Ukraine

Switzerland has expanded its sanctions against russia, imposing sanctions on 69 individuals and 86 legal entities, joining the 14th EU sanctions package in response to russia's ongoing military aggression against Ukraine.

Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khilyuk, abducted by Russia in 2022, is reportedly alive in Russian captivity but is being tortured.

A joint operation by Ukrainian special services caused explosions and fires at a Russian military airfield, a power substation, and an oil depot in various regions of Russia.

A gang of fraudsters, including an employee of the forensic bureau, an IT specialist and a repeat offender, stole almost UAH 1. 5 million from the bank accounts of fallen Ukrainian soldiers by accessing their personal belongings and hacking into banking applications.

94 children from Kyiv's Okhmatdyt hospital were evacuated to other hospitals in the city due to the Russian attack, and more than 460 patients were sent home.

Norway will provide Ukraine with spare parts for Sea King helicopters to support the operation and maintenance of the helicopters donated by Germany.

There are numerous cases of mobilization of persons under the age of 25 in Ukraine, which is a violation of the law. This was stated by the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets.

Medical facilities in the Kyiv region have begun accepting patients from the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital and other victims of the Russian missile attack: more than 430 beds have been deployed in 8 hospitals to provide the necessary treatment and assistance.

Ukraine does not expect a large-scale exchange of prisoners in the near future because of the significant difference in the number of citizens held: there are many more Ukrainians in Russia than Russians in Ukraine.

Ukraine has received 124 licenses and will send 140 athletes to participate in the upcoming Olympic Games, representing the country in almost all sports except for games, and the football team will qualify for the first time in Ukraine's independent history.

More than 400 women remain in Russian captivity as prisoners of war, and Ukraine is working to organize an exchange for their return with the help of the UAE.

Biden is urging Democrats to stop talking about switching candidates and promises to "run this race to the end" despite concerns about his age and final results.

Law enforcement officers in Prykarpattia exposed a criminal group that organized an illegal channel for smuggling conscripts across the Carpathians to escape abroad, charging between $3,500 and $5,000 per person.

More than 500 sports facilities in Ukraine were destroyed or damaged as a result of the Russian invasion, some of which remained in the occupied territories.

94 children have been transferred from Okhmatdyt hospital to other institutions. As of this morning, 57 people (all adults) are in municipal hospitals. 5 of them are in serious condition.

The full-scale war disrupted logistics chains and currency restrictions, forcing foreign suppliers to change the terms of cooperation with Ukrainian retailers, importing a smaller assortment, requiring pre-orders and payment, and abandoning cash on delivery.

In the occupied districts of Luhansk region, Russian invaders seize Ukrainian homes and mark them as "nationalized" property, even if the owners are present.

Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on July 8 killed 38 people, including 4 children, injured 190, and rescue operations are underway, while patients from the Okhmatdyt children's hospital have been transferred to other facilities.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia's brutal missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, which have killed civilians, including children, and said that at the upcoming NATO summit, NATO will decide to further strengthen its support for Ukraine.

Protesters doused the Russian Embassy in Prague with a red liquid symbolizing blood in response to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine on July 8.

The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 40. 7000/USD and UAH 44.07/EUR, devaluing the hryvnia against both the dollar and the euro.

Hot weather with temperatures up to 35-38°C in the south and east of Ukraine, thunderstorms and light rain in some areas, dry and hot in the Kyiv region.

Guerrillas sabotaged the main railway line connecting Russia and the occupied Donetsk region by burning down a relay cabinet, disrupting the transportation of military equipment and personnel to the war zone.

Russia should be deprived of its permanent seat on the UN Security Council because of its propensity to commit heinous crimes during its presidency and its illegal occupation of a seat that belonged to the Soviet Union.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 553,410 personnel and 8,178 tanks.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has signed a memorandum with Finnish satellite technology company ICEYE to deepen cooperation in space intelligence to strengthen national security and defense.

Ukraine is experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures reaching 38°C, which has led to the declaration of an emergency fire hazard level in most regions, except for some western regions where precipitation is expected.

On July 9, many countries celebrate International Gazelle Day to draw attention to the problem of the decline in the population of these graceful antelopes due to human activity, war and poaching.

Biden pledged to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and announced new measures with allies to protect Ukrainian cities and civilians from Russian missile strikes following Russia's recent deadly attacks.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili strongly condemned Russia's massive missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, including the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, emphasizing the brutal methods and tragic consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine.