Ukraine

Border guards detained a man who was trying to illegally cross the border with Romania via the Danube River using an underwater scooter. This is the second attempt by the offender to illegally enter the neighboring country.

President Zelenskyy congratulated the medical workers on their professional holiday. He thanked them for their dedication and emphasized that Ukraine's medical system is functioning despite Russian attacks.

The situation in the Kharkiv sector remains tense. The enemy is trying to penetrate Ukraine's defense by concentrating forces near Hlyboke and Vovchansk, but Ukrainian troops are in control of the situation.

Dilshot Khalmatov lost to Kazakhstan's Yeldos Smetov in the 1/8 finals of the 2024 Olympics with a score of 0:1. It was the Ukrainian judoka's debut at the Olympic Games.

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.

The deputy head of the National Police said that Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion, loves Ukraine and considers his actions to be correct.

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with drones, artillery and mortars. Twenty-one explosions were recorded in Semenivka and Snovske communities, with no information on casualties.

Cyber specialists of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine attacked the Russian banking sector, blocking ATMs and brokerage applications. Users are unable to withdraw cash, cards are blocked, and Ukrainian intelligence has gained access to databases of Russian financial institutions.

Andrey Belousov called Lloyd Austin to inform him that Ukraine was preparing a “covert operation” against Russia. The United States took this seriously and warned Ukraine not to do anything similar.

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak announced a future increase in the number of Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.

Russia fears Kamala Harris's victory in the US elections, considering it a major disappointment for the Kremlin. Unlike Biden, Harris is less well known in Russia and is a source of considerable anxiety for the Russian elite.

The enemy attacked energy facilities in Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions. A mine in Donetsk Oblast was shelled, trapping 86 miners underground. The blackout schedules will be in effect from 17:00 to 23:00.

Donald Trump said that his election defeat could lead to a major war in the Middle East and even World War III. He met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Florida.

On July 27, Ukrainian athletes will compete in 11 disciplines at the Games in Paris. The sports include judo, shooting, diving, fencing, tennis, rowing, cycling, gymnastics, and football.

Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed an X-59/69 missile and 4 'Shahideen' on the night of July 27. During the day, another 8 air targets were shot down, including Forpost and Lancets in the south and northeast.

On July 27, Ukraine abolished customs duties and VAT on imports of power equipment and demining equipment. This applies to power generators, solar panels, batteries, and drone countermeasures.

Over the last day, 122 combat engagements took place, 37 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russia carried out 80 air strikes and fired 4,636 times, while Ukrainian defense forces repelled the attacks in various directions.

Cloudy weather with possible rains is expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will range from +25° to +34°, with a gradual increase. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 573,510 personnel and 8,331 tanks.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has authorized the operation of a new Ukrainian-made mobile car repair shop. It is more compact than its Soviet counterparts, mounted on pickup trucks and equipped for various repairs.

Today, July 27, medical professionals in Ukraine celebrate their professional holiday. Until 2023, according to the Soviet tradition, the Day of the Doctor in Ukraine was celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Last year, the celebration date was moved to July 27.

The occupiers have prepared a list of propaganda literature for schools and libraries in the occupied territories. The list includes books glorifying Russia's war against Ukraine and its 'heroes'.

Russia is facing economic challenges due to the war in Ukraine. Inflation has reached 9%, the Central Bank has raised its key policy rate to 18%, and military spending has become a major drag on economic growth.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects to approve the terms of a $50 billion loan to Ukraine by October. The funds are to be provided from frozen Russian assets, which are to remain blocked until the loan is repaid.

The EU High Representative called on China to facilitate the peace process in Ukraine and stop exporting dual-use goods to Russia. Josep Borrell asked China to use its influence on Russia to end the war.

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has added Lviv bell ringing to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This tradition includes a variety of melodies for religious and secular events and is passed down from masters to young people.

The Ministry of Justice has recognized the new rules for postgraduate studies introduced by the Ministry of Education for 2024 as legal. This decision was made following an appeal from the State Regulatory Service regarding a possible violation of the right to education.

Ukraine's Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko met with American partners. They discussed investment, financial support, preferential lending and the removal of anti-dumping duties on Ukrainian steel products.

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.

Narendra Modi is planning a visit to Kyiv on August 23. This will be the first trip to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister since the Russian invasion in 2022, following an invitation from President Zelensky.