At 04:49, Ukraine: Over 75 percent of the wounded soldiers return to duty
In Ukraine, the percentage of soldiers returning to duty after undergoing rehabilitation measures, according to Deputy Defense Minister Natalia Kalmykova, is supposed to be very high. "We have a very high percentage of high-quality rehabilitation measures and returnees to duty. This was also noted by our western partners," she said, according to Interfax news agency. Kalmykova is speaking about over 75% of the wounded.
03:13 ISW: Ukrainian troops regain control of positions
The Ukrainian military has retaken lost positions near Toretsk, north of Donetsk, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Geolocated images show this. The Russian side is reportedly continuing its offensive operations in the area.
01:08 Ukraine reports multiple civilian deaths after Russian shelling - including a child
According to Ukrainian authorities, at least five civilians were killed in Russian attacks in various regions of Ukraine yesterday. In the region of Kherson, there were three deaths. In the northeastern border region of Sumy, a 14-year-old boy was killed and 12 others were injured in a rocket attack on the town of Hluchiw. In the region of Kharkiv, a man was killed by Russian shelling in a residential building.
23:46 Russia claims capture of another village in Ukraine
Russia has reportedly taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine. The village of Losuwatske in the Donezk region is "liberated," according to the Russian Defense Ministry in its daily report. It is located about 25 kilometers east of the city of Pokrowsk in the area where the Russian army has made significant progress in recent months. Ukraine has not confirmed the capture.
22:23 Blinken threatens China with "measures" over continued support for Russian defense industry
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China that the United States would take "measures" if Beijing continued to support Russia's defense industry. This was reported by the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent." Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Laos, shortly after his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba held talks with Wang during his first visit to China since the war began. "The minister reaffirmed his serious concerns over China's support for the People's Republic of China's defense industrial base and made it clear that the United States would continue to take appropriate measures if China did not act against this threat to European security," said a spokesperson for the US Department of State.
21:57 Zelenskyy announces improved care for war wounded
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced improved care for war wounded in his country. He has ordered the creation of a modern rehabilitation hospital in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said in Kiev at the first congress on war medicine ever held in the country. "We must pay more attention to the wounded, be more attentive to those who return from the Russian hell," he said. Previously, the president also visited wounded soldiers in the hospital (More about that in the entry at 16:35 p.m.). Tens of thousands of soldiers in Ukraine, which has been attacked by Russia, are in need of medical assistance due to injuries or psychological war trauma.
21:22 Switzerland will generate no revenues from Russian assets for UkraineSwitzerland will not yield to the European Union (EU) and generate revenues on behalf of Ukraine from frozen Russian assets held in Swiss banks. This is according to a statement from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economics, as reported by the public broadcaster "Swissinfo". In accordance with Swiss law and international obligations, Switzerland declared that it cannot "generate extraordinary income related to the funds of the Russian Central Bank". Yesterday, the EU announced the release of 1.5 billion Euros for Ukraine, which comes from frozen Russian assets.
20:53 Attack on Nord Stream pipeline: Orban accuses the USAHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused the USA, according to a report, of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline in the air. The Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent" reported that Orban made the statement in a speech to an audience at a university summer camp in the Romanian town of Baile Tusnad. Russia accused the USA and Great Britain of blowing up the pipeline that connects Russia and Germany after the September 2022 attack. Some Western countries pointed the finger at Russia as the instigator of the attack. Ukraine was also accused of involvement in the pipeline sabotage. The investigations have not yet produced conclusive evidence.
20:04 Several civilians injured in Russian air raids on two cities in DonetskFive civilians, including an eleven-year-old child, were injured in Russian air raids on Kurachowe and Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. This was reported by "Ukrainska Pravda", citing the Donezk Prosecutor's Office. The Russian army reportedly carried out three air raids on Kurachowe. Four civilians, three women and a man, were injured in the attack on the city center with guided bombs. In addition, the Russian military attacked the city of Myrnohrad, injuring an eleven-year-old girl.
19:29 Ukrainian ground troops destroy nearly 8,000 Russian drones in a weekUnits of the Ukrainian military's electronic warfare have neutralized 7,916 Russian drones in a week. This was announced by the commander of the ground forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Lieutenant Oleksandr Pavluk, on Facebook, according to the state news agency Ukrinform. A total of 4,313 unmanned aerial vehicles and 3,603 FPV drones were neutralized and destroyed.
18:43 Ukraine: 60 million tons of cargo exported through the Black Sea corridorSince the establishment of the Black Sea Corridor, Ukraine has been able to export approximately 60 million tons of cargo from the Odessa port via this sea route. This was announced by the Maritime Administration of Ukraine on Facebook, according to the state news agency Ukrinform. "60 million tons! In eleven months! 40.6 million tons of grain cargo have been exported to 46 countries around the world", the statement reads. "Despite the war and the hostile shelling of the port infrastructure by the enemy, including the storage hangars for agricultural products, Ukraine remains an important player in the global food security question, particularly in relation to grain exports to Asian and African countries", the administration emphasized.
18:14 Military administration reports ten injured in Russian shelling of city in Sumy OblastAccording to the report from the military administration on Facebook, ten people have been injured in Russian shelling of the city of Hluchiw in the Sumy Oblast. Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reports that Russian troops shelled the city with multiple rocket launchers. The military administration statement reads, "Twelve explosions were recorded. According to preliminary reports, ten people were injured, including six children."
17:33 Report on Sabotage: Ukrainian intelligence damages three Russian helicoptersThree Russian helicopters have been damaged by sabotage operations of the Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR), according to a media report in the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent," citing a source from the Ukrainian intelligence. The report states that during an operation in the early morning hours of July 21, two Mi-28 helicopters and a Ka-226 were damaged on the grounds of the National Helicopter Center Mil and Kamov in Moscow. There were reported explosions. In another operation on July 24, an Mi-8 helicopter was damaged on the military airfield Samara Kryazh in the Russian region of Samara, about 800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The source did not provide further details about the attack.
16:56 Teenager killed in Russian attack in Sumy Oblast, UkraineA 14-year-old boy is reportedly killed in a Russian attack in northeastern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities. The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office reports that in the attack on the town of Hluchiw in the Sumy Oblast, twelve people were injured, six of them children. The town is about ten kilometers from the Russian border. The attack reportedly damaged residential buildings, houses, a educational institution, a business, and vehicles.
16:35 Zelenskyy visits wounded soldiers and awards decorationsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers and awarded decorations. The Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform published a video of the visit on its social media channels. In the video, Zelenskyy is seen talking to wounded soldiers. The statement notes that Zelenskyy thanked the soldiers for protecting the country and for all they do "so that our state can survive."
15:58 Blinken criticizes China for support of Russian defense industryUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized China during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for supporting the Russian defense industry. Blinken made it clear that the US would take "appropriate measures" if China did not take action against this threat to European security, according to a spokesperson for the US State Department. Blinken also expressed concern over China's "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea. Chinese Foreign Minister, in turn, accused the United States of continuing "efforts to contain and suppress China" and not having "abandoned or reduced" these efforts.
15:23 Russian Defense Ministry: Another Su-34 Fighter Bomber Crashes in RussiaFor the second time this week, a Russian Defense Ministry fighter bomber, a Su-34 of the Suchoi type, has crashed in Russia. The incident occurred during a routine training flight in an unpopulated area near Volgograd. The pilots have safely ejected from the aircraft, according to the Ministry. The cause of the crash is reportedly technical. No weapons were on board, the Ministry added. A Mi-28 combat helicopter had crashed in the Kaluga region on Thursday, with both crew members reportedly killed. The Ministry also attributed that crash to technical causes.
