12:30 Ukraine: Half of electricity generation capacity lost due to Russian attacks
Russian attacks on critical infrastructure have caused Ukraine to lose more than half of its electricity generation capacity that was available before the full-scale Russian invasion began. This is evident from a comparison of the current situation with the pre-war period, as reported by the EU ambassador of the country in the "Financial Times". The hostile attacks of the past three months have reportedly reduced the country's electricity generation by nine Gigawatts - approximately half of what was needed for the power grid of the country during the previous winter. There is a risk that Ukraine may not have electricity, and possibly also no heat and no water, during the upcoming winter.
11:58 Ukrainian General Staff: 139 battles yesterdayThe Ukrainian General Staff reported 139 battles at the frontlines in its daily report. Most of these took place in the Pokrowsk sector in the Donetsk Oblast in the southeast of Ukraine. The army recorded six rocket attacks and 55 air raids with 72 air-dropped bombs and over 3000 attacks using artillery shells. In the northern region, around Kharkiv, the Russian troops also used combat jets.
11:22 Ukraine demands ban on Russian athletes who support the warUkraine is demanding that Russian athletes be excluded from participating in the Olympics in Paris if they are found to be supporting the Russian military. The International Olympic Committee decided in December that Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete as "neutral athletes" if they met "strict participation conditions". They were not allowed to compete in teams, present flags, or anything else associated with their home country. The Ukrainian Olympic Committee now reports that some Russian athletes who qualified for the Olympics have been found to support the Ukrainian war and Putin's politics on the internet. Some athletes have also participated in propaganda tournaments.
10:52 Ukraine: 12 civilians killed by Russian attacksThe Russian army reportedly dropped 19 bombs on the Charkiw region according to Ukrainian reports. The head of the military administration of the Charkiw region reported this to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. There were reportedly three deaths and six injuries in Charkiw. Eleven civilians were reported killed and 43 injured in the Donetsk Oblast.
10:08 Ukrainian General Staff: 1260 Russian losses since yesterdayThe Ukrainian General Staff reported 1260 losses among Russian soldiers for the past 24 hours. According to Ukrainian sources, the total number of killed and wounded Russian soldiers since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 is approximately 550,000. In addition to this, since yesterday, eleven tanks, 58 drones, 18 armored vehicles, and nine Russian missile systems were reportedly destroyed, as well as 66 artillery systems.
09:29 It could happen that Putin attacks the Baltic regionSecurity experts consider a Russian attack on the Baltic region in the next few years to be possible to realistic. NATO assures its members of support, but the alliance's collective defense clause leaves room for different reactions from other states. How could an attack on NATO's northern flank unfold?
09:11 NATO summit brings news of F-16 jets for UkraineDuring the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, Ukraine can expect new announcements regarding the delivery of F-16 fighter jets. This was announced by a high-ranking US government official during a briefing, according to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. The training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s has reportedly made significant progress. The Ukrainian army is still waiting for the first jets to arrive. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Belgium have pledged to provide them.
08:30 One-third of Russians support atomic attack on UkraineAccording to a survey presented by the Russian propagandist Sergey Mardan on Russian state television, one-third of the Russian population is in favor of attacking Ukraine with atomic weapons. They align themselves with Vladimir Solovyov, who constantly calls for the use of atomic weapons in the Ukrainian conflict. In the Russian nightlife, patriotism is on the rise. Russian artists are making clear patriotic appeals.
08:17 AfD welcomes Orban's visit to PutinThe AfD welcomes the criticized Ukraine talks between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Hungary is taking the lead and speaking with both direct conflict parties from the first day of its EU presidency," explains the foreign policy spokesman of the faction, Matthias Moosdorf. "The AfD fraction welcomes the fact that, at the highest European level, the possibilities of a ceasefire with the goal of peace talks are being prioritized." He refers to the "EU and its personnel" as warmongers.
07:52 Ukraine: Invaders threaten to deport Ukrainians without Russian passportsIn the occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russians are reportedly threatening to deport residents without Russian passports, according to Ukrainian reports. The National Resistance Center reports that the occupiers have used this practice before. "The occupiers take people to the checkpoint and expel them from their homeland," the resistance center states. In some cases, people were reportedly forced to apply for passports. During the latest raids in the south, residents were allegedly threatened with deportation and confiscation of their property.
07:19 SPD expert calls for more money for defense
Members of the German government are expressing concerns over the financing of the Bundeswehr in light of the agreement on the federal budget 2025. The troop must procure weapons and ammunition, which it hands over to Ukraine, from its own budget. SPD budget expert Andreas Schwarz spoke of a "disappointing figure" in response to the meager increase in defense spending of only 1.2 billion euros. This does not meet "what we need in the defense sector," Schwarz told the "Tagesspiegel." The president of the Reservists Association, Patrick Sensburg, also stated that Germany would not be "war-ready" with this financing.
