Since the beginning of the year, Russia has carried out over 12 thousand strikes on Sumy region, resulting in 122 civilians killed and over 1. 2 thousand people injured. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported on the strengthening of the region's air defense to counter attacks.
Russia has intensified attacks on gas stations in frontline regions, creating risks for military logistics. Ukraine has more opportunities for a symmetrical response against Russia's fuel infrastructure.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that due to systematic strikes, 42. 74% of russian oil refining capacities have been taken out of service. Over the year, industry losses reached 13.5 billion dollars, causing a fuel crisis in Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The leaders discussed strengthening air defense and agreed to work together on this.
July is rich in holidays that reflect Ukrainian identity, in particular the Day of Ukrainian Statehood on July 15. This month honors military sailors, police officers, medical workers and other professions.
In 15 regions of Russia, restrictions on gasoline sales have been introduced, and in occupied Crimea, a state of emergency has been declared. The cause of the shortage is attributed to Ukraine's strikes on oil refining infrastructure.
Ukraine has passed the first hot month without power outages. Experts warn of risks due to heat, repairs, and possible Russian attacks.
SBU fighters struck the ships "Volga" and "Vyatka", as well as the ferry "Petropavlovsk" at the "Zatoka" plant in Kerch.
The Ukrainian energy system passed the first month of summer relatively stable, but remains vulnerable. Experts warn of a capacity deficit of up to 2.4 GW due to nuclear power plant repairs and possible new attacks.
A breast milk bank operates in Kyiv. Donor milk undergoes strict screening and pasteurization.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Law enforcement officers conducted the second stage of the anti-drug special operation "Rubicon", eliminating drug laboratories and seizing almost 90 kg of drug products. The value of the seized drugs at black market prices is almost 70 million hryvnias.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
The enemy attacked Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro with ballistic missiles and UAVs. In the capital, 140,000 subscribers are without power, and the roof of the Assumption Cathedral in the Lavra is on fire.
The Zaporizhzhia NPP has been reconnected to the 'Ferrosplavna' backup line after a three-day blackout caused by hostilities. The IAEA monitored the repairs and calls for "restraint" near the plant.
Experts predict massive attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure this winter to extract concessions. The Russian budget deficit has doubled to 81 billion dollars.
Due to an attack on a substation, the ZNPP has lost external power for the 19th time. The plant is operating on diesel generators to provide cooling for its six reactors.
Due to Russian attacks and NPP maintenance, an energy deficit of up to 2. 4 GW is expected this summer. In the event of heatwaves and further destruction, the capacity shortage could reach 40%.
The SvitloDIM program provides up to 300,000 hryvnias for equipment to keep elevators and water supply running. By the end of the year, they plan to cover 3,600 apartment buildings.
External power supply has been restored at the ZNPP after 15 hours of operation on diesel generators. This is already the 18th instance of the plant being disconnected during the war.
Due to the energy crisis, Ukrainians are en masse exchanging apartments for houses. Autonomy and private land have become the top priorities in the real estate market.
How to prepare an office for work during power outages.
Residents of old prefabricated panel buildings and upper floors will suffer the most from the heat without electricity. It is advised to shade windows and ventilate homes only at night.
All of Kyiv's combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) will be restored by winter, but risks of new shelling remain. Backup heating is already being prepared for most of the capital's buildings.
Due to heat exceeding 35 degrees, power restrictions of up to four hours are possible in Ukraine. The most difficult situation is expected in Kyiv, Odesa, and Kryvyi Rih.
The government is introducing direct PPA contracts between businesses and local producers. Enterprises with at least 60% self-generation will not be subject to power outages.
The CIA Director conveyed Trump's demand for reforms to Cuba as a prerequisite for cooperation. The US promises assistance only on the condition of fundamental changes in the country.
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil reserves due to the US blockade. Schools are closed due to the energy crisis, and electricity in Havana is cut off for 22 hours a day.
Emergency power outages have been introduced in the Kolomyia district of the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Specialists are already working on restoring the power supply.
Russian publishing houses are mass-removing mentions of war, emigration, and LGBT+ from books. AI is already being used to search for undesirable content in texts.