15:06 Lavrov Dismisses Ukrainian Statements on Peace Talks as "Contradictory"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed Ukrainian statements regarding potential peace talks with Moscow as "contradictory." "I cannot comment on numerous ideas that are not seriously intended," Lavrov told journalists in Laos. "They spoke about negotiations not so long ago. Zelensky spoke of the readiness to finally sit down at the table with Russian representatives. I honestly did not hear that from them," Lavrov said, referring to the latest statements from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. Kuleba stated yesterday that Beijing respects Ukraine's territorial integrity. Kiev should not be forced to negotiate with Russia, Kuleba added in an interview with the Ukrainian broadcaster TSN. Zelensky, in turn, stated after Kuleba's visit to China that Beijing had sent a "clear signal" of support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Kuleba has made similar statements before, Lavrov noted at the sidelines of an ASEAN summit in Laos' capital Vientiane, where he reportedly met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. At times, Kuleba gives "completely opposite things," Lavrov observed. He also disclosed that he had discussed Kuleba's visit to China with Wang. In his opinion, China's position on the conflict remains unchanged. According to Lavrov, Beijing insists that the format of any peace talks must be "acceptable to all sides."
14:27 Ukrainian Media: Drones Strike Russian Bomber at Military BaseUkrainian drones have reportedly struck a strategic bomber at a Russian military base in the north of the country, according to Ukrainian media. "As a result of an operation by the Ukrainian Security Service in Olenegorsk, a long-range supersonic bomber of the TU-22M3 type was hit at the Olenya military base, which serves as the strategic aviation base for the Russian occupiers," reports "Ukrainska Prawda," citing intelligence sources. The military base, from which bombers launch raids on Ukraine, is 1,800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
14:00 Ukraine strikes oil refinery and Russian military airfieldsThe Ukrainian security services are attacking military airfields and a oil refinery in Russia using drones at night and in the morning, according to Ukrainska Pravda, citing sources in the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence. The targets reportedly include Engels Air Base in the Saratov region, Dyagilevo Air Base in the Rjasan region, and Olenya Military Airfield in the Murmansk region. In addition, a oil refinery in Rjasan was attacked using kamikaze drones.
13:41 Russia reports taking control of village in Eastern UkraineRussia has taken control of another village in Eastern Ukraine, according to its own reports. The village of Losuwatske was "liberated," the Russian Defense Ministry announced in its daily report. It is located about 25 kilometers east of the city Pokrowsk in the area where the Russian army has made significant gains in recent months. Ukraine has not confirmed the takeover. The area around the village of Nowoolexandriwka, which is only about two kilometers away and was reportedly taken by the Russian army last month, is currently fiercely contested. Moscow has been announcing territorial gains along the nearly thousand-kilometer long frontline in recent weeks. The Ukrainian army is numerically inferior to the Russian forces and is reportedly suffering from a munitions shortage, leading it to urgently seek more weapons and ammunition from its western partners.
13:08 Report: Russians unable to withdraw cash from ATMs due to cyberattackCustomers of several Russian banks are unable to withdraw cash from ATMs due to a Ukrainian cyberattack, as their debit and credit cards are immediately blocked when they attempt to use them at an ATM, according to the independent Ukrainian news portal LIGA.net, citing a source in Russian intelligence services. The Russian news agency RBC Ukraine also reports on the incident, quoting insiders in the intelligence services. The Ukrainian intelligence services have allegedly gained access to the databases of Russian financial institutions, according to the report. Following cyberattacks on the online services of leading Russian banks, internet service providers, social networks, and national payment systems, ATMs have now been targeted.
12:30 Report: Russia takes control of another village in Donetsk regionRussian forces have taken control of the village of Wowtsche in the Donetsk region, according to DeepState, a portal close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, citing the commander of the 47th mechanized brigade, which is stationed in the region. Russian troops are attempting to breach Ukrainian defensive positions in the area. The Ukrainian forces are reportedly under heavy pressure around Pokrowsk, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
12:10 Lavrov: Russia's War Goals in Ukraine Will Be Achieved
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized after a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Laos that Moscow intends to achieve its war goals in Ukraine. Unlike what is demanded by the West, Russia will not surrender, Lavrov said at a press conference in Vientiane to conclude the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting. All war objectives, including preventing NATO bases in Ukraine, will be met, Lavrov stated. "There is no doubt about that." Lavrov mentioned that he had been informed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about his meeting in Beijing with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. Kuleba had declared his readiness for peace talks with Russia but also emphasized that Kiev saw no interest in Moscow. Lavrov reiterated that in Kiev, President Volodymyr Zelensky himself had issued a decree prohibiting negotiations with Russia under Vladimir Putin. Moscow and Kiev accuse each other of not being sincere about negotiations.
