On July 27, Ukraine celebrates Medic's Day and Trade Workers' Day. On the same day, the world celebrates World Grandparents' Day and the Day of Older Persons, as well as Hamburger's Birthday.
In Poltava, a group of civilians blocked the road for a vehicle transporting mobilized individuals to a training center, damaging the vehicle and causing some of the mobilized individuals to disappear. The Poltava Regional TCR reported submitting a request to the SBU regarding obstruction of the legitimate activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and to the SBI regarding the unauthorized abandonment of the unit by mobilized individuals.
On the night of July 26, Russia launched 208 drones and 27 missiles, including 12 ballistic ones, at Ukraine. Defense forces shot down 183 drones and 17 missiles; hits were recorded in 9 locations.
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.
A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to break through to Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, but the Defense Forces repelled the attempt. In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian military personnel have regained some positions, and all enemy logistics routes are under fire control.
Yaroslav Hrubych, son of TV presenter Kostiantyn Hrubych, suffered a severe injury at the front, as a result of which he lost an arm and temporarily his hearing. He announced this on Facebook, calling it his second "birthday."
44-year-old Ilona Kapelnytska, severely wounded during the Russian strike on July 12 on a residential building in Chernivtsi, died in the hospital. She had been a volunteer at the front since 2015 and was actively involved in volunteering.
A five-year-old boy who went missing in the village of Zaprudka, Vyshhorod district, was found in the morning with the help of a drone. The child is alive and unharmed after night search operations.
The court granted the prosecutors' request, transferring to ARMA funds seized in a case concerning a large-scale corruption scheme involving the procurement of equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This amounts to over UAH 2.7 million, USD 1.8 million, and almost EUR 427 thousand, found during searches in June 2025.
The Hlukhiv City-District Court sentenced a border guard to 5 years in prison for disseminating information about the location of military units and selling ammunition. He transmitted patrol routes, locations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and safe border crossing points, and also sold 480 cartridges and three F-1 grenades.
The ninth stage of prisoner exchange took place, a group of wounded and sick defenders was released. Some of the soldiers who defended Mariupol spent over 3 years in captivity.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with French Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu joint drone production in Ukraine and grant support for the Ukrainian defense industry up to €200 million. Ukraine also expects a new aid package from Sweden after a conversation with Minister of Defense Pål Jonson.
On July 22-23, units of the Drone Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit 657 enemy targets. Among them were 165 personnel, 34 vehicles, 18 motorcycles, and 17 artillery systems.
The Hungarian prosecutor's office has brought charges against a resident of Mako who joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the spring of 2024 and participated in hostilities. The man is accused of illegal recruitment and faces imprisonment.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reaches retirement age on July 26, but does not plan to resign. He is in excellent physical shape and plans to spend his 60th birthday at the front.
The suspect, together with accomplices, defrauded over 100 citizens of more than 50 million hryvnias.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree No. 539/2025, established a delegation for peace negotiations with international partners and Russia. The negotiations will take place on July 23, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey, under the leadership of Rustem Umerov.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has for the first time formalized the professions of military personnel in the National Classifier of Professions, creating a section "Military Personnel". This applies to military personnel and reservists of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Special Transport Service, and the National Guard, dividing them into officer, sergeant, and enlisted ranks.
A border guard from Kharkiv has been notified of suspicion for selling cars that charitable foundations imported into Ukraine for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He was detained while selling three cars for $13.5 thousand, and an arsenal of weapons was found at his home.
Heads of TCCs will be able to independently decide on the location of units, taking into account current threats. Digitalization will ensure uninterrupted operation of TCCs even if buildings are destroyed.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has completed the pre-trial investigation regarding the head of the sector of the Department for Protection of National Statehood of the SBU and two accomplices. They were exposed for extorting $300,000 for destroying case materials and not prosecuting.
The General Staff confirmed the successful destruction of the Russian S-300P SAM system and Nebo-M radar complex in Belgorod Oblast on July 20. This significantly weakened Russian air defense and its ability to cover troops.
The operation of Mi-8 helicopters is complicated by the unresolved issue of technical documentation. This creates risks for major repairs and further operation, which can lead to a decrease in combat effectiveness.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on contracting drones, including interceptors, and announced that government officials would make decisions. The stated volumes of drone supplies are expected to strengthen the defense of positions at the front and normal life.
In Ukraine, up to 30,000 people are mobilized monthly according to the plans of the General Staff and the Command of the Armed Forces. MP Fedir Venislavsky noted that recruitment is significantly increasing, exceeding 10% of the total number of citizens entering military service.
Brigadier General Hennadiy Shapovalov, the newly appointed commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, outlined key tasks, including troop generation and the implementation of modern training methods. He emphasized the importance of forming, training, and manning combat units, as well as developing all components of the Ground Forces.
MHP company is implementing the "MHP Poruch" program to support military personnel, veterans, and their families, which includes individual support, medical, psychological, and legal assistance. The "Veterans' Initiatives" study highlighted this program as an example of systemic support and the formation of a new corporate culture.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavskyi confirmed the possibility of TCRs operating in a mobile-relocatable format, seeing no legislative obstacles. This decision can be adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers or the Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, taking into account Russian strikes and the digitalization of processes.
MP Fedir Venislavsky stated that there will be no forced mobilization of persons aged 60+, as they are removed from military registration. The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill allowing voluntary signing of military service contracts for this category of citizens.
Volodymyr Reznikov, former deputy head of the State Automobile Inspectorate of Ukraine, accused of illegal arms trafficking, managed to get his pension recalculated with surcharges for "especially important tasks" through court. The court decision came into force, as the Pension Fund missed the appeal deadline.
