Kherson Oblast
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, there has been no stable electricity and water supply for months, and farmers suffer from fuel shortages. The occupation administration limits itself to bureaucratic decisions and does not propose effective measures.
Ukrainian drones attacked 13 energy infrastructure facilities in occupied territories. Since the start of the "Crimean switch off" operation, 177 targets have been hit.
On the night of July 30, 2026, GUR operators struck three targets of the occupiers in the south. Enemy losses are estimated at over 20 million dollars.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine on the night of August 1 struck a warehouse of unmanned naval boats, railway bridges, and a unit of electronic intelligence of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.
Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets reported the return of four children from temporarily occupied territories. This is already the fifth return mediated by the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump.
A Russian drone deliberately struck a fire engine of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Kherson region. The personnel were not injured, but the vehicle caught fire.
The government allocated UAH 419 million for salaries for the military administrations of Sumy, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv regions. It also instructed to prepare a decision on the special status of workers in frontline regions.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine disabled 10 power units in the occupied territories, including 6 in Crimea and 4 in Kherson and Luhansk regions. In total, from July 1 to 29, 164 energy targets were hit.
On the night of July 27, the Defense Forces struck an export terminal in Rostov-on-Don, causing a fire. Strikes on enemy targets in southern Ukraine also continue.
Law enforcement officers have notified in absentia of suspicion an employee of a special unit of the FSB of the Russian Federation, who in April 2022 tortured a civilian resident of the Kherson region. The victim was stripped, beaten, strangled, and sustained a gunshot wound.
According to President Zelenskyy, during the past week, russia used almost 1,700 attack drones, more than 1,630 aerial bombs, and 95 missiles against Ukraine, among which ballistic missiles prevailed.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck Russian military targets. A radar station, an ammunition depot, and UAV control points were hit.
The occupation authorities recognize housing as "ownerless" after owners refuse to re-register it under Russian legislation. Only in 2025-2026, 151 complaints were received about illegal "nationalization" of property.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, officials have begun to be issued military body armor. This creates additional risks, as civilian and military functions are deliberately mixed.
Due to hostilities and shelling, consumers in eight regions are temporarily without power. No outages are forecast for today, energy workers are carrying out restoration work.
Maksym Movchan and Anatoliy Radkovsky died on July 20 in the Kharkiv region while demining a de-occupied territory. Both had over 20 years of service and state awards.
On July 20-21, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck a number of Russian military facilities. Among the hit targets was the "Bussol-S" radar station in the Kherson region.
SBU special forces struck the FSB coordination center in a boarding house in occupied Kherson region. As a result of the attack by 13 drones, a large-scale fire broke out.
As a result of shelling of energy facilities, consumers in four regions temporarily remain without electricity supply. In Kharkiv region, a drone attacked an energy workers' vehicle, one employee was injured.
The Unmanned Systems Forces attacked 13 substations in occupied Crimea and four vessels of the Russian shadow fleet in the Black Sea overnight. In total, from July 1 to 19, 176 vessels and 96 energy nodes were hit.
In the Kherson region, the list of territories for mandatory evacuation has been expanded due to enemy shelling. Entry for families with children is also prohibited, and suburban routes are planned to be reduced.
The President of Ukraine reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, emphasizing the need to accelerate the implementation of agreements with partners on defense packages. As a result of the strikes in Odesa, two people were killed and five were injured, including three children.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, problems with harvesting arose due to a shortage of diesel fuel. The reason is the complicated delivery of fuel and restrictions on its sale.
In Kerch, due to a drone attack, the city is completely without power, and life support systems are operating from backup sources. In Sevastopol, temporary electricity restrictions have been introduced, and in Saky, water is supplied on a schedule.
In occupied Sevastopol, after a night Ukrainian attack, part of the city was left without electricity. The occupation authorities have introduced a special regime at facilities and are assessing the extent of damage.
The European Council has adopted sanctions against 15 individuals and one organization responsible for human rights violations against Ukrainian prisoners of war. Among those listed are individuals involved in torture in Olenivka and the pre-trial detention center in Taganrog.
In the coming hours and until the end of the day on July 13, thunderstorms are expected in most of Ukraine. The thunderstorm front, as indicated, will persist into the next day.
Russian air defense units in Crimea and the Kherson region have experienced a fuel shortage, leading to refueling limits. Crews go on missions with nearly empty tanks, abandoning equipment when fuel is lacking.
In the village of Novorontsovka, a 68-year-old woman died as a result of Russian artillery shelling. An investigation has been launched into the war crime.
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.