The holiday was established by Zelenskyy's decree in 2021, celebrated on the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine. The date was moved to July 15 after the OCU and UGCC switched to the new calendar.
The Ukrainian energy system has become more resilient, but Russia is increasing production of ballistic missiles. Experts predict a change in strike tactics and larger-scale attacks.
EU countries agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2028. Protection will be granted only to those who fulfill military obligations in Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv for her 11th visit. She will announce new initiatives for the integration of the defense industry.
Part of the stolen products, the official supplied to local shops and cafes for further sale. He was also stripped of his military rank of major.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that grants military personnel among former convicts up to 30 days of leave and the possibility of transfer between units after one year of service.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law from August 2 for 90 days. This is the 20th vote of the current convocation on this issue.
An FSB agent, former head of the investigative department of the militia, was detained in Sumy region. He transmitted data for strikes on Ukrainian troops.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the control of rotations, where 72% were carried out in accordance with the order. At the same time, about two dozen soldiers remain on the front line without rotation for more than 200 days.
Ukrainians with temporary protection in Poland must update their data in the PESEL UKR register by August 31, 2026. To do this, they need to personally visit the commune office with a valid foreign passport.
The Verkhovna Rada on July 14 plans to consider the dismissal of Yulia Svyrydenko from the post of Prime Minister. Appointments in the government are expected on Wednesday, an MP reported.
Ruslan Kravchenko announced a shift from the "process for the sake of process" model to a "result" model.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Ukrainians of conscription age in Poland should return to Ukraine and join the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He also criticized some Ukrainians for their luxurious lifestyle abroad.
Personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers are functional, not political, aimed at strengthening the energy sector and housing and communal services. The expert believes that key appointments are related to preparation for the heating season under wartime conditions.
The European Commission plans to amend the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees in July. New applicants will have to provide a certificate from the Ukrainian authorities stating that they are not subject to mobilization.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft laws on extending martial law and general mobilization from August 2, 2026 for another 90 days.
The SBI opened a case over the death of a 52-year-old man who was hospitalized with severe injuries after the TCR. The cause of death was a traumatic brain injury, likely from a blunt object.
The SBU carried out a series of long-range strikes on strategic facilities of the Russian Federation, including oil depots and refineries. An airfield in Crimea and drone warehouses in Donbas were also hit.
Over the past day, 257 combat engagements took place on the front, a third of which were in three directions. The enemy carried out 70 airstrikes and used 8,676 kamikaze drones.
Under Helsinki, there is a network of over 5,500 bomb shelters capable of sheltering nearly a million people in the event of a nuclear attack or Russian invasion. The shelters are equipped with autonomous systems and are used in peacetime as sports complexes.
Russian troops carried out 212 combat engagements, 52 airstrikes with 152 KABs, and 2,227 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 39 occupiers were eliminated and 267 UAVs were destroyed.
A person liable for military service who violated registration rules since June 12 was brought to the Territorial Center for Recruitment and sent to the Military Medical Commission. At the scene, unknown individuals damaged and overturned an official vehicle.
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.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Kstovo and a railway bridge in the Luhansk region. A fire was recorded on the territory of the enterprise and damage to other enemy objects.
Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
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.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called the situation in the 425th regiment, where 25 soldiers died, shameful. He reported an investigation and the suspension of the regiment commander.