11:50 Baerbock: "Putin Shattered Our Illusion That We Don't Have to Defend Ourselves"
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on Germany and the EU to invest more in security. The European pillar in NATO must be strengthened, regardless of who will be in power in the US, Baerbock said on Friday at a Zeit event. "Putin has shattered the illusion that we don't have to defend ourselves," Baerbock stated. Germany needs a security budget that reflects this. "We in Germany have always assumed that we live on a peace continent," the Green politician said. Warning signs that the Baltic countries had seen were spotted in Germany much too late. Therefore, Germany had not invested in its defensive capabilities to the same extent as other countries.
"My own party and I personally thought we could continue living here in peace forever," Baerbock continued. The past cannot be changed, but the future can be made better. To make Germany defensively capable in the future, it needs more soldiers, Baerbock said. She, however, does not express support for reintroducing conscription.
11:31 Fire in Mine After Russian Attack in Donetsk
A fire broke out in a mine in the Donetsk region due to Russian attacks the previous day. According to the press service of the Ukrainian Energy Ministry, 86 miners were in the mine at the time of the attack. Of these, 84 miners were brought to the surface. Two people remained inside to secure the mine's operation. The fire was reportedly brought under control in the morning.
11:08 Another Russian General Arrested for Corruption
A court in Moscow ordered the detention of another Russian army general on suspicion of corruption. The state Russian news agency TASS reported that former Vice Defense Minister Dmitri Bulgakow had been taken to the Lefortovo Detention Center. Former Vice Defense Minister Timur Ivanov is also in detention there. The 69-year-old Bulgakow had unsuccessfully requested to serve his house arrest during the investigation. Bulgakow was responsible for the material-technical equipment of the armed forces during the first months of Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, until he was dismissed on September 24, 2022, due to numerous failures.
According to investigators, Bulgakov is said to have established a system for supplying troops with substandard rations at inflated prices through dried rations. For instance, beef was reportedly replaced with pork and chicken, and the calorie count of the provisions was reduced. The soldiers who have been fighting the war in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, received substandard rations. Bulgakov has been bearing the high distinction of "Hero of Russia" since 2016. The General is said to have lived extravagantly, while the soldiers were inadequately supplied.
10:30 Trubetskoy in contested region: "Situation in Donetsk complicated, but not catastrophic"
The Ukrainian forces are under pressure in the Donezk region. According to President Zelensky, everything must be done to strengthen the defensive positions in the area. The journalist Denis Trubetskoy explains what this means and how diplomatic efforts to end the war are progressing.
10:10 Report: Modi likely to offer mediation in Ukraine war
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may offer New Delhi's mediation in the resolution of the Ukraine conflict during his planned August visit to the country. This is reported by the Russian news agency TASS, citing a source in the Indian parliament. "India could offer mediation in the issue of resolving the Ukraine crisis. Such a proposal could be made during Modi's visit to Ukraine, and the possibility is currently being discussed," TASS quotes the source. The visit is still in the planning phase and is expected to take place in the third week of August, possibly around Ukraine's independence day, reports India's English-language news channel WION, citing multiple sources in Delhi's diplomatic circles.
Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Italy during the G7 summit in June. They discussed the current situation in Ukraine, with Modi emphasizing the importance of "dialogue and diplomacy." Modi confirmed that India would continue to advocate for a peaceful resolution, according to the official communique of the meeting.
