Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and its suburbs with drones. A civilian enterprise, a private house, and a production and economic building were damaged; there were no casualties.
In Kyiv, on July 25, the main State Flag of Ukraine on the Pechersk Hills was temporarily lowered. This was done due to the threat of thunderstorms and squalls of 15-20 m/s, to protect the flag from damage.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with Alexus Hrynkevych the situation at the front and the US and NATO plan for Ukraine to receive air defense systems paid for by Europe. Syrskyi thanked Trump and Rutte for the prompt delivery of air defense systems, which are already on their way.
The Krakow prosecutor's office is investigating the case of a former Polish soldier who is fighting against Ukraine as part of the Russian army. He is suspected of cooperating with Russian intelligence and spreading disinformation.
The suspects have been served with suspicion notices for illegal logging that caused environmental damage exceeding UAH 42 million. Over three years, they groundlessly issued felling permits, destroying over 9,500 trees.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski appealed to Donald Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg, with a request to resume arms supplies to Ukraine after Russian shelling damaged the Polish consulate in Kyiv. This incident became a key moment that influenced Trump's change of position regarding military aid to Ukraine.
IAEA experts were unable to assess the damage to the ZNPP training center after the drone attack on July 13. The power supply situation at the plant is also unstable, and options for replenishing the cooling pond are being discussed.
Two heads of district administrations in Lviv have been notified of suspicion of embezzling UAH 1. 7 million in budget funds. The funds were allocated for the elimination of the consequences of the Russian missile attack on the city.
Police and Security Service of Ukraine officers are conducting searches in the administrative buildings of the Lviv City Council on July 25. This was reported by journalist Taras Seredych.
Law enforcement agencies of two countries conducted a large-scale special operation, liquidating a transnational criminal group involved in the production and sale of synthetic drugs. 8 multi-laboratories were discovered, and large quantities of drugs, equipment, and weapons were seized.
The first Patriot air defense system battery promised by Trump, along with missiles, has already been delivered to Ukraine.
In Donetsk region, the zone of forced evacuation of families with children has been expanded to include the city of Dobropillia and a number of settlements in the Dobropillia and Kryvorizka communities. The decision was made by the regional commission on TEC and ES, affecting about 928 children.
Law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, France, and Europol exposed the developer of one of the world's most famous hacking platforms in Kyiv. This platform, which operated for over 10 years, had over 50,000 registered users, including well-known hacking groups.
Police stopped a BMW driver who was moving at a speed of 192 km/h. He was issued a fine for speeding.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk remains the leader of the ESPN ranking after defeating Daniel Dubois, becoming a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. Naoya Inoue and Terence Crawford are in second and third place respectively.
A grant program from the Brave1 platform is being launched in Ukraine to scale up the production of explosives and components for ammunition. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a corresponding resolution, which provides for a transparent procedure and technical expertise.
On July 25, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in western Ukraine, which will reach Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions during the day. The air temperature will be +28+32 degrees, in the south up to +35 degrees, in Kyiv up to +30 degrees.
Thailand closed the border, and Cambodia convenes a meeting of the UN Security Council.
An An-24 passenger plane with 46 people on board disappeared from radars in Russia. Later, Russian "media" reported its crash.
The IRIS-T SLM air defense systems are designed to protect against medium-range aerial threats. The contract was signed with Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG as part of the "Sky Shield" initiative.
In Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, 1380 people remain; the enemy shelled the city 3160 times in 24 hours. One person died, 20 were injured in the region, 487 people were evacuated from frontline cities.
Vladimir Putin is expanding the powers of the FSB, restricting access of foreign vessels to Russian ports and strengthening control over the cooperation of scientific organizations with foreigners. These actions, along with the construction of new FSB prisons, indicate Russia's transformation into a military dictatorship.
The director of the Kyiv Children and Youth Sports School "Kozak" has been notified of suspicion of embezzling almost 750,000 hryvnias of budget funds. The funds were appropriated during the major renovation of the school premises by entering false information into the acts of completed works.
Germany and France are rallying EU members to support retaliatory measures against US tariffs until Washington compromises. They propose using the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI), which would allow blocking American companies and restricting import/export.
In the first half of the year, 1367 people died in road accidents in Ukraine, including 69 children, and 13895 people were injured. The main causes of fatal accidents are speeding and driving into the oncoming lane.
Elon Musk's Tesla company is experiencing a crisis in the US electric vehicle market due to high prices, lack of charging infrastructure, and decreasing demand. Analysts predict a decline in demand due to tariffs, failed deliveries, and the cessation of subsidies.
As of the morning of July 23, 122 settlements in Ukraine are without electricity due to strong winds and rain. Kirovohrad, Kyiv, and Cherkasy regions were most affected.
The SBI has completed its investigation into a serviceman who caused a fatal road accident in May 2025. The driver exceeded the speed limit and hit a woman at a pedestrian crossing in Chernihiv region.
In the Bucha district of Kyiv region, a 45-year-old man stabbed a 38-year-old man in the back during a conflict. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker faces up to eight years in prison.
On the night of July 22, Russian troops attacked Naftogaz gas production facilities.
