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In July 2026, only one-third of mobile internet sessions in Russia took place without restrictions. The authorities are more actively implementing whitelist-based internet access and blocking foreign messaging apps and VPNs.
In Kyiv, a farewell ceremony was held for 20-year-old Vitalina Yarovenko, who died during a missile strike while saving people. She was buried at the Berkovetske Cemetery near the Alley of Heroes.
Apple removed Telegram from the App Store after detecting materials of sexual violence against children, but restored the app the same day after blocking the user. Telegram stated zero tolerance for such content.
Law enforcement officers detained three Russian agents involved in the explosions in Odesa. One terrorist attack was carried out by students, the other by a repeat offender who planted a bomb under a taxi driver's car.
Rosfinmonitoring added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to the list of terrorists and extremists after the FSB accused him of facilitating terrorist activities. The reason was the failure to delete channels and bots used to coordinate sabotage in Russia.
Law enforcement officers stopped the activities of a criminal organization that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million under the guise of investing in cryptocurrency. The organizers turned out to be two residents of Kharkiv.
A large-scale failure of Google, Apple, Samsung and GitHub in russia may indicate preparation for new blockades. The CPD believes this is testing of equipment for traffic filtering.
The domain addresses of Telegram, t. me and telegram.me, have become inaccessible due to a DNS failure, affecting the opening of links in browsers. The messenger itself continues to operate normally.
Ukrainian citizen Roman Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years in prison for setting fire to the car and house of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Accomplice Stanislav Karpiuk received two years, and the arsons were coordinated by a Russian-speaking curator on Telegram.
A lecturer at a Kharkiv university will be tried for passing intelligence about the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the Russian special services. She conducted correspondence in English for the purpose of conspiracy.
Court arrests woman for coordinating strikes on Kyiv via a covert broadcast from a hotel. She also transmitted data regarding air defense systems in Chornomorsk.
Perpetrators are distributing phishing links disguised as signature collection for petitions to the President. To authorize, they require a phone number and an access code.
A Verkhovna Rada committee has supported a bill to regulate the use of electric scooters and monowheels. The document prohibits driving under the influence but does not require a driver's license.
Scammers are sending out phishing emails containing viruses disguised as power outage schedules. Ukrenergo urges citizens not to open suspicious links or files.
In June, the number of border crossings rose to 100,000–115,000 people per day due to the holiday season. The highest traffic load is observed on the Polish border.
A 19-year-old youth is suspected of sending alcohol containing methadone to a serviceman at the behest of Russian special services. The marine died in the hospital after consuming the poisoned drink.
SBU Counterintelligence has detained an FSB agent in Kharkiv who was planning bombings in the city center. Twelve kilograms of improvised explosives were seized from the perpetrator.
The National Police has uncovered Russia's recruitment of girls to kill military personnel, with six cases already identified. Curators recruit perpetrators through the Telegram messenger.
Zelenskyy met with King Charles III and thanked Britain for its support. The President also held talks with the leaders of key European countries.
Scammers created a fake Diia website to steal data through a fraudulent application. The official service team has already blocked this malicious resource.
The detainee is suspected of spiking a serviceman's drink with methadone, allegedly acting on the orders of a Russian handler. The man was found dead; a murder investigation is currently underway.
Russian troops attacked Pavlohrad, causing a fire in a five-story building and several vehicles. Information regarding casualties is currently being clarified.
A 17-year-old resident of Balakliia transmitted coordinates and photos of Defense Forces equipment to the enemy. For his work, he received 645 hryvnias and is now in custody.
The SBU detained a former serviceman who spied on Ukrainian aviation to prepare an attack on Dnipro. The traitor faces life imprisonment.
The StopOdrex website has been blocked for the fourth time due to complaints from the Odrex clinic. Activists are currently working on its restoration. Meanwhile, the movement is expanding and is already represented on two social platforms, Telegram and Instagram.
A gang that defrauded residents of Kazakhstan through Deepfake and call centers has been exposed in Odesa. The scammers gained access to online banking and withdrew funds into cryptocurrency.
A police inspector sold two grenade launchers and ten anti-tank grenades for 30,000 hryvnias. The suspect was detained and remanded in custody.
In Ukraine, patients are increasingly organizing into grassroots movements due to a lack of trust in official mechanisms for protecting rights in the healthcare sector. Given the prolonged legal proceedings in medical negligence cases and the difficulties in obtaining forensic medical examinations, the question arises as to whether the healthcare system is capable of independently identifying medical errors, responding to them effectively and timely, and, most importantly, preventing potential tragedies.
An 18-year-old native of the Cherkasy region recorded the consequences of shelling and the movement of equipment for money. The court remanded the suspect in state treason into custody.
Cyberpolice warn of fake payments to pensioners via phishing links. Perpetrators are using Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) branding to steal banking data.