being tried for medical negligence, complains about the court's decision to restrict his professional activities. Prosecutors explain that the restriction is related to the risk of influencing potential witnesses with whom the accused may work.
Video of a direct hit by FP-5 Flamingo missiles on a Russian military-industrial complex plant in Volgograd has been released. Earlier, Zelenskyy confirmed the successful strike on this enterprise, which produces artillery systems.
Head of the CPK Vitaliy Shabunin called the military who criticize his discharge from the army due to loss of vision bots. He stated that the Tesla purchased immediately after the discharge was intended for his wife.
Ukrainian ballistic missiles must undergo the legally prescribed stages of certification and codification, only after that the missiles will be put into service.
Fire Point co-founder Denys Shtilerman reported that the company is completing ground tests of the engine for the new ballistic missile FP-9. In the near future, the missile will move to its first flight tests, and its range will allow striking targets in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Fire Point showcased the production of the Ukrainian cruise missile "Flamingo". Co-founder of the company Denys Shtilerman spoke about the features of its design, production scale, combat use, and changes in tactics that increased the effectiveness of strikes.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles successfully struck the "Titan-Barricades" plant in Volgograd overnight, where artillery systems, launchers, and components for missile systems are produced.
Warriors of the SBU's Special Operations Center "A" carried out a repeated strike on the "Vtorovo" oil pumping station in the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation. The facility is an important node for supplying diesel fuel to the Moscow region and for export.
The military asks law enforcement to check the legality of Shabunin's discharge, who drives a car after «loss of vision».
Ukrainian defense company Fire Point is accelerating the development of the European missile defense system FREYJA after signing an agreement with German HENSOLDT. The first FP-7.X interceptor missiles could be ready by the end of this year.
On the night of June 25, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked 38 targets in Crimea. Among the struck objects are the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant, an oil depot in Dzhankoi, and gas compressor stations.
The Kyiv District Court of Odesa has once again postponed the preparatory hearing in the case of Odrex doctors Vitalii Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska. The reason was the extension of Bielotserkovska's defender's sick leave. The next hearing is scheduled for July 1.
At the Eurosatory-2026 exhibition in Paris, over 80 Ukrainian defense companies presented their products. Ukraine is gradually becoming a center for the development of missile technologies in Europe.
A breast milk bank operates in Kyiv. Donor milk undergoes strict screening and pasteurization.
In the case of Odrex doctors Vitalii Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska, who are being tried for improper performance of professional duties by a medical worker, the court cannot proceed to hear the medical expert due to a series of procedural delays.