War in Ukraine
Russian troops attacked Odesa region with strike drones. In Odesa district, hits were recorded on the upper floors of a residential building and damage to the roof of a construction supermarket.
Andriy Sybiha will take part in a meeting of the EU Council of Foreign Ministers and an event on the release of Ukrainians held by Russia. Key topics are sanctions, air defense, and Ukraine's accession to the EU.
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.
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.
Over the past day, 260 combat engagements occurred on the front line. The enemy used 8,866 kamikaze drones and 244 guided aerial bombs.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of personnel changes in diplomacy amid delays in arms supplies. He emphasized that agreements with partners must be implemented faster and more fully.
The President reported the results of the investigation after the explosion at warehouses in Vyshneve. It was established that the heads of state enterprises violated the law and the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the existence of a "window of opportunity" for achieving a just peace. He emphasized that Ukraine has become stronger on the battlefield and in the air.
Russian troops have started hiding homemade explosive devices in wet wipe packages. Residents are urged to be careful and not touch suspicious objects.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi stated that the NATO summit in Ankara became one of the most successful for Ukraine, despite concerns about Trump's position. He noted the constructive rhetoric of the US president and practical decisions, in particular regarding the license for Patriot.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine on the night of July 9 struck 12 tankers, a tugboat, and a dry cargo ship of the Russian Federation in the Sea of Azov. Also attacked the oil terminal in Bataysk and an ammunition depot in the Luhansk region.
UEFA is ready to block the return of Russian teams to international football. Key Western European associations oppose lifting the ban.
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.
Systematic strikes by Ukraine against Russian oil refineries are capable of paralyzing the economy and logistics of the Russian Federation. A key condition is the continuity of attacks to reach the critical threshold of capacity loss.
In Kyiv, as a result of enemy attacks since the beginning of the day, three residents have been killed and 10 people injured. Eight wounded have been hospitalized, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
The US President stated that his priority is to stop the war in Ukraine and save lives. He also expressed his belief that after the end of the conflict, Ukraine has significant potential for development.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the hospitalization of four victims as a result of a drone fall in the Desnyansky district. During the firefighting, rescuers discovered the body of a deceased woman.
In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, a drone fell and exploded near a gas distribution station, two people were hospitalized. Also, a UAV fell on a three-story non-residential building near a market.
The President of Turkey expressed support for Trump's peace vision for Ukraine. Ankara will continue military and diplomatic assistance to Kyiv.
President Zelenskyy confirmed strikes on two Russian oil refineries in Saratov and Tatarstan. He stated that Ukraine is fairly responding to attacks and the prolongation of the war.
The President of Ukraine held an important conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, discussing prospects for joint work in Europe on anti-ballistic defense. Zelenskyy informed about the situation in Ukraine and the need for additional air defense missiles.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery in Omsk. Strikes deep into the territory of the Russian Federation have become a new reality
Modern warfare is not only changes on the battlefield, but also a change in approaches to the development and implementation of the latest weapons.
On the night of July 7, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 8 tankers of Russia's shadow fleet that were carrying fuel to Crimea. The strike was carried out by attack drones of the Ukrainian company FirePoint.
The President spoke about the Crimean operation, which includes deep strikes and middle strikes. The goal is to slow down the militarization of occupied Crimea, control logistics and the fuel and energy complex.
Poland provided Ukraine with military aid worth about $4. 5 billion. The Minister of Defense stated that supporting Ukraine is a strategic task for Poland's security.
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.
UEFA called FIFA's decision to suspend Folari Balogun's disqualification a crossing of the red lines of football integrity. The decision was made after a call from US President Trump to FIFA President Infantino.