War in Ukraine
As a result of the night attack by Russian troops with ballistic missiles on Kyiv, two people were killed and six more were wounded. Among the wounded is a 16-year-old boy, three were hospitalized.
In Zaporizhzhia, they are expanding the capabilities of the "Air Alert" application and implementing Cell Broadcast technology. The signal in the event of a threat from KABs will sound for five minutes instead of three.
On the night of July 16, the enemy attacked Kyiv and Kharkiv. In the capital, hits on warehouse facilities were recorded, while in Kharkiv a cinema and tennis courts were damaged.
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.
The IHF Council has lifted restrictions for the national teams of Russia and Belarus, allowing the use of national symbols. The federation expressed solidarity with Ukraine and condemned the war.
After the AFU strikes on logistics, Russians have a shortage of drivers. In the TOT, they have intensified the recruitment of local residents with promises of big money.
On the night of July 16, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with strike drones. Hits were recorded in the Kyivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Nemyshlianskyi districts; there is no information about casualties at the moment.
On the night of July 16, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles. Explosions occurred in the city and a large fire broke out.
Serhiy Sternenko left the position of advisor to the Minister of Defense, where he dealt with UAV issues. He expressed hope for the approval of new tender requirements for FPV drones.
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.
The General Staff reported 235 combat engagements in a day. The enemy launched 6,001 kamikaze drones and dropped 170 guided aerial bombs.
The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Albania, Croatia and Slovenia. The sides discussed cooperation and increasing pressure on Russia.
The "Created by Women" Award is an annual initiative of the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Its goal is to support and develop women's entrepreneurship in Ukraine, promote gender equality, and foster sustainable economic growth.
The President of Ukraine stated that after the parliamentary elections in russia, the kremlin may intensify mobilization due to a lack of funds for contract recruitment. He emphasized the need to prepare for new challenges.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission signed a Letter of Intent on defense-industrial partnership. The EU allocated an additional 1 billion euros for drones within the framework of a 90 billion euro loan.
Ukraine and European partners have founded the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, which is launching the creation of a joint anti-ballistic system FREYJA. Well-known European defense companies are joining the project launch.
Russian troops struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb. The attack damaged a building and cars, injuring 8 people.
The updated eOselya program expands the list of recipients of loans at 3% to veterans and families of fallen defenders. The norms of housing area are also changing and income verification is being simplified.
The American company Lockheed Martin supports granting Ukraine licenses for the production of Patriot missiles. According to a Ukrainian official, the process will not take several months.
In the village of Yasna Polyana, two people died as a result of shelling, and three more were injured. On the morning of the same day, the russians wounded five people in Kramatorsk.
The European Union allocates €1 billion to Ukraine for the purchase of drones. This is another tranche under the €90 billion loan to support Ukraine.
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.
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
The US struck Iran's coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage facilities in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran threatens to halt the export of regional energy carriers.
Special Operations Forces struck the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant in Sevastopol on the night of July 14. The turbine hall with its cooling system was damaged, repairs may take up to 5 months.
European Commission President von der Leyen announced a new EU-Ukraine partnership in the defense industry. The parties signed an agreement on drones, which will combine Ukrainian expertise and European industrial scale.
Russians struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv with a KAB, injuring 9 people. They also attacked energy workers' vehicle with a drone in Yuriivka, injuring three workers.
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that the Russian leader is ready to make a deal. He also suggested that the war could end by the end of his second presidential term.
Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs stated suspicion that Russia plans to use Ukrainian drones to attack a NATO country. He drew parallels with the Gleiwitz provocation of 1939.
July 16 declared a day of mourning in Odesa due to the enemy attack on July 15, which killed three people. A maternity hospital was damaged, but everyone was evacuated.