Ukraine
European countries plan to double military investments to develop their own defense industry. They face the problem of lacking quality alternatives to American weaponry, such as the F-35 and Patriot systems.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 184 combat engagements over the past day, almost half of which occurred on the Pokrovsk and Lyman fronts. The enemy launched one missile strike, 90 air strikes, carried out 6040 shellings, and used 4589 kamikaze drones.
In Kyiv, criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding a man displaying a flag with a swastika in Pechersk. He faces up to five years in prison for disseminating Nazi symbols.
Over the past day, July 6, Russian occupation forces lost 1,100 servicemen, 3 tanks, and 33 artillery systems in Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 07.07.25 amount to over 1 million eliminated personnel.
July 7 marks the International Day of Peace and Love, initiated by Ringo Starr, and the Day of the Nature Reserve Worker in Ukraine. Also on this day, the memory of the venerable Thomas and Akakios is honored.
On July 7, strong heat up to +36°C is expected in Ukraine, with only short-term rains and thunderstorms possible in the west, Vinnytsia, and Zhytomyr regions. In Kyiv, the temperature will reach +33°C with no precipitation.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Borova area, while Russian invaders advanced in the Novopavlivka area. The Russian army also captured Piddubne in Donetsk Oblast and Lobkove in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Donald Trump stated that he "helps a lot" Ukraine, which is resisting Russia, and commented on his conversation with Zelenskyy. He also reiterated that the war would not have started if he had been president.
Air defense forces are operating in Kyiv, repelling an attack by Russian strike drones approaching the capital from the north. Residents are urged to remain in safe places.
On the night of July 7, an air alert was announced in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine due to the threat of attack UAVs. Enemy drones are approaching the capital from the north.
The analytical project DeepState reported on the occupation by Russian troops of the settlements of Lobkove in the Zaporizhzhia region and Piddubne in the Donetsk region. The enemy also advanced near Stepove and Rivnopil.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda held talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Lithuania's Statehood Day. Defense cooperation, support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia, and investments in military mobility were discussed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called on foreign partners to invest in Ukrainian innovative developments for defense against the Russian Federation. He also emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia to deprive it of resources for its war machine.
On July 6, 149 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front. One missile and 61 air strikes were recorded, 1275 kamikaze drones and over 4,000 shellings were used.
Pope Leo XIV greeted Ukrainian pilgrims and expressed condolences to those affected by the natural disaster in the USA. He also called for prayer for peace, addressing rulers.
Germany received a large request for military aid from Ukraine, which includes air defense, protected equipment, and electronic warfare systems. The total cost of the request is one billion euros, but the German government does not confirm its existence.
Several kamikaze drones hit the territory of the Kremenchuk Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TCC and SP), damaging the building. More than 10 civilian objects, five cars, and one civilian were affected.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the situation at the front, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, and protection against Russian long-range strikes. Zelenskyy recognized the brigades that showed the best results at the front and thanked for the long-range capabilities.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation, refuted rumors about women's mobilization, calling them Russian disinformation. He also commented on the activities of Oleksiy Arestovych and Yulia Latynina.
A bus carrying Ukrainians, en route from Lviv to a dance festival, was involved in an accident in Hungary. As a result of the crash, 21 people were injured, and four Ukrainians sustained serious injuries.
An extraordinary level of fire hazard is expected in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast on July 7-9. Residents are urged to be careful in nature and observe fire safety rules.
On July 7, hot weather is expected in Ukraine with air temperatures up to +33 degrees, in some places up to +36. Rains with thunderstorms are forecast only in the western regions, while the rest of the territory will be dry and sunny.
Ukraine will never agree to any restrictions on its defense capabilities, including the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the defense-industrial complex, and partner support. This firm position was voiced by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tikhyi, emphasizing that Ukraine will not make concessions that weaken it.
President Zelenskyy reported on eight stages of a major exchange, as a result of which hundreds of Ukrainians have returned since June. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, military personnel, and civilians who had been in captivity since 2022.
A bus with Ukrainian registration was involved in a road accident in Hungary between Kunszentmárton and Tiszafüred. 19 people were injured, including 17 underage citizens of Ukraine, two of whom sustained serious injuries.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi explained that Donald Trump avoids a direct answer regarding arms sales to Ukraine due to Americans' understanding of the ongoing peace process. According to him, the US seeks to incline Russia towards certain steps, which is why the wording is cautious.
Ukrzaliznytsia is expanding the list of trains with women's compartments, adding three new routes from July 25. Now, women's compartments are available on 15 trains, intended for women or women with children under 5 years old.
In Odesa region, a Moldovan citizen died during construction work due to a falling concrete support. The deceased and the injured man were not officially employed and were illegally staying in Ukraine.
The USA is considering a bill and sanction steps as leverage against the Kremlin, as stated by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi. Ukraine hopes for the adoption of sanctions that will stimulate the peace process.
For 11 out of 20 years, DTEK Group has been operating under war conditions, losing dozens of enterprises. 5.5 thousand of the company's energy workers went to defend Ukraine, while DTEK continues to extract coal and generate electricity.