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The occupation authorities recognize housing as "ownerless" after owners refuse to re-register it under Russian legislation. Only in 2025-2026, 151 complaints were received about illegal "nationalization" of property.
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The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted a law allowing citizens with criminal records to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. ISW analysts believe that the Kremlin is preparing to announce mobilization and possible civil unrest.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, officials have begun to be issued military body armor. This creates additional risks, as civilian and military functions are deliberately mixed.
The Ministry of Energy refuted information about fixing increases in gas and electricity tariffs from 2027. It was emphasized that the memorandum only provides for the preparation of a roadmap for energy sector reform by the end of 2026.
Oleksii Stalker stated that those who do not serve talk the most about army reform. He named Shabunin, Mokryk, and Nikolov as examples of fictitiously discharged or reserved individuals.
Ukraine has committed to the IMF to gradually increase tariffs for gas, heating, and hot water. At the same time, it plans to provide targeted support to vulnerable households.
President Zelenskyy announced the appointment of Major General Ihor Skybyuk as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The further service of Oleksandr Syrskyi and Andrii Hnatov has also been determined.
The SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack by detaining a Russian agent who was planting explosives under a military vehicle. According to the SBU, the recruited deserter also registered Starlink terminals for the enemy.
US Central Command struck Iranian military centers and logistics to weaken threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warned of retaliatory measures, and Trump threatened strikes on a nuclear facility.
Oleksandr Syrskyi is leaving the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is handing over an army that has gone on the offensive and liberated 700 square kilometers of territory.
How the new algorithm for returning from AWOL works through the Army+ app. Step-by-step instructions for reinstatement in the 1st Corps of the NGU "Azov".
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the Russian Federation could use captured Ukrainian drones for provocations against NATO countries. Poland, the Baltic states, Finland, and Romania could be at risk.
Oleksiy Shevchuk stated the need for registration and declaration of all campaigns that influence state bodies. He warned against the "gray zone" of uncontrolled advocacy structures that may hide the true beneficiaries.
President Zelenskyy met with commanders of army corps and discussed preparations for various scenarios of developments in the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction. They also considered the needs for strengthening frontline air defense.
Three men in Dnipro attacked a volunteer, beat him and stole $11,000 collected for a vehicle for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspects have been notified of suspicion of robbery and extortion.
In Ukraine, an organized group was exposed that fictitiously employed conscripts as teachers of a private institution. Over two years, about 200 people received deferments, eight participants were detained. Law enforcement officers exposed a group that had been fictitiously registering conscripts as teachers for more than two years. Eight people were detained, 30 searches were conducted.
Nearly 100 American soldiers have been wounded since July 7 amid the conflict with Iran. The US has launched new strikes on Iran, targeting command centers and naval infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy gathered weapons manufacturers and corps commanders at the Staff meeting for the first time. They agreed on a regular communication format coordinated by the Ministry of Defense and the National Security and Defense Council.
Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck three tankers in the Black Sea and a railway bridge across the Kalmius River. Also six enemy air defense and radar reconnaissance assets were hit.
Law enforcement officers detained the suspects in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions. They registered Starlink terminals for a fee, which were then used by the occupiers.
President Zelenskyy held meetings with commanders Prokopenko, Obolensky, and Apostol. They discussed prisoner exchanges and the widespread use of drones.
Dmytro Lytvyn stated that today one should not expect the appointment of a new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He urged caution regarding information from anonymous Telegram channels.
New Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held his first conversation with the head of the European Commission, discussing reforms and European integration. He also raised the issues of sanctions, air defense, and financial aid.
Prosecutors uncovered a scheme of illegal accrual of "combat" payments totaling over UAH 2. 35 million in a military unit. The heads of the medical service entered false information about the subordinate's participation in hostilities.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the Kremlin may consider the Baltic countries and Poland as the next target for escalation. Experts consider Estonia the most vulnerable due to military resources and geography.
Due to failures in the war against Ukraine, the Kremlin may resort to new escalation. According to the minister, the Baltic region and Poland are the nearest targets.
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment, a 19-year-old to 15 years in prison for a terrorist attack near a military enlistment office. The explosion was carried out on the orders of Russian special services, a courier was killed, seven were injured.
Volunteer and public activist Maria Berlinska stated that citizens can protest, but cannot choose the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with cardboard signs. She warned against criticism of the military command, which plays into Russia's hands.
Brent oil prices increased by 3. 14% to $90.87 per barrel due to the escalation of military actions between the US and Iran. The conflict has restricted oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, causing the largest weekly increase since April.