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Near Odesa, Russian troops attacked a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau with 18 crew members. Eight sailors were rescued, bodies of five deceased were found, the fate of another five is unknown.
The occupiers attacked the vessel GOLDEN LEO, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, with cruise missiles as it was leaving the combat zone with a cargo of grain. As a result of the strike, 5 people were killed, the fate of another 5 is unknown.
As a result of the night terrorist attack by Russia on July 19, the warehouse of the publishing house "Knyholav" was destroyed. Almost 250 thousand books were lost, but none of the employees were injured.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated its intention to continue attacks on Ukraine after the night strike on Kyiv. The ministry used a sports metaphor, noting that this is not the final.
Russian occupiers in Crimea are tightening communication restrictions; in Dzhankoy, network access is possible only 8 hours a day. The civilian population remains without communication for 16 hours, which is used to conceal troop movements.
The Russian Federation condemned the dismantling of a monument at a mass grave in Valgamaa County, accusing Estonia of violating international humanitarian law. In Estonia, the dismantling of Soviet memorials continues, and the remains of 795 servicemen are planned to be reburied.
From July 1 to July 10, the average price of AI-92 gasoline in Russia rose to 64. 5 rubles per liter. Fuel production covers only 65% of demand due to damage to refineries.
Russia plans to mobilize 500,000 people in the fall. Some of them will be thrown into battle within two weeks, while others will be trained for a month for a new front.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of Russia due to cyberattacks carried out by Russia. France condemned these actions as unacceptable and unworthy of a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine responded to the resolution of the Polish Sejm on the Volyn tragedy, calling for constructive dialogue. Ukraine emphasized the importance of joint search efforts and equal relations.
On the night of July 17, the Defense Forces struck military targets of the Russian Federation. Two tankers, the patrol ship "Svetlyak", an oil terminal, and the "Slavneft-Yanos" refinery were hit.
Energoatom refuted the Russian Federation's claims about Ukraine's involvement in the death of a person at the Zaporizhzhia NPP. The agency added that the Russians removed Ukrainian specialists and replaced them with untrained workers.
Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv is considering a motion to arrest the heads of a defense enterprise suspected of official negligence. Explosions at an ammunition depot after a Russian strike caused the deaths of seven people and injuries to 29.
Polish fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea for three days. European leaders warn that Russia is preparing for broader aggression.
On the 12th anniversary of the downing of flight MH17, Ukraine honored the memory of the 298 victims and emphasized the need to hold Russia accountable. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that justice is impossible without punishing the aggressor.
Russian occupiers have received orders to step up drone strikes on civilian infrastructure and motor vehicles in frontline areas and border regions. The GUR urges Ukrainians to remain vigilant and respond to air raid signals.
The Russian authorities have begun fining defense industry enterprises for failing to meet plans for forming air defense units. The plants "Lepse", "Selmash" and "Mayak" have been sanctioned.
On the morning of July 17, the Russian Federation attacked the port infrastructure of Mykolaiv with Shahed-238 drones. Three civilian vessels were damaged, and two Ukrainian citizens were killed.
Wheat futures reached a two-year high, but the gains were offset by weak U. S. export data. Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports have reduced a third of grain export capacity.
Trump claimed that China bought, stole or hacked tens of millions of voter documents. US intelligence believes the data was collected for influence campaigns, not election fraud.
The demands of the Russian antimonopoly service to Apple may be part of a scheme to block devices. It is noted that failure to comply with the ultimatum threatens fines and a complete ban on gadgets in Russia.
President Zelenskyy stated that due to Ukraine's actions, the number of Russians who wish for the end of the war is growing. At the same time, he emphasized that respect for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation has not increased.
Illia K. is accused of desecrating memorials and preparing sabotage with the aim of inciting ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko stated that the Russian Federation does not hide its intentions to continue the war of attrition. He called on the international community to increase pressure to change Putin's regime.
In the second quarter of 2026, Russians sharply increased purchases of dollars and euros, demand for foreign currency tripled. The dollar accounted for 68% of applications, and the bet on the yuan did not work.
GUR representative Andriy Chernyak stated that Russia uses all gaps in Europe for information operations. The campaign against Ukraine's European integration is a key direction of the Kremlin's hybrid strategy.
Head of Rostec Sergey Chemezov reported a 42% drop in the company's net profit in 2025. The reason cited is the rise in the cost of weapons production due to sanctions and problems in the Russian economy.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reports on Russia's preparation of hybrid operations and military provocations against NATO. Western partners are strengthening defense strategies in response to threats.
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, the president called for strengthening coordination and sanctions. The leaders of the region confirmed support for Ukraine and its European integration.
Péter Szijjártó left parliament to join Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. In his new position, he will be responsible for external relations and business development.