Ukraine
Russia launched 4 S-300 missiles and 114 drones at Ukraine on the night of July 2. Air defense forces neutralized 79 enemy Shahed-type UAVs.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 8191/USD, which depreciated the hryvnia by 4 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 49.40/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.64/PLN.
Over the past day, 171 combat engagements were recorded, two-thirds of which occurred in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Northern Slobozhansky and Kursk, as well as Lyman directions. The enemy carried out one missile strike, 60 air strikes, and 5681 shellings.
Over the past day, Russian occupation forces lost 1110 military personnel, 2 tanks, and 40 artillery systems in Ukraine. This brought the total enemy personnel losses to over one million.
On July 2, an anticyclone from Western Europe will bring clear weather without precipitation to most of Ukraine; daytime air temperatures will reach +29°. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank.
Today, July 2, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the State Tax Service Worker and International Sports Journalist Day. The world also celebrates World Porcupine Day, World UFO Day, and Freedom From Fear To Speak Day.
A 49-year-old Chernivtsi resident set up a scheme for illegally transporting conscripts abroad for 6,000 euros per person. He was detained while receiving 12,000 euros for two men.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine is being discussed, but the process has not yet begun due to the complexity of training, which lasts six months.
Since the beginning of July 1, 112 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported numerous air strikes and shelling, as well as significant enemy losses in the Pokrovsk direction.
Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov reported an expected significant increase in North Korean citizens in the Russian Federation who will sign contracts as volunteers. This contingent could number 12,000 people, which will change the perception of the DPRK's participation in the war.
The SBU detained a 54-year-old installer in Dnipro who was корректиating Russian air attacks on critical infrastructure in Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. He used his official position to collect data, photograph objects, and transmit geolocations to his handler.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the military facility "Kupol" in Udmurtia, which produces SAMs. The Saratovorgsintez oil refinery in the Saratov region was also targeted.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia approved the transfer of 42 Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The equipment, produced in Latvia, will arrive in the near future, and Latvia will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
Two Ukrainian teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were returned from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. One of them rejected Russian ideology, while the other independently chose freedom.
Former State Secretary of Finance Heiko Toms will represent Germany as ambassador to Ukraine. His appointment is expected for this position, where he will replace Martin Jaeger.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that the escalation at the front continues and will not change until the end of peace talks. He noted that Russian statements about "wherever a Russian soldier's foot treads, it is Russian" are a clear signal to defend Ukraine, otherwise the Russian TCQ (Territorial Center of Conscription) will come.
French President Emmanuel Macron had a constructive conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a call to the Russian dictator. Macron informed Zelenskyy about the details of the conversation, which, among other things, discussed the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine has clear information about painful sanctions for Russia and is preparing new sanction decisions. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of cooperation with Denmark during its presidency of the EU Council.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the death of Colonel Serhii Zakharevych, commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, as a result of a strike on Huliaipole. As a result of the missile strike, more than 30 people, both military and civilian, were wounded.
An overview of the largest car parts and accessories stores in Kyiv.
In Voronezh, special forces visited businessman Yusif Khalil, and in Yekaterinburg, the head of "Azerbaijan-Ural" Shahin Shikhlinsky, who was previously interrogated after a raid, was detained. These events are taking place against the backdrop of an escalating conflict between Russia and Azerbaijan.
The President of France discussed the situation in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, as well as Iran's nuclear program, on the phone with Russian dictator Putin. Putin stated that the conflict in Ukraine is a consequence of the policy of Western states.
Two sakura trees were stolen from a public garden on Zapodynska Street in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv. These trees were planted in honor of fallen Ukrainian media workers.
Germany has concluded the first contract to finance Ukrainian production of long-range strike drones "Antonov-196 "Lyutyy"", capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 1200 kilometers. It is expected that more than 500 such drones, equipped with warheads of up to 50 kg each, will soon be put into operation.
Ukrainian boxer Vladyslav Karpachov was brutally murdered in the village of Hryshyne, Donetsk region. His Toyota Camry car disappeared after the crime; law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident.
Sweden is reallocating international aid, providing about 150 million euros to Ukraine and for humanitarian needs. These changes are due to the evolving international situation.
The International Monetary Fund is calling on Ukraine to raise utility tariffs to ‘cost-recovery levels’. The increase is likely to affect gas, electricity, heating and hot water. This should help restore the energy sector's profitability.
Ukraine aims to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 2026. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann to discuss structural changes and reforms for membership.
On July 2, Ukraine expects a comfortable air temperature of +19-29 degrees without precipitation. In Kyiv, the temperature will be around +24 degrees, with only isolated thunderstorms predicted in the Left Bank.
The Ukrainian army aviation warns of a critical shortage of helicopter spare parts and calls for the development of national production. The company "MS AVIA-GRADE" is already carrying out modernization and developing its own components, including blades.