National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine

The occupiers are massing troops and equipment in the Vuhledar direction, conducting constant assaults. The enemy is trying to surround the city and take control of an important road, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repel the attacks.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reported on the situation in Vuhledar. According to him, the use of KABs and aviation allowed the enemy to destroy the city and advance to the flank.

The pre-trial investigation against the FSB director, 19 officers and former heads of the SBU for high treason and other crimes is completed. The indictment was sent to court.

Pavel Durov said that Telegram will provide IP addresses and phone numbers of rule violators in response to law enforcement requests. This is done to enhance user security and deter criminals.

The Center for Countering Disinformation has denied rumors about the beating of a “language inspector” in Ivano-Frankivsk. The police confirmed that there were no reports of language-related crimes in the city.

A warehouse in the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation, attacked by drones, was storing North Korean KN23 missiles and Smerch ammunition.

The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council said that the decision to restrict Telegram does not apply to official channels of government agencies. The ban applies only to official correspondence and use on official devices.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation explained that the ban on Telegram applies only to official devices of civil servants and the military. The use of the messenger on personal smartphones is not restricted.

The National Security and Defense Council has announced a ban on Telegram on the official devices of civil servants, military and critical infrastructure workers. The decision was made due to national security threats associated with the use of the messenger during the war.

The President of Ukraine has renewed the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. It includes Kamyshin, Sibiga, Smetanin and Oleksiy Kuleba, while Dmytro Kuleba has been removed from the staff.

The President of Ukraine has signed two decrees on sanctions against individuals and legal entities associated with the aggression against Ukraine. The restrictions apply to 6 individuals and companies from Russia, Iran and China for a period of 10 years.

The Verkhovna Rada has supported the dismissal of Mariana Bezuhla from the post of Deputy Defense Committee. Bezuhla has now become a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, with 252 MPs voting in favor of this decision.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation warned of Russia's possible readiness to strike the Baltics by 2030, given the current situation and the growth of Russia's cooperation with China, Iran and the DPRK.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported on changes in the situation in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy said that the defense forces were keeping the situation at the bridgehead within their calculations, and that meetings with partners were being prepared.

Maxar satellite imagery revealed a large-scale fire at a Russian ammunition depot after the Ukrainian attack. An ISW analyst confirmed that not only the surrounding area but also the weapons bunkers themselves were on fire.

An earthquake was recorded in Toropka, Tver region of Russia, after Ukraine attacked an ammunition depot. Local residents report that the attacked depot continues to detonate.

The military arsenal in Toropets housed Grad, S-300, S-400, and Iskander missiles. Experts estimate that there could have been up to 30,000 tons of ammunition, mostly rockets and mines.

MP Mariana Bezuhla has written a letter of resignation from the post of deputy head of the National Security Committee. She asks to be appointed a member of the Foreign Policy Committee.

The head of the Servant of the People faction has registered a draft resolution to appoint Mariana Bezuhla to the Foreign Policy Committee. It is proposed to recall her from the post of deputy chairman of the National Security Committee.

Hezbollah pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria, causing 9 deaths and about 3000 injuries. Hezbollah blames Israel, but there is no official confirmation.

The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation denied the fake about the injury of the First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in Lebanon as a result of an explosion in Beirut. There are no Ukrainian citizens among the injured.

In the Russian town of Suzha, which is controlled by Ukrainian troops, the Lenin monument remains in place, although damaged. The BBC denied the information about its demolition, which had been spread earlier on social media.

Russia is conducting an information campaign about Kursk for domestic and foreign audiences. The goal is to discredit Ukraine, spread fakes about “voluntary” surrender, and reduce reports of Ukrainian military success.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis reported that Russians were filming staged videos in Kursk region. The filming involves structures funded by the Russian Defense Ministry, including the Kryla Theater Studio.

The Russian invaders in the occupied territories of Ukraine are demanding that businesses register all their employees with military enlistment offices. This is part of the preparation for the possible mobilization of Ukrainians, especially those who do not have Russian passports.

The Verkhovna Rada may consider Zelensky's bill to deprive state awards for popularizing or propagandizing Russia or committing other illegal actions against Ukraine. It is proposed to deprive awards on the basis of a decision of the National Security and Defense Council, not just a court verdict.

Russian singer Larisa Dolina reported that her apartment had been seized due to fraud. She hinted at Ukraine's involvement, noting that the fraudsters were on Ukrainian territory.

Putin said it was impossible to negotiate with Ukraine amid the events in the Kursk region. The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis believes that this is an attempt to mislead the international community, as Moscow does not really want to negotiate.

Belarus is building up its military presence on the border with Ukraine to help Russia distract Kyiv. Lukashenko is trying to force Ukraine to disperse its forces, says the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.

The meeting approved a plan to strengthen the air defense system to protect people, infrastructure, and military facilities. They also discussed comprehensive protection of schools and security aspects of preparations for the school year.