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The Russian authorities in Crimea are removing power transformers from the canal's pumping stations to restore damaged energy facilities. "ATESH" reports a shortage of equipment due to sanctions.
The Russians released a video of the Orion drone without an optoelectronic station, which is a carrier of S8000 Banderol missiles. This may be a specialized modification for launching these missiles, which have a range of up to 500 km.
Netherlands summons Russian ambassador over hacking of video surveillance cameras on military aid routes to Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed a firm protest and continued support for Ukraine.
The First Lady met with the UNESCO Director-General and announced the opening of the installation "One Desk. Two Traces." Russia has damaged or destroyed 1,949 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine.
On July 13, the EU Council added the Russian company VK and the messenger MAX to the sanctions list. They are accused of cyberattacks and transferring user data to the Russian authorities.
The UK government has banned any support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, recognizing it as a threat to national security. Violations are punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
The Office of the Prosecutor General reported suspicion against two Russians for abuse of Ukrainian prisoners of war in correctional colony No. 7. Among the torturers are medic Vyacheslav Cherdantsev and prisoner Yaroslav Kirilov.
Germany summoned the Russian ambassador over cyberattacks against Germany, the EU, and Ukraine. The EU imposed sanctions against nine individuals and four organizations involved in cyber operations.
After mass expulsion from Europe, Russian intelligence officers relocated their espionage activities to Japan. They steal high-tech components for the Russian military-industrial complex.
EU has imposed sanctions against members of the Russian hacker group "Turla," which has been attacking targets in the EU and Ukraine since 2010. France will also summon the Russian ambassador over the cyberattacks.
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.
Guido Crosetto proposes expanding European defense beyond the EU to include the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, and Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to strengthen cybersecurity and create a center for combating hybrid warfare.
The Telegram channel Exilenova+ published a video of the attack on tankers in the Sea of Azov. NASA FIRMS recorded new fires in this area and on the infrastructure of the port "Kavkaz".
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Russia will not win the war, and Ukraine has achieved better results than predicted. He emphasized that Poland takes Moscow's threats seriously, but Putin does not have the means to attack today.
In Sumy, the number of victims as a result of the Russian attack on July 11 has increased to 43 people. Five victims are in serious condition.
In June, 265 Ukrainian civilians were killed and 1,816 wounded as a result of russian strikes. This is the highest casualty rate since the first months of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, which is a global problem. The adviser to the Minister of Defense stated that allies are reluctant to transfer stocks due to unstable security in Europe.
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.
A fake about a Belarusian Il-62 crossing the border was spread on social media, citing Flightradar24. The Air Force refuted this, calling the service an unofficial source.
Chinese company Z. ai has introduced the GLM-5.2 artificial intelligence model, which experts believe could simplify hacking attacks. It has an open-source code and costs half as much as equivalents from OpenAI and Anthropic.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
President Zelenskyy stated that repeaters for adjusting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine are operating on the territory of Belarus. He called on Lukashenko to turn them off within a week, otherwise the Armed Forces of Ukraine will do it.
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.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that long-range strikes on Russia are carried out with Ukrainian weapons. He emphasized that Putin made a historic mistake by attacking Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense has launched the TrophyLab platform, which provides access to research on captured Russian equipment. Partners will be able to study weapon samples and receive technical documentation.
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.
A rescuer wounded during the strike on June 15 has died in the hospital. Earlier it was reported that 4 rescuers had died.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin does not seek peace because he fears the return of the army without victory. He emphasized that Ukraine needs air defense and funding to deter aggression.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will continue to insist on creating an air defense system to protect Europe from Russian ballistic missiles. The project will be implemented together with partners.
The Prymorskyi District Court of Odesa found Serhii Shalaev guilty of the murder of activist Demian Hanul. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with confiscation of property.