War in Ukraine
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council is recording the spread in the Czech information space of claims about the negative consequences of Ukraine's strikes on russia. These narratives are being disseminated by resources that Czech researchers classify as sources of pro-Kremlin propaganda.
Two new categories of claims to the International Register of Damage are now available in the Diia app. They concern humanitarian expenses and the demining of territories.
In July 2026, Russia's economy deteriorated: oil and gas production fell by 9. 3%, domestic demand grew by only 1.5%, and investment declined by 2.1%. A downturn was recorded in most regions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, beginning his visit by honoring the memory of fallen defenders. He emphasized the importance of increasing the number of memorial sites for heroes.
U. S. intelligence warned European allies about a possible Russian hybrid attack on the Baltic states and Poland. The attacks could include infrastructure sabotage or false-flag provocations.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the control tower of the Saki airfield and a repeater used to control attack UAVs in Crimea. This weakens the enemy's capabilities.
The SBU neutralized a Russian intelligence agent network consisting of 14 people who collected data on Ukrainian air bases. The enemy planned to use this information for missile strikes against F-16 and Mirage 2000 aircraft.
The bodies of 261 fallen soldiers, who may have been Ukrainian military personnel, have been returned to Ukraine. Investigators will carry out procedures to identify the deceased.
Modern weapons manufacturers are working increasingly closely with the military, receiving feedback from the front and rapidly modernizing weapons. An expert explained why private defense companies are becoming technological partners of the army.
An explosion occurred on Stoletovsky Avenue in temporarily occupied Sevastopol. According to Russian media, former commander of the Ukrainian submarine "Zaporizhzhia" Robert Shageyev, who betrayed his oath, may have been blown up.
The driver and his assistant were killed as a result of a Russian drone strike on a train in Odesa region. The President emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and increase pressure on Russia.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Bashkortostan, 1,300 km from the border. A fire broke out at the facility, which is involved in supplying the Russian army.
Bohdan Krotevych said that he had not heard the former defense minister's position on the protests. He believes that Fedorov needs to make up his mind, as his statements are contradictory.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme involving the fictitious employment of men as teachers at private lyceums for $10,000 in order to obtain a deferment. Five organizers have been notified of suspicion, and 21 men evaded conscription.
Russian forces attacked Odesa, resulting in damage to infrastructure. Details of the incident are currently being clarified.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko met with the Ambassador of Japan, discussing the country’s possible participation in the Drone Deal initiative. The parties also touched on Ukraine’s energy security and reconstruction.
The enemy attacked a passenger train carrying 340 passengers; the strike hit the locomotive. The driver and his assistant were killed, and the passengers were evacuated by bus to Odesa.
The enemy struck the enterprise in Chernihiv again; it had already been attacked in the morning, using a "Banderol" munition. There is no information about casualties.
After his approval rating fell, Putin embarked on a PR tour of cities across Russia, visiting six cities in three weeks. The Kremlin is using the trips to demonstrate activity, restricting residents and creating a staged picture.
ESBU analytical reports are grounds for an investigation, but not evidence of a crime. Lawyer Oleh Shram warned of the risks of pressure on businesses due to abuse of this mechanism.
Romania scrambled two F-16s because of a group of drones near the border. One target entered the country's airspace for 10 minutes, after which explosions occurred on Ukrainian territory.
As a result of overnight shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions have been left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Odesa region; outages are not expected today.
Democrats Warren and Coons are demanding an explanation of why the United States suspended sanctions against Russia for 17 months despite fruitless peace negotiations. They point out that the last serious restrictions were imposed in October 2025, and that Russia easily evades them.
Over the past day, 260 combat engagements were recorded at the front; the enemy carried out 78 airstrikes and used more than 10,000 kamikaze drones. The largest number of attacks — 26 — took place in the Pokrovsk direction.
A Russian drone hit the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa region, killing the driver and his assistant. The 340 passengers and train crew were evacuated; none of them were injured.
Oil from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which ran aground in June, has contaminated beaches in Ras Madrakah. The slick is expected to reach the southern coast of Masirah Island in the coming hours.
Following a UAV attack, a fire has been reported at the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refinery in Salavat. A Wildberries warehouse complex in the Chishminsky District is also reportedly on fire.
The President of Ukraine said that only 5% of American interceptor missiles are needed to survive the winter. He added that 10% would make it possible to destroy all Russian ballistic missiles.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones. Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 111 UAVs; hits were recorded at 15 locations.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day Russian forces lost about 1,310 servicemen, three tanks and 51 artillery systems. Russia’s total losses since the start of the invasion amount to approximately 1,462,970 servicemen.