Kyiv
As of the morning of July 8, Ukrzaliznytsia updated the list of trains delayed due to bad weather, including train No. 749/750 Vienna-Kyiv, which will be delayed by eight hours. Stormy weather conditions in Zakarpattia, Slovakia, and Hungary caused changes in passenger train schedules.
The GUR revealed the identity of Russian Armed Forces Major Denys Sheinov, responsible for preparing the missile strike on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital. He is the head of the special engineering service of the 121st Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment.
One of the victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv on July 4 died in the hospital. The total number of fatalities has risen to three.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the number of victims in the Kyiv-Dnipro bus accident increased to 33 people, with one person dead. The accident occurred on July 7 near the village of Petrykivka, where the driver lost control.
In Kyiv, police detained two foreigners, aged 25 and 27, for publicly displaying Nazi symbols. Clothing, a flag, and a chevron with prohibited images were seized from them.
On July 8, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +39° in most of the territory. In the western regions, short-term rains, thunderstorms, sometimes hail and squalls are forecast, and significant rains in Zakarpattia and Prykarpattia.
Suspended deliveries of some American military aid to Ukraine may resume after a series of meetings in Italy and Ukraine. The US has already informed Kyiv of its intention to resume supplies of engineering equipment and some types of armored vehicles.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine. This decision was made despite the previous suspension of supplies of some types of weapons due to low US military stockpiles.
Stormy weather conditions in Zakarpattia, Slovakia, and Hungary are causing changes in passenger train schedules. Flights from Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava are delayed, and the contact network near Barkasovo and Skole has also been damaged.
A strong storm with thunder and squally winds is raging in Lviv, leading to fallen trees and power outages. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi urged residents to stay in safe places.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the National Council of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, Maya Riniker. Switzerland will allocate 5 billion Swiss francs for Ukraine's reconstruction and is considering joining the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children.
The Patrol Police of Kyiv provided advice on safe riding on two-wheeled vehicles. Recommendations include checking the technical condition, using motorcycle helmets, and observing traffic rules.
After the dismissal of detective Stanislav Braverman, NABU is urged to dismiss Roman Nedov, who concealed property worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. His wife suddenly increased her income to UAH 7 million in 2021–2024.
In Kyiv, a man was notified of suspicion of stealing a rescuer's belongings from a fire station. He broke in while SES fighters were eliminating the consequences of the Russian attack on the capital.
The indictment against the current Head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, Pavlo Kyrylenko, on charges of illegal enrichment of over UAH 72 million and declaring false information has been sent to court. The investigation established that in 2020–2023, he acquired 21 real estate objects and a luxury car, registering the property in the name of his wife's relatives.
In the Dnipro district of the capital, a 43-year-old man was detained for launching fireworks from a balcony while intoxicated. He faces up to 5 years of restricted freedom for hooliganism.
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.
President Zelenskyy discussed replacing the current Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, with President Trump. Among the potential candidates for the ambassadorial position are Denys Shmyhal, Olha Stefanishyna, Rustem Umerov, and Herman Halushchenko.
Ukrainian singer Melovin announced his mobilization into the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. He will serve in the SBGS ensemble, using music as a weapon.
One-room and three-room apartments are cheapest in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv. Two-room apartments are available in Chernihiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Poltava.
On July 8, hot weather up to +36 degrees is expected in Ukraine, but cyclone Gabriel will bring thunderstorms to the west, north, Vinnytsia region, and Cherkasy region. In Kyiv, rain with thunderstorms is also possible in the evening.
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv on July 7, damage was recorded in the Desnianskyi, Solomianskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts. There are no casualties, utility workers are eliminating the consequences.
In Kyiv on July 7, a Russian attack damaged a 1-meter diameter heating network, leaving about 500 buildings without hot water supply. These include residential buildings, schools, and medical facilities.
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 July 7, strong heat up to +36°C is expected in Ukraine, with only short-term rains and thunderstorms possible in the west, Vinnytsia, and Zhytomyr regions. In Kyiv, the temperature will reach +33°C with no precipitation.
On the night of July 7, in two districts of the Ukrainian capital, debris from a downed UAV damaged a car, a water pipe, and windows in a non-residential building. Emergency services are working on the scene, with no injuries reported.
Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv, repelling an attack by Russian strike drones approaching the capital from the north. Residents are urged to remain in safe places.
On the night of July 7, an air alert was announced in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine due to the threat of attack UAVs. Enemy drones are approaching the capital from the north.
Maksym Bakhmatov, head of the Desnianskyi District State Administration, reported that the explosion near CHP-6 occurred due to a short circuit in the wiring of the security guard's trailer, which led to the ignition of a tank with oil. The fire is not related to the operation of the CHP.
In Kyiv, on July 6, the movement of freight transport, which was restricted due to high temperatures, was resumed. The restrictions were in effect from July 4 for trucks over 24 tons at temperatures of +28°C and above.