18:24 Russian bomb attack on village - two dead
In the Cherson region, a woman and a man, one female and one male, die due to a Russian attack. In the village of Chreschtscheniwka, Russian bombs destroy a residential house. Emergency services are currently attempting to recover the bodies of the two victims.
17:49 Severe Accident: 14 Dead in the NorthwestFourteen people, including a six-year-old child, have been killed in a severe traffic accident in the northwest of Ukraine. A fuel tanker collided with a taxi in the Rivne region. Emergency services and police are on site. The doctors are reportedly still fighting for the life of the sole survivor, a seriously injured woman. The bus was almost completely destroyed in the collision, as photos from the disaster response team show.
17:33 Zelenskyy Calls New British Prime Minister StarmerPresident Zelenskyy congratulated the new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer by phone - and thanked him. Starmer had praised the Ukraine for its defense campaign against Russia. Zelenskyy shared that he had coordinated positions with Starmer ahead of the NATO summit coming next week (9-11 July).
17:17 Ukraine to Receive Help with Landmine RemovalJapan and Cambodia will help Ukraine with landmine removal. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced this during a visit to Phnom Penh. Japan will provide Ukraine with a powerful mine-clearing machine in the coming week. Ukrainian specialists are scheduled to be trained in Cambodia, a leading country in this field, in mine removal and operation of the machine in August.
16:36 Biden May Receive Selenskyy at the White House Next WeekUS President Joe Biden may receive his Ukrainian counterpart Selenskyy at the White House next week. During the NATO summit coming next week (9-11 July) in Washington, it is possible that this will occur, according to a press briefing at the White House. Several bilateral meetings with other leaders are being prepared, including one with Selenskyy.
16:01 Armenia Holds Military Exercises with US TroopsArmenia, a neighboring country of Turkey and a former Soviet republic, is moving closer to the US. From July 15 to July 25, the country plans to hold joint military exercises with the US. The focus will be on peacekeeping. Armenia's relations with Moscow have deteriorated lately. The government in Yerevan is disappointed with Russia's behavior during the war with Azerbaijan over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. They did not come to Armenia's aid. Before that, Armenia had already distanced itself from Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine.
15:20 Estonia Delivers Several Mistral SystemsThe Ukraine is receiving a new air defense system, this time from Estonia. The country attacked by Russia has already received several short-range anti-aircraft missile systems with ammunition, the Estonian Defense Ministry announced on X. It is a French-made system with a range of six kilometers. It is designed to provide protection against low-flying helicopters and aircraft.
14:44 Turkey proposes "Peace Platform" for Ukraine peace efforts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan puts forth a new proposal for peace in Ukraine. According to a Turkish newspaper, a "Peace Platform" could expand peace efforts by preventing deepening polarization, having a broad participant base and representation, and prioritizing diplomacy. "A Peace Platform that prevents deepening polarization, has a wide participant base and representation, and prioritizes diplomacy should be established," he reportedly said. He provided no details. Most recently, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also offered to help mediate an end to the war at an international summit in Kazakhstan. Russia has already rejected this.
13:53 Russia claims capture of additional settlement in Donetsk
Russian troops, according to Moscow's account, have taken control of another settlement in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. The approximately 30-kilometer northwest of Donezk located village of Sokil was "liberated," the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The region of Donetsk, along with Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, is one of the Ukrainian regions that Moscow declared annexed in September 2022. According to Ukrainian reports, the fiercest fighting along the entire frontline is currently taking place in the region.
13:40 Le Pen: No French long-range weapons on targets in Russia
Marine Le Pen, the leader of the right-wing National Rally (RN), announced that, in the event of an RN election victory, French long-range weapons would not be allowed to be used for attacks on Russia. She made this statement during an interview with the US broadcaster CNN. Her party would also not allow French troops to be stationed in Ukraine, a possibility French President Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out. "If Emmanuel Macron wants to send troops to Ukraine and the prime minister is against it, then there will be no troops in Ukraine," Le Pen stated. The only red line, according to her, is preventing France from becoming a warring party. The French are voting for their parliament tomorrow in a second round.
12:49 ISW: Putin confirms goal of destroying Ukraine as a state
During Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again rejected the idea of a negotiated ceasefire. The US think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported this. Instead, Putin aims for an end to the war that erases Ukraine's sovereignty. Among the conditions Putin sets for peace talks are the surrender of significant Ukrainian territories to Russia and the complete capitulation of the Ukrainian military.
12:30 Ukraine: Half of electricity generation capacity lost due to Russian attacks
Through Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, Ukraine has lost more than half of its capacity for electricity generation, which was available before the full-scale Russian invasion began. This is evident from a comparison of the current situation with the pre-war period, which the EU ambassador to the country reported in a Financial Times report in June. The hostile attacks of the past three months have reportedly reduced the country's electricity generation by nine Gigawatts - roughly half of what was needed for electricity supply in 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 coming winter.
