In Kyiv, on July 25, the main State Flag of Ukraine on the Pechersk Hills was temporarily lowered. This was done due to the threat of thunderstorms and squalls of 15-20 m/s, to protect the flag from damage.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN has confirmed the death of at least 13,580 civilians, including 716 children. More than 34,000 civilians have been injured as Russia continues shelling, having fired 5,183 long-range munitions.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, appealed to UNESCO after a massive missile attack on Odesa, which damaged seven cultural heritage sites in the city's historic center. Among the damaged sites are four architectural monuments of national significance, including the Vorontsov Palace and the Londonska Hotel.
The mother of Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, Hanna, prematurely ended her conversation with TV host Oleksiy Sukhanov. The reason was questions regarding her interview with Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak, which was released earlier than the agreed exclusive with the Ukrainian TV channel.
Ukrainian writer Serhiy Zhadan became a laureate of the Austrian State Prize for European Literature. The jury noted his voice as an expresser of the experience of Ukrainians during the war.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with Alexus Hrynkevych the situation at the front and the US and NATO plan for Ukraine to receive air defense systems paid for by Europe. Syrskyi thanked Trump and Rutte for the prompt delivery of air defense systems, which are already on their way.
Donald Trump suggests the possibility of a trilateral meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, and himself. The US President believes that such a meeting should have taken place earlier.
Elon Musk ordered the Starlink terminals in the Kherson region to be disabled in September 2022, which caused communication disruptions and hindered the encirclement of Russian positions. This incident was the first known case of Starlink being disabled on the battlefield, raising concerns about the billionaire's influence on geopolitics.
In Lviv region, large-scale schemes for embezzling budget funds totaling UAH 51 million were exposed, in which 18 people received suspicions. Among the suspects are officials of local self-government bodies, communal enterprises, and heads of contracting companies.
The Krakow prosecutor's office is investigating the case of a former Polish soldier who is fighting against Ukraine as part of the Russian army. He is suspected of cooperating with Russian intelligence and spreading disinformation.
NEURC Chairman Yuriy Vlasenko stated that electricity tariffs for the population will not change despite the increase in price caps. NEURC increased the marginal prices in the electricity market during evening hours by 1.6 times.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 85 combat engagements on the front as of 4:00 PM on July 25, with most of them occurring in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. Border settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions were subjected to artillery shelling and air strikes.
The National Commission for State Regulation in the Spheres of Energy and Public Utilities has increased the price caps in the electricity market from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The decision will come into effect on July 31, 2025, setting prices up to UAH 15,000/MWh in the day-ahead market and intraday market, and up to UAH 16,000/MWh in the balancing market.
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing, which services Western aircraft and modernizes military aircraft, lost state support from January 1, 2025. The Defence City initiative could be a lifeline, but it needs changes to include aircraft manufacturing enterprises and lower the income threshold from defense contracts.
In June 2025, the Pension Fund of Ukraine recorded a record increase in the average salary for calculating pensions to 22,336 UAH. This is the largest monthly increase recently, which will affect future pension accruals.
World Drowning Prevention Day reminds of the dangers of water, especially when combined with alcohol. In Ukraine in 2024, about 900 people drowned, with half of these cases linked to alcohol consumption.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii stated that Russia is trying to use protests to destabilize the situation in Ukraine and discredit it in Europe.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski appealed to Donald Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg, with a request to resume arms supplies to Ukraine after Russian shelling damaged the Polish consulate in Kyiv. This incident became a key moment that influenced Trump's change of position regarding military aid to Ukraine.
Over the past day, 164 wildfires covering an area of over 211 hectares were recorded in Ukraine. In the Lviv region, a 22-year-old man inhaled smoke during a dry grass fire that destroyed a car.
Deputy Minister of Education and Science Yevhen Kudriavets stated that a significant percentage of young people, students, and schoolchildren, especially Olympiad winners, are going abroad. He emphasized that in order for young people to return, it is necessary to win the war and create new opportunities in Ukraine.
This will increase the burden on Ukraine's state budget, whose deficit exceeded 20% of GDP last year.
A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to break through to Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, but the Defense Forces repelled the attempt. In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian military personnel have regained some positions, and all enemy logistics routes are under fire control.
Today, July 25, final decisions are expected regarding the integration of basic general military training for students of higher education institutions from September 1. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Yevhen Kudriavets emphasized the importance of cooperation with students to understand the value of this training.
Law enforcement officers have detained 14 organizers of draft evasion schemes in various regions of Ukraine. Among them are officials, medics, military enlistment office employees, Telegram channel administrators, and a taxi driver, who face up to 10 years in prison with property confiscation.
Ukraine returned another group of children from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among those rescued are a child who was forbidden to speak Ukrainian and a teenager who was subjected to propaganda pressure.
A yellow danger level has been declared in Kyiv and the northeastern part of Ukraine due to thunderstorms, hail, and squalls of 15-20 m/s on July 25-26. Bad weather may affect the operation of services and traffic.
Yaroslav Hrubych, son of TV presenter Kostiantyn Hrubych, suffered a severe injury at the front, as a result of which he lost an arm and temporarily his hearing. He announced this on Facebook, calling it his second "birthday."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced possible talks with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump this week. He seeks to gather the leaders in Istanbul to discuss the war in Ukraine.
IAEA experts were unable to assess the damage to the ZNPP training center after the drone attack on July 13. The power supply situation at the plant is also unstable, and options for replenishing the cooling pond are being discussed.
Criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding the road traffic accident in which People's Deputy of Ukraine Yaroslav Rushchyshyn died. Details of the incident are being investigated by law enforcement agencies.
