As a result of Russia's night attack on Ukraine, two people were killed and 15 were injured, including a 12-year-old boy. Damage was recorded in Kyiv, Kharkiv region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, and other regions where air defense forces were operating.
In the Kamianets-Podilskyi district of Khmelnytskyi Oblast, as a result of a night attack, ceilings, facades, and windows in 20 private houses were damaged. There are no dead or injured, the extent of the damage is being assessed.
The Center for Public Health has published a list of beaches in Ukraine where the water meets standards as of July 18. The list includes Kyiv, Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, and Chernihiv regions.
Due to worsening weather conditions, particularly gusts of wind and rain, 183 settlements in 8 regions of Ukraine were left without electricity. Oblenergo brigades are working to restore power.
Today, July 18, cloudy weather with moderate rains is expected in Ukraine, with heavy rains in Zakarpattia and Prykarpattia. Air temperature will range from 13-18° at night to 29-34° during the day in the south and east.
Over the last day, 12 people died on Ukraine's water bodies, including an 8-year-old child in Kharkiv. Since the beginning of last year, water has claimed the lives of 463 people, including 41 children.
Thunderstorms, localized hail, and strong wind gusts are expected in Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Odesa regions. The first level of danger has been declared, which may complicate the operation of enterprises and traffic.
A supermarket caught fire in Radekhiv, Lviv region; a State Emergency Service unit has responded to the scene. Rumors are circulating online about a lightning strike on solar panels as the cause of the fire.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko sent 348 prosecutors with disabilities to the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission for consideration. This decision was made due to the wide public outcry regarding the mass acquisition of disability status by prosecutors.
"Health Piggy Bank", "Affordable Pharmacy" and "Take Care of Your Health" — it was within these medical initiatives from the MHP-Hromadi Foundation that 1700 people in remote villages and towns were examined in six months. In places where doctors and pharmacies are often simply unavailable.
An 8-year-old boy drowned in Zhuravlivsky Hydropark in Kharkiv. His body was found by SES divers. Since the beginning of the year, 40 children have died in Ukrainian reservoirs.
The Ministry of Health has updated the list of beaches where swimming is allowed and prohibited. 23 out of 112 water samples showed an excess of E. coli index, and 32 out of 92 samples did not meet chemical standards.
18,000 Ukrainians have used the state affordable mortgage program "eOselia", purchasing housing worth over UAH 30 billion. Most choose compact housing, and more than half of the borrowers are servicemen and representatives of the security sector.
As of June 2025, the average salary in Ukraine is UAH 24,609. The highest salaries are recorded in Donetsk, Lviv, and Kyiv regions, the lowest — in Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, and Poltava regions.
In Khmelnytskyi region, lightning struck the "House of Prayer", causing a fire covering an area of 250 sq. m. Rescuers promptly extinguished the blaze, with no casualties or injuries reported.
Thirteen corruption schemes related to evasion of mobilization and illegal border crossing have been exposed in nine regions of Ukraine. Bribe amounts reached up to 16 thousand dollars, and the perpetrators planned to receive over 4 million hryvnias.
Units of the Air Command "West" shot down 2 cruise missiles and 54 Shahed-type attack UAVs. This happened in the area of responsibility of Air Command "West", which covers eight regions.
Due to worsening weather conditions (gusts of wind and rain), 681 settlements in six regions in western Ukraine were de-energized. The most affected were Zakarpattia, Ternopil, and Lviv regions.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation and MHP, together with Mariupol State University, announced the second wave of the "Community Leaders School" program. Participants will gain knowledge, mentorship, and grants up to UAH 1 million on co-financing terms.
Due to a break in the contact network in Khmelnytskyi region, a number of trains are delayed. Traffic is moving on one track, and restoration work is underway.
On the night of July 5, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 322 Shahed-type attack UAVs and imitation drones. The Defense Forces neutralized 292 enemy UAVs; hits were recorded in 4 locations.
Prosecutors have sent an indictment to court against Oleg Poberezhniuk, former commander of the 211th Pontoon-Bridge Brigade. He is accused of inaction by military authorities, as he did not react to facts of inhumane treatment and torture of subordinate servicemen.
MHP Company and the Charitable Foundation "MHP-Hromadi" in cooperation with Mariupol State University announces the recruitment to the School of Community Leaders 2. 0 — an educational grant program for local leaders who strive to implement changes in their communities.
In the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainians chose western regions and the sea coast for travel, as reported by Natalia Tabaka, head of the State Agency for Tourism Development. Travelers seek rejuvenation and recreation in nature, especially near bodies of water.
As a result of the large-scale attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine on the night of June 6 and during the day, 80 people were injured, and there were deaths in Kyiv and Lutsk. Zelenskyy called on partners to increase pressure on Russia to cease fire.
More and more Ukrainians prefer housing outside the city. Now every third person is considering buying a private house.
At night, the enemy attacked the Khmelnytskyi region. A private house, outbuildings, a fence and two cars were damaged. Preliminary, no injuries.
Due to the attacks by the occupiers, cultural heritage sites in 18 oblasts and Kyiv have been damaged. The infrastructure in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Kherson oblasts suffered the greatest losses.
Deterioration of weather conditions is expected in a number of regions of Ukraine. Thunderstorms, wind gusts and hail are possible during June 2-3, and the water level will rise in the rivers of Lviv region and Ivano-Frankivsk region.
The military law enforcement service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is investigating the incident in Kamianets-Podilskyi, where a clash occurred between representatives of the TCC and civilians. During the incident, soldiers and civilians were injured.
