Crimea
According to the Foreign Intelligence Service, as of July 3, Russia has harvested 3. 8 million tons of grain, which is four times less than last year. The average yield decreased from 41 to 31 centners per hectare, and in the occupied territories of Ukraine, the harvest is almost half as much.
On the night of July 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with S-300/400 missiles and 54 Shahed-type attack UAVs. Air defense forces destroyed 34 enemy drones in the north and south of the country.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced conditions for ending the war, including recognition of annexed territories and demilitarization of Ukraine. He also demands the lifting of sanctions, the return of assets, and Ukraine's neutral status.
The SBI has completed its investigation into Serhiy Kolbin, commander of the Sevastopol "Berkut", and his subordinates. They are accused of killing Maidan activists and facilitating the occupation of Crimea, specifically of using prohibited ammunition on February 18, 2014, which led to the death of three people.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR MOU) has published an order from the commander of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces regarding the urgent reinforcement of the military base in Armenia. Personnel selection is being carried out from four combined arms armies, and individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking are prohibited from being selected.
A new Covid strain, Stratus, is spreading in the UK, featuring a unique symptom – hoarseness of voice. Variants XFG and XFG.3 account for about 30% of Covid-19 cases in England, but do not cause more severe illness.
On the night of July 7, Russia launched 4 S-300/400 missiles and 101 drones at Ukraine. Air defense neutralized 75 drones, but hits were recorded in 7 locations.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) has released data on 110 cultural values appropriated by Russia during archaeological excavations in Crimea in 2014–2025. Among them are exhibits from Chersonesus Taurica and other sites, which were transported to a museum in Yekaterinburg.
Ukrainian partisans of the "ATESH" movement destroyed a relay cabinet near Debaltseve in Donetsk region. This disrupted logistics and delayed supplies for Russian troops in the Donetsk direction.
In Novorossiysk, on the night of July 6, an "attack by unmanned boats" was announced. Sirens and explosions were heard in the city, and the threat was canceled in the morning.
Ukrainian military neutralized 117 out of 157 enemy Shahed-type UAVs that attacked Ukraine on the night of July 6. The attack continues, new groups of drones are entering from the northern direction.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the defenders of the Ukrainian sea on Navy Day, noting the millennial traditions and the key role of the fleet in repelling aggression. He recalled the destruction of 28 enemy ships, the strike on the Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, and ensuring the security of the "grain corridor."
July 6 marks the Day of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the birthday of the American dollar, and World Cardiologist Day. Also on this day, the world fights zoonotic diseases and celebrates World Kiss Day.
The HUR reports that the Kremlin is accelerating the manning of the military base in Gyumri, recruiting personnel from Rostov, Volgograd regions, and occupied Crimea. This is happening against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation.
On July 5, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness and thunderstorms, especially in the north, center, east, and southeast. Air temperature will decrease, except for the southern regions, Crimea, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russia is trying to legalize fake "referendums" in the occupied territories by putting pressure on the UN. Documents regarding the "legitimacy" of the annexation of Kherson region were handed over on behalf of Saldo, which the CNS considers invalid.
Expert Valentyn Hladkykh pointed out that Petro Poroshenko did not fulfill his promise to restore the destroyed Shukhevych museum. On the ruins of the estate, damaged by a "Shahed" in January 2024, weeds are flourishing instead of reconstruction.
An air raid alert has been declared in several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic weapons from Crimea. This comes amid an announced phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Agents of the ATESH resistance movement warn of an increase in the number of strikes on military targets in Donetsk. This is due to the transfer of a significant amount of air defense equipment to Crimea, which makes the Donetsk region more vulnerable.
Ukraine is negotiating with potential mediator countries for the return of civilian hostages, including Crimean political prisoners.
During the full-scale invasion, Russia lost over 135 aircraft, including 30 Su-34 fighter-bombers. This Su-34 model plays a key role in daily combat sorties along the front line.
In Russia's Izhevsk, explosions occurred at the electromechanical plant "Kupol", which produces Tor air defense systems and Harpy-A1 attack drones for the Russian army. The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenko, confirmed the drone attack.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine released footage of the operation to hit Su-30s with drones at the airfield in Saky. Among other targets are the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system and several radar stations.
A large fire was reported in temporarily occupied Crimea, south of the village of Kurortne, where S-300/S-400 SAM systems and a Kasta-2E2 radar are located. Photos and videos of the damaged facilities appeared online.
ISW analysts indicate that the Russian Federation has larger territorial ambitions in Ukraine than Crimea and the four annexed regions. Putin and his inner circle use narratives about "Donbas", "Novorossiya" and "one people" to justify their encroachments.
Russian occupiers approved a project for building a shopping center and cottages on the site of a Roman fort from the 2nd–3rd centuries CE in the Balaklava district of Crimea. The site has historical value; a sanctuary of Jupiter Dolichenus was found there.
Siyar Kurshutov, allegedly co-owner of the Telegram channel "Joker", is resuming information attacks, which journalists link to pressure on Ukrainian businesses. The channel has already attacked Uklon and is now targeting SCM, Rinat Akhmetov, and the "Aromateka" store.
Russia has deployed 15 trucks with fighters of the Chechen unit "Akhmat" to occupied Mariupol. The Kadyrovites are being prepared for transfer to the Zaporizhzhia region for rotation.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 107 Shahed-type drones, 74 of which were neutralized, with 64 shot down. The main strike hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, with 15 hits recorded.
On the night of June 30, Russian-occupied Crimea was attacked by drones, and traffic on the Crimean Bridge was blocked. Local residents reported the operation of Russian air defense and the ascent of military helicopters.