Ukraine
As a result of an enemy UAV strike on a medical facility in Sumy, four men were injured; their condition is not severe. The hospital building and a car were damaged, and restoration work is ongoing.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine received Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs for rapid response units. These vehicles will be used for clearing debris, rescue operations, and evacuation in extreme conditions.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government of Ukraine. The presentation of the new government's action program is expected in the near future.
In Kyiv region, an employee of a capital court was notified of suspicion for extorting and receiving money from colleagues for assistance in updating military registration data at the TCC and SP. He promised that colleagues would not be mobilized immediately after processing documents, and the cost of the service increased to 5900 US dollars.
President Zelenskyy met with US Special Representative Keith Kellogg to discuss paths to peace. The conversation focused on strengthening air defense, joint weapons production, and sanctions against Russia.
A scheme of extorting money from families of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers has been exposed in Zaporizhzhia. An official from the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and her husband demanded up to 50% of the one-time assistance and a portion of monthly payments for expedited processing of state benefits.
Ukraine approved the opening of the roaming sector with the EU, which is a step towards launching a "roaming visa-free regime" from 2026. This will allow Ukrainians not to pay for roaming in 27 EU countries.
In one day, 7 people died on reservoirs in Ukraine, including two children, in various regions. Three more were rescued. Since the beginning of the year, 443 people have died on the water, 39 of them children.
The Sumy community suffered its third attack of the day from an enemy UAV, which hit a medical facility. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out, and one person was injured.
In Ukraine, state assistance for education has been expanded for children of persons with disabilities due to war, including those who suffered during the Revolution of Dignity. The changes provide for electronic verification and priority for graduates of the 2024/2025 academic year.
The Government of Ukraine has approved an increase in the one-time childbirth allowance to UAH 50,000. Monthly support for pregnant women without work experience has also been increased to UAH 7,000, and additional assistance has been introduced for parents returning to work after their child's first year.
This summer, a health and psychological camp for children from Ukraine took place in an Italian resort town. The "Save Childhood" camp became a safe space for psychological rehabilitation, emotional recovery, and full-fledged recreation.
The IAEA team at the Zaporizhzhia NPP recorded hundreds of small arms fire on the evening of July 12. The next morning, numerous shell casings were found near power units No. 5 and No. 6, indicating military activity.
The Presidential Office commented on the possibility of enemy strikes during the visit of Donald Trump's special envoy: the experience Kellogg might undergo will be conveyed to the US President.
Ukrainians whose homes were destroyed can receive a second tranche for housing restoration via "Diia". To do this, it is necessary to prepare documentation, start work, and spend 90% of the first tranche.
At the Krakovets–Korczowa border crossing, customs officers discovered 205 kg of Swiss perfume concentrates in a MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER minibus. The 25-year-old driver from Prykarpattia chose the "green corridor" but failed to declare the goods worth over UAH 800,000.
The US Department of Agriculture has lowered its expectations for wheat production in Ukraine for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Wheat exports from Ukraine have been reduced to 15.5 million tons, and global wheat trade will also decrease.
Over 130 million tons of cargo have been transported via the Ukrainian sea corridor, of which 81 million tons are agricultural products. Over 5,000 vessels have departed from the ports of Greater Odesa, despite damage to 423 port infrastructure facilities and 32 civilian vessels.
On July 15, hot weather is forecast in Ukraine with temperatures up to +37 degrees, but short-term rains with thunderstorms are expected in the west. In Kyiv, local rain is possible at night and in the morning, dry during the day with temperatures of +28…+30 degrees.
The American publication The New York Times published a report about life in the Kursk region, where the author describes "devastation and deaths" after the actions of the Ukrainian military. The Center for Countering Disinformation states that the publication retransmits Russian narratives, as it does not mention the beginning of the war in 2014 and the full-scale invasion.
The Center for Countering Disinformation predicts an intensification of Russian propaganda regarding a "new offensive" and the discrediting of the TCC. Manipulation of the topic of partners' support for Ukraine and religion is also expected.
Additional NMT sessions have started in Ukraine, lasting from July 14 to July 25. Participants who did not appear for valid reasons or could not complete the testing can submit documents to participate.
Since February 2022, the State Bureau of Investigation has investigated 991 cases of evasion of military service. As a result of the investigations, 119 people have been sentenced, and among the evaders are deputies and officials.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft laws on the extension of martial law and mobilization. The proposal provides for an extension of 90 days.
The Russian Federation states its desire to continue negotiations with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of unwillingness to accept Russian terms. Moscow also criticizes Washington for its "inconsistent position" regarding the negotiation process.
On July 12, a Mi-24 helicopter of the Belarusian Air Defense destroyed a Russian attack UAV "Gerbera" that was heading to Ukraine. The drone's debris fell on the territory of the Gomel region.
Over four years of the open land market, Ukrainians have invested over 30 billion hryvnias, concluding 339,644 deals and selling over 636,000 hectares. The average cost per hectare has increased by 60% to 60.7 thousand UAH.
US senators have advertised a bipartisan bill that would give President Trump powerful sanctions against Russia. This comes amid a cooling of Trump's relations with Putin and the US president's readiness to increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
On the night of July 14, Russian occupiers attacked the Shostka and Sumy communities in the Sumy region. As a result of the strikes, two men were killed, and four residents were injured, including a 7-year-old child.
US President's special envoy Keith Kellogg arrived in Ukraine to discuss defense, security, weapons, sanctions, and protection of people. Ukraine supports US President Donald Trump's principle of "peace through strength" amid Russia's unwillingness to cease fire.