06:37 Ukraine: Drones attacked Belgorod, Russia
In drone attacks on the Russian city of Shebekino in the Belgorod region, several buildings, vehicles, and an industrial plant were damaged, and one person was injured, according to the local governor. A total of 11 houses were damaged, power lines in the community were damaged, as well as social infrastructure.
06:10 Zelensky thanks new British prime minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his support of Ukraine. "I am grateful to Keir Starmer for his assurance that Britain's support for Ukraine remains unchanged," Zelensky wrote on Telegram. He and Starmer had aligned their positions ahead of the NATO summit coming up in the next week. According to a high-ranking US official, NATO will present a "bridge to membership" for Ukraine at the meeting in Washington.
03:45 Burning oil depots after drone attack in Russia
Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked several areas in the Russian region of Krasnodar during the night. The Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported this. In Jeisk, debris from a downed drone damaged a mobile phone mast. In other places, several fuel tanks were reported to have caught fire. There were no reported injuries.
02:07 Sumy without water and power due to drone attacks
According to local authorities, Russian drone attacks have disrupted the water and power supply in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy. The public broadcaster Suspilne reported a series of explosions in the city. The Sumy region is almost daily targeted by Russian positions across the border.
00:28 Eight people killed, 28 injured in Russian attacks in Eastern Ukraine
According to Ukrainian reports, eight people were killed and at least 28 were injured in Russian attacks in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. "Every city and every village in the Donetsk region is constantly threatened by enemy attacks," Governor Wadym Filaschkin wrote on Telegram. Independent of this, Russian troops had dropped three guided bombs on the further southwestern village of Komar, killing a 32-year-old woman and injuring 20 other people. Thirteen private houses, four businesses, and two residential buildings, as well as two infrastructure facilities, were damaged in the attack.
23:16 Starmer confirms "unwavering" support for Biden on UkraineBritain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed "unlimited" support for Ukraine in its war against Russia during his first phone call with US President Joe Biden. The two leaders reaffirmed their "unwavering commitment" to Ukraine, with Starmer emphasizing that "the UK fully supports Ukraine," according to a statement from Starmer's office just hours after his swearing-in.
21:49 US military drills with Georgia postponedThe US is postponing planned joint military drills with Georgia amid tensions with the Georgian government. The US military participation in the "Noble Partner" exercises, originally scheduled for July 25 to August 6, is "suspended indefinitely," the US Defense Department announced. The background is "baseless accusations" from the Georgian government. The Pentagon refers to statements that the US pressured Georgia to go to war with Russia and was involved in "two coup attempts" against the government.
20:35 Insider: Hungary cancels planned meeting with BaerbockThe planned Monday trip of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to Budapest is cancelled. The Hungarian side suddenly cancelled the meeting with Baerbock, according to the Foreign Office.
21:20 Zelensky thanks Germany for third Patriot systemUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Germany for the delivery of the third Patriot air defense system. "This is great news," Zelensky says in his evening video message. He also thanks the US for further steps to strengthen Ukrainian air defense. He does not provide details but says that Ukraine has already shown that it can shoot down Russian rockets. "The Ukraine has proven that there are no Russian rockets that we cannot shoot down," Zelensky says. The country is doing everything to ensure that the Russian terror ends.
20:48 NATO expert: "We must bring down Russia"NATO expert Stefanie Babst calls for a more decisive approach by the alliance against Russia. "We can only keep up with this adversary by bringing down the Russian regime. And not just from Ukraine but also beyond its sphere of influence, reducing its toxic influence in Europe," Babst said in the T-Online Tagesanbruch podcast. For this, a more determined approach is needed. "We look at Putin like Lord Voldemort and are afraid that he will pull out his wand. We have to get rid of this notion," Babst appeals. The 60-year-old is a former leading staff member of the International NATO Staff.
20:15 Kreml not optimistic after Labour victory in Britain
The Russian leadership does not expect any changes in the strained relations between Moscow and London following the Labour Party's victory in Britain. The Kreml is "not optimistic" at all, Dmitri Peskov, the Kreml spokesperson, said in Moscow. "Based on their previous statements, they do not lean towards any flexibility or creativity to normalize the bilateral Russian-British relations."
You can read about previous developments here.
- The EU ambassador in Ukraine highlighted the significant impact of Russian cyberwar on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, causing a loss of over half of its electricity generation capacity before the full-scale invasion began.
- Ukraine has demanded that Russian athletes be excluded from the Paris Olympics if they are found to be supporting the Russian military, as some athletes have reportedly shown support for the Ukrainian war and Putin's politics online.
- According to Ukrainian reports, the Russian army dropped 19 bombs on the Charkiw region, resulting in three deaths and six injuries in Charkiw, and eleven civilians were reported killed and 43 injured in the Donetsk Oblast.
- There are concerns about a potential Russian attack on NATO's Baltic region, with security experts considering it possible to realistic, although NATO assures its members of support.
- In response to the Russian attacks on Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his support, with a high-ranking US official stating that NATO will present a "bridge to membership" for Ukraine at an upcoming meeting in Washington.
