Ukraine calls on the world not to allow Russia to be elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization, as the aggressor country strikes ports, merchant ships, and kills sailors. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba emphasized that Russia should not set global standards for maritime safety.
The Croatian organization Dobro Dobrim and partners, with the assistance of Favbet Foundation, carried out a large-scale humanitarian delivery to Ukraine. The aid included 150 tons of food, hygiene products, and 13 tons of disinfectants for hospitals.
In occupied Crimea, blue barrels with technical water are appearing, indicating a deepening water crisis. The occupation authorities explain this with "drought," but the real reason is mismanagement and infrastructure destruction.
The government has updated the state support mechanism for agricultural producers using reclaimed lands. Funding will be directed towards restoring hydraulic infrastructure, which will allow for an increase in irrigated areas.
The destruction of the Kakhovka HPP and the decline of agriculture due to the war have created a favorable environment for the mass reproduction of locusts, which was widespread until the end of the 19th century. This phenomenon has been recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, and Zhytomyr regions, and in Zaporizhzhia, insecticides were applied to an area of over 6,000 hectares.
IAEA experts were unable to assess the damage to the ZNPP training center after the drone attack on July 13. The power supply situation at the plant is also unstable, and options for replenishing the cooling pond are being discussed.
Isolated cases of locust appearance have been recorded in Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions, while giant swarms have already flooded the south and east of Ukraine. The State Food and Consumer Service explains this by high temperatures, drought, neglected lands, and also the ecocide committed by the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will open a conference of Ukrainian ambassadors on July 21. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that together with the ambassadors, he witnessed the consequences of Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia.
Over 2. 2 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have received "vital" cash assistance from UNHCR to restore damaged housing. This has allowed some families to return to their homes and repair them.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet destroyed a Russian crossing in the Zaporizhzhia region with two high-precision GBU-62 aerial bombs equipped with the JDAM-ER kit. This crossing was the only logistical route for the Russian troop grouping advancing in the Kamianske area.
Ukraine has returned a group of teenagers from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children were under pressure, without access to Ukrainian education, and under threat of mobilization.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that all suspicions raised against the "Autostrada-Pivden" company are legal and supported by expert examinations. He initiated an audit of all criminal proceedings in the infrastructure sector, promising punishment for those guilty and protection for those against whom cases are fabricated.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting in the Kherson region, where they discussed the key needs of the region affected by Russian aggression. Plans include the construction of shelters, underground hospitals, the restoration of Posad-Pokrovske and financial support for communities.
Seizure of over UAH 240 million in state funds in the construction of a water pipeline to Kryvyi Rih: five members of the group, including the owner of a major road construction company, have been notified of suspicion.
Crimea's reservoirs are rapidly losing water, which could lead to a deficit like in 2020-2021. The occupying authorities prioritize water supply to resorts, ignoring the needs of the local population.
The occupiers staged demonstrative events in honor of the blowing up of the Kakhovka HPP, trying to shift the blame to Ukraine. The ecocide led to significant casualties and losses of 78 billion hryvnias.
Due to the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, the EU and IOM are allocating funds for the restoration of pumping stations and water pipelines. The project is designed for 700,000 residents, including IDPs.
Russian attacks in Ukraine have led to more than 8,000 crimes against the environment, causing €85 billion in damage. The war has heightened attention to the protection of environmental resources.
As a result of Russia's invasion, direct damage to Ukraine's infrastructure increased by $12. 6 billion to $170 billion. The largest losses were incurred in the housing stock ($60 billion), transportation ($38.5 billion), and energy ($14.6 billion).
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for using UAH 8 billion for the construction of water mains in Mykolaiv region. The project involves the construction of three water intake sites from the Southern Bug River to supply Mykolaiv with water.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a list of 22 research projects in the areas of defense, medicine, ecology, energy, etc. More than UAH 186 million has been allocated for the implementation of the developments over the next two years.
The government has approved a pilot project to restore hydroelectric power plants damaged by Russian shelling. Design and construction of the facilities will take place without obtaining urban planning conditions and other permits.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on human rights in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The document was supported by 81 countries, for the first time officially recognizing Russia's actions as a “war of aggression.
The experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise estimated the timeframe for the recovery of various ecosystems in Ukraine after the war. It will take 30-50 years to fully restore forests, 10-20 years for water resources, and 10-40 years for protected areas.
More than 5,800 cases of direct damage to Ukraine's environment due to Russian aggression have been recorded. The explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and the occupation of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant pose a threat not only to Ukraine but also to the entire region.
Due to russian aggression, Ukraine has suffered large-scale environmental damage. The conference in Helsinki discussed environmental challenges and mechanisms of liability for environmental damage.
“Ukrhydroenergo has dropped its lawsuit against Russia over the destroyed Kakhovka HPP. The company will hold additional consultations with the government to determine the most appropriate course of action in line with the national strategy.
Russians are cutting off water supply in occupied Donetsk and Makiivka. The reason is the criminal activity of the occupation administration, not “planned works” as the occupiers claim.
Ukraine is interested in the Dutch experience in urban planning and water infrastructure development. Oleksiy Kuleba discussed this issue with the Dutch representative, thanking her for her support of Ukraine.
The PACE unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainians. The document also draws parallels with Russia's current aggression and calls for support for Ukraine.