11:58 Ukrainian General Staff: 139 engagements yesterday
The Ukrainian General Staff reported in its situation report for the past 24 hours that there were 139 engagements along the front lines. Most of these reportedly took place in the Pokrovsk sector in the Donetsk Oblast, in the southeastern part of Ukraine. The army recorded six rocket attacks and 55 air raids with 72 air-dropped bombs, as well as over 3000 attacks with artillery shells. In the northern region, around Kharkiv, the Russian troops also used combat jets.
11:22 Ukraine calls for Olympic ban for Russian athletes who support the war
Ukraine is calling for Russian athletes to be excluded from the Olympics in Paris if they are found to be supporting the military. The International Olympic Committee decided in December that Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete as "neutral athletes" as long as 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 have 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 attacks
The 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. Three people were reportedly killed and six others injured in the attacks. Eleven civilians were reported killed and 43 injured in the Donetsk Oblast.
10:08 Ukrainian General Staff: 1260 Russian losses since yesterday
The Ukrainian General Staff reported 1260 losses among Russian soldiers for the past 24 hours. According to Ukrainian sources, this brings the total number of Russian soldiers killed and injured since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 to approximately 547,000. In addition, since yesterday, eleven tanks, 58 drones, 18 armored vehicles, and nine Russian missile systems have been 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 solidarity leaves room for different reactions by 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 statements regarding the delivery of F-16 combat jets. This was announced by a high-ranking US government official during a briefing, according to Ukrinform agency. 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 deliver them.
08:30 One-third of Russians support atomic attack on UkraineAccording to an opinion poll presented by Russian propagandist Sergei Mardan on Russian state television, one-third of the Russian population is in favor of attacking Ukraine with atomic weapons. They align with Vladimir Solovyov, who consistently calls for the use of atomic weapons in the Ukrainian conflict. In the Russian nightlife, meanwhile, 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 spokesperson 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 residents to the checkpoint and forcibly deport them from their homeland," the resistance center shares. 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 following the agreement on the federal budget 2025. The troops must procure weapons and ammunition they give to Ukraine from their 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 following 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. According to reports from the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, debris from a downed drone damaged a mobile phone mast in Jeisk. In other places, several fuel tanks were reported to be on 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. Suspilne, the public broadcasting corporation, reported a series of explosions in the city. The Sumy region is almost daily targeted by Russian fire 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 hostile attacks," Governor Wadym Filaschkin wrote on Telegram. Independently, Russian troops had dropped guided bombs on the further southwest located village of Komar, killing a 32-year-old woman and injuring 20 other people. Thirteen private houses, four businesses, two residential buildings, and two infrastructure facilities were damaged in the attack.
23:16 Starmer confirms "unwavering" support for Biden on "unyielding" Ukraine assistance
In his first phone call with US President Joe Biden, the new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the UK's "unlimited" support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. The two leaders reaffirmed their "unwavering commitment to Ukraine" and Starmer emphasized that "the UK fully supports Ukraine," according to a statement from Starmer's office just hours after his swearing-in.
21:49 US cancels military drills with Georgia due to tensions
The US is canceling planned joint military exercises with Georgia against the backdrop of 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 reason given was "false accusations" from the Georgian government. The Pentagon refers to allegations 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 Baerbock
The planned Monday trip of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to Budapest is not taking place. The Hungarian side suddenly canceled the meeting with Baerbock, according to the Foreign Office.
21:20 Zelensky thanks Germany for third Patriot system
Ukrainian 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 proven that it can shoot down Russian rockets. "The Ukraine is doing everything to ensure that the Russian terror ends," Zelensky says.
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 pushing it out of Ukraine, but reducing its influence in its area of influence so that it no longer poses a toxic threat to all of Europe," Babst said in the t-online Tagesanbruch podcast. "We need to get rid of this notion that we are afraid of Putin and his magic wand. We need to put that notion aside," Babst appealed. Babst is a former leading staff member of the International Staff of NATO.
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, stated 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 military operations in the Cherson region continue, with another attack by Russia resulting in two civilian deaths.
- In a surprising turn of events, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for Ukraine's defense campaign against Russia, a stance praised by President Zelenskyy.
- The Ukraine conflict has escalated, with Russian troops taking control of another settlement in the Donetsk region. This comes as Russia rejects calls for a negotiated ceasefire.
- The US may be preparing to provide Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyy with a meeting at the White House next week during the NATO summit, where discussions regarding aid and support for Ukraine are expected.
- Cyberwarfare has become a major factor in the Ukraine conflict, with reports of Ukrainian drone attacks causing damage in Russian cities and infrastructure. This adds another layer of complexity to the already heated political situation.
