Russian troops struck Chernivtsi and the region, damaging administrative buildings, residential buildings, and cars. As a result of the attack, two people died and 14 were injured.
Head of Chernivtsi OVA Ruslan Zaparanuk refuted information about the death of two more seriously wounded, confirming that the number of people killed as a result of the Russian attack in Chernivtsi is two. Doctors continue to fight for the lives of all seriously wounded.
The General Staff reported 186 combat engagements over the past day, 63 of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 75 airstrikes, dropped 135 guided bombs, and carried out 5535 shellings.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived on an official visit to North Korea. He declared an "invincible brotherhood" between the countries, and North Korea assured support for Russia's policy regarding the protection of its territorial integrity.
On July 11, Russian troops lost 1070 soldiers and 31 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.07.25 amount to 1,032,690 personnel.
In Lutsk, an enemy attack destroyed a private house, causing damage to windows in neighboring houses and setting a car on fire. There is no information about casualties.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statement about not wanting Russia to be defeated in Ukraine contradicts Beijing's public statements about neutrality. ISW analysts believe this indicates an interconnected future for Beijing and Moscow.
In Lviv, on Mytropolyt Andrey Street, a two-story residential building was damaged as a result of an enemy attack. Partial destruction of the entrance, gas and water leaks were recorded, with no fatalities or injuries.
Poland activated air defense forces and began patrolling its airspace due to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine. This was done to ensure security in areas bordering the threat zones.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that military censorship in Russia is justified, citing "war in the information space. " Russian authorities have blocked media and social networks, and introduced laws on "discrediting" the army.
On the night of July 12, explosions were heard in several Ukrainian cities, including Lutsk, Lviv, and Chernivtsi. In Kyiv, air defense forces are operating in the Holosiivskyi district, and new cruise missiles are entering from the Sumy region.
The tourist season in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine has been disrupted due to a lack of tourists and staff. Most guesthouses are closed or converted into barracks, and the only "tourist flow" consists of collaborators' families.
On the night of July 12, Russian troops massively attacked Ukraine with attack drones. The Air Force warned of a UAV threat to Kyiv, where air defense was operating; explosions were also recorded in Mykolaiv, Kropyvnytskyi, and Cherkasy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of new European defense packages. Strong steps regarding sanctions against Russia are also expected.
Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun will represent Croatia starting July 2026. The International Gymnastics Federation approved this decision, which the athlete explained by the war and lack of support in Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 145 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy carried out 1178 kamikaze drone strikes and 3972 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos. The parties discussed the creation of a special tribunal for Russia, compensation for victims of aggression, and the return of Ukrainian children.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resumption of military aid supplies to Ukraine, particularly from the US and European partners. Ukraine is working on new deliveries, increasing its own weapons production, and strengthening air defense.
President Zelenskyy announced work on new agreements regarding weapons and air defense, emphasizing rapid implementation. He expects detailed reports from officials, warning of personal personnel conclusions for failures.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with US congressmen, discussing the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense and new tough sanctions against Russia. The diplomat thanked Congress for its support and emphasized Ukraine's readiness to share knowledge.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to transfer pension funds of internally displaced persons who have not used their accounts or undergone identification for more than a year to the Pension Fund of Ukraine for storage. The right to these funds fully remains with the pensioners, who can receive them after undergoing identification.
A package of draft laws has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, aiming to make the subsistence minimum a real social standard. This will allow separating it from the calculation of fines and officials' salaries, ensuring a gradual increase.
A 17-year-old boy, who was under pressure from the occupiers due to his brothers serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was successfully returned from the temporarily occupied territory. He was threatened with forced conscription into the Russian army.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the continuation of work with the American side at the military level next week, confirming the visit of US President's special representative Keith Kellogg. New European defense packages are also being prepared, and strong steps regarding sanctions against Russia are expected.
Fugitive businessman Serhiy Kurchenko and a number of high-ranking Russian officials have been served with a notice of suspicion for appropriating Ukrainian enterprises in the occupied territories. From 2017 to 2021, they exported products worth over 55 billion hryvnias to Russia and other countries.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed a North Korean-made Type 75 multiple rocket launcher system in the Kupyansk direction. This was carried out by pilots of the First Presidential Brigade "Bureviy".
The US Senate Armed Services Committee approved the National Defense Authorization Act, which provides for $500 million in aid to Ukraine and extends the Security Assistance Initiative until 2028.
Retired British Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon believes that Russia is seriously considering a scenario of a nuclear strike on Ukraine. He emphasizes that the creation of a Franco-British nuclear alliance could become a deterrent for the Kremlin.
Information about a criminal case regarding tax evasion by Vagif Aliyev's companies is inaccurate. Journalists refuted this data, stating that no proceedings were opened against the developer.
Law enforcement officers conducted searches in "Techno Yizhak" stores in a case concerning tax evasion and equipment smuggling. Over 3000 units of equipment without origin documents were seized, and the involvement of customs officers is being investigated.
