Odesa

An air defense system has been activated in Odesa region to counter an enemy reconnaissance drone. This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of a high-speed target moving in the direction of Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.

The prosecutor's office returned the 3183 m² building of the Mutual Credit Society to the municipal ownership of Odesa. The tenant violated the terms of the agreement by failing to pay on time and carry out restoration.

Romania's Prime Minister says the country did not shoot down Russian drones near the border with Ukraine. According to him, Ukrainian air defense is doing this, and there is no danger to Romania.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy issued the first two licenses for the production of alcohol distillates to small producers. This was made possible by simplifying the procedure for obtaining licenses for small businesses.

Odesa region harvested 2. 57 million tons of grain with an average yield of 35.1 cwt/ha. The highest yield was recorded in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district at 42.1 cwt/ha.

Ukrainian banks issued 976 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 737 billion in May 2024. The majority of transactions were made on the secondary market, and the eHouse program remains the main driver of the mortgage segment.

More than 68,000 consumers lost power as a result of a nighttime attack by Russian UAVs. The power outage schedules have been reduced, but restrictions are still in place throughout the day in different regions of Ukraine.

In the west and center of Ukraine, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected, with hail and squalls in some places. In the east and south, it will be hot, with temperatures reaching 33° during the day. In Kyiv, no precipitation, 27-29° during the day.

Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa RMA, met with the WFP Director in Ukraine to discuss grain exports and humanitarian aid. More than 200 thousand tons of agricultural products have already been shipped from the ports of Odesa region as part of the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative.

The SBU announced the sentencing of a 64-year-old FSB agent to 15 years in prison for high treason. He collected intelligence on Ukrainian military facilities in Kharkiv region, working under the guise of a taxi driver.

Border guards of the Belgorod-Dniester detachment detained 15 men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. They paid from 4 to 10 thousand dollars for the services of an illegal “tour operator”.

An official of the State Migration Service was detained in Odesa region who tried to organize the illegal transfer of conscripts to Moldova. He demanded $10,000 from each client for his services.

On July 24, a drunken man stabbed a taxi driver in Odesa who refused to carry 5 passengers instead of 4. The attacker was detained and faces up to 15 years in prison for premeditated murder.

At night, Russian occupants attacked Zhytomyr region with about 10 kamikaze drones. The air defense system shot down most of the targets, but damaged an infrastructure facility and about 10 private houses. There were no casualties.

At night, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 38 Shahed drones. Air defense systems shot down 25 UAVs, and another 3 were lost after crossing the border with Romania. The attacks took place in several regions of Ukraine.

At night, Russian drones attacked Izmail district of Odesa region. An administrative building and a private house were damaged, two people were injured and one hospitalized.

In the western and some central and southern regions, short-term rains with thunderstorms, hail and squalls are expected. The rest of the country will be without precipitation. The temperature in the south will reach 32°, in other regions up to 30°.

The SBI has completed an investigation into two military officers who helped suspects in the murder of police officers in Vinnytsia region to hide. One faces up to 3 years in prison, the other up to 10 years in prison.

The survey showed an increase in the national identity of Ukrainians. 91.4% are proud to be Ukrainians, and identification with Western European cultural traditions has increased to 76.2%.

The survey showed an increase in the number of Ukrainians who speak Ukrainian in everyday life to 70. 5%. 69.5% of respondents rate their language proficiency highly, and 75.5% use it in social and professional communication.

In Khadzhybeyskyi district of Odesa, a driver ran over a TCR serviceman who demanded to see his documents. The TCR management condemned the incident and promised to bring the offender to justice.

Border guards successfully shot down three enemy Shahed drones during Russian attack on Odesa region. The enemy attack targeted the industrial and port infrastructure of the region.

DTEK energy company has announced that it has canceled the schedules of power outages until 16:00. According to Ukrenergo, no power outages are expected, and in Odesa region the schedules have been canceled until 18:00.

As a result of the anti-aircraft battle, 17 enemy UAVs were shot down. Most of them were shot down in Odesa region.

At night, Russian drones attacked Izmail district of Odesa region. Port infrastructure and a residential building were damaged, three people were wounded and two hospitalized.

There were explosions in Odesa region.

The Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling, has partially restored the roof and the most damaged side. Services are already being held, and the restoration is funded by donations from citizens.

Law enforcement officers exposed a group that worked to disrupt mobilization and disclose data on the Ukrainian military. Among the organizers was a former TV host who recruited seven accomplices to spread pro-Kremlin narratives.

The SBU detained two citizens of the South Caucasus who were collecting information about the Ukrainian Armed Forces headquarters in Odesa for the FSB. The court sentenced both to 8 years in prison for unauthorized dissemination of information.