Kyiv
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv, fires broke out in the Desnyanskyi, Shevchenkivskyi and Solomyanskyi districts. A warehouse, 10 cars and a truck burned down; the fires have been extinguished.
At least 5 missiles attacked Kyiv. In the Shevchenkivskyi, Solomianskyi and Desnianskyi districts, fires broke out due to falling debris.
The newly appointed French ambassador to Ukraine, Brice Roquefeuil, recorded a video address in Ukrainian, announcing that he is heading to Kyiv. He reminded that he previously served as the director of the Department of Continental Europe at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
An eight-meter steel sculpture "Phoenix" by Oleksiy Say was installed in front of the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The sculpture symbolizes the resilience and transformation of Ukrainians.
In the Dnipro district of Kyiv, a jacket with two grenade bodies and a fuse was discovered. The police seized the dangerous items, investigative actions are ongoing.
Andriy Sybiha held a conversation with Hakan Fidan about threats to navigation due to Russian attacks. Turkey could play a role in restoring freedom of maritime transport.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian ballistic strike on Bucha district hit a weapons exhibition that should not have taken place. Ten dead and about 100 wounded are reported, and two criminal proceedings have been initiated.
The EU's top diplomat condemned the attacks on Kyiv and other regions, calling them targeted against civilians. She will propose additional restrictions against the Russian military-industrial complex.
On the evening of July 24, police in Uzhhorod launched a special operation following a shooting in the Shakhtynskyi forest. A bullet caused a fire in an abandoned building, which spread to the forest; KORD has been involved in the search.
In the Bucha district, emergency rescue operations have been completed after the Russian missile strike. 10 people were killed, 23 houses and 34 cars were damaged.
American blogger Laura Loomer met with Deputy Head of the OP Serhiy Kyslytsia during her visit to Kyiv and received assurances that the Ukrainian side is ready to host US President Donald Trump and his special representatives.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military regarding the response to Russian terror. A course of action has been determined to protect cities and the maritime corridor.
The Appeals Chamber of the HACC rejected the defense lawyer's complaint and upheld the seizure of property of former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak. He is suspected of laundering UAH 460 million in elite construction near Kyiv.
After the Russian missile strike on a training ground near Kyiv, two criminal proceedings have been initiated. One of them is investigating the proper organization of the event that led to the death of 10 people.
Air defense forces shot down drones over Kyiv region, no hits on infrastructure were allowed. A car was damaged in the Brovary district and a house in the Fastiv district, no casualties.
In Kyiv, after a missile attack by the Russian Federation, medics were called to the Sviatoshynskyi district. The team has already left for the scene.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported explosions in the capital and the work of air defense forces. He urged residents to stay in shelters.
On Saturday, July 25, in Ukraine, daytime temperatures of +24+27 degrees, rain at night in the north and west. On Sunday, temperatures will rise to +25+29, rain with thunderstorms in the east and in Crimea.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held talks with the foreign ministers of Poland and Slovakia. They discussed Black Sea security, strengthening sanctions, and Ukraine's accession to the EU.
At the station in the village of Mala Oleksandrivka, the body of a boy who was engaged in train surfing was found. The police have launched an investigation into the accident.
UNN has compiled a selection of seven locations for recreation by the water in Kyiv, including beaches and pools. Among them are the Pushcha-Vodytsia beach with an eco-award and the Venice beach with modern infrastructure.
On July 24, it will be cool in Ukraine, with rain in some places. The coolest weather will be in the west, Sumy region, Poltava region, and Dnipropetrovsk region, where the temperature will reach +17...+20 degrees.
In the first half of 2026, 8,352 children were born in Kyiv, which is the highest rate in Ukraine. However, the birth rate in the capital decreased by 16% compared to the same period last year.
Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin during a visit to Kyiv promised to work on the 22nd package of EU sanctions against russia. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and the new aid package from Ireland.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is not satisfied with the state of implementation of "resilience plans" in the regions. He instructed the new Minister of Infrastructure to pay special attention to this area.
In the first half of 2026, 79,516 marriages were registered in Ukraine, with nearly 40% of couples using online registration. The most new families were created in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions.
President Zelenskyy met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Kyiv. The leaders honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that new concepts are needed to end the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that the U.S. is ready to seek a compromise when the opportunity arises.
Micheál Martin is in Kyiv today for talks with the President of Ukraine and the new Prime Minister. They discuss the war, EU support, and Ukraine's accession to the bloc.
On Thursday, July 23, moderate rains and thunderstorms are expected in the south of Ukraine, significant in Odesa region and Crimea. In the rest of the territory there will be no precipitation, daytime temperature 21-26°.