09:41 Ukraine repels Russian drone and rocket attacks
The Ukrainian forces reportedly repelled another Russian attack on Saturday. In the regions of Dnipro, Poltawa, Kharkiv, and Kiev, four drones and a rocket were shot down.
09:14 Ukraine deceives Russians with decoys
The Russian forces are firing missiles and attack drones at false targets prepared by the Ukrainian Air Force. This is reported by "Ukrinform" with reference to a statement by the Press Service of the Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which was published on Telegram. "The enemy is deploying more resources, reconnaissance assets, missiles, and attack drones, while we are saving people and equipment and counterattacking," the Ukrainian news agency quotes from the statement.
08:53 Ukraine reports 122 engagements along the frontlinesThe General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 122 engagements with Russian aggressors in a situation report this morning. According to the report, the Russians attacked Ukrainian positions and inhabited areas with a rocket and 117 guided air bombs in 80 air raids. Additionally, they conducted 4636 artillery attacks, including 71 with multiple rocket launchers, the update states.
08:26 Ukraine reports 1210 Russian casualties within a dayThe total combat losses of the Russian troops in Ukraine since the start of the offensive war on February 24, 2022, are estimated to be around 573,510 people. Among them were 1210 people the previous day, according to a post by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff on social media. The Ukrainian defense forces also reportedly destroyed 8331 Russian tanks, 16,074 armored combat vehicles, 15,885 artillery systems, 1125 multiple rocket launcher artillery systems on wheeled chassis (MLRS), 905 air defense systems, 363 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,736 unmanned aerial vehicles, 2403 cruise missiles, 28 ships/boats, 1 submarine, 21,500 vehicles and trucks, and 2671 special equipment.
08:03 Ukraine blocks channel for import of counterfeit medicines from Russia and BelarusAn illegal channel for the import of counterfeit medicines from Russia and Belarus into Ukraine is being blocked, according to a post on Facebook from the Office of the Prosecutor General in the Volyn region. The regional prosecutor's office is leading the investigation, the post states. A resident is suspected of planning to introduce counterfeit medicines into Poland and resell them. The counterfeit medicines were reportedly sold through online shops, social networks, and messenger channels. During searches of storage sites and suspects' homes, authorities seized Russian and Belarusian medicines, cash in various currencies worth over 2 million Ukrainian hryvnia (approximately 22,413 Euro), receipts, and shipping documents for the postal delivery of medicines.
07:22 Ukraine reports destruction of nearly 8000 Russian drones in a weekElectronic warfare units of Ukraine have reportedly neutralized or destroyed 7916 Russian drones between July 18 and 24. General Lieutenant Oleksandr Pavliuk, Commander of the Ground Forces of Ukraine, made the announcement on Facebook.
06:38 Russia reports massive drone attack on Bryansk regionThe Ukrainian military is reported to have launched a massive drone attack on the Bryansk region at night, according to the Ukrainian news agency "Ukrinform," citing the Russian Defense Ministry and Bryansk region Governor Alexander Bogomaz, who made the announcement in a Telegram message. The Russian air defense system reportedly intercepted 21 targets in the area, the ministry stated in a press release. "Our brave defenders intercepted and destroyed all targets," the governor wrote. There were reportedly no damages or injuries.
06:08 Russian Justice labels Russian "Bild" Newspaper as "Foreign Agents"The Russian Justice labels the Russian-language online edition of the "Bild" Newspaper as "foreign agents". According to a statement from the TASS news agency of the Justice Ministry, the "Bild on Russian" has published incorrect information about Russian politics. In addition, incorrect information was disseminated that aimed to create a negative image of the Russian military. The "Bild" Group spoke of an attempt to hinder free journalism. The media company also expressed opposition to the "military special operation" in Ukraine, as reported further in the TASS statement. Moscow officially refers to its military campaign against Ukraine as a "military special operation".
04:00 Polish Schools Need 80,000 More Places for UkrainiansPolish schools will have to accommodate approximately 80,000 additional Ukrainian students for the new school year, according to official estimates reported by the Warsaw daily "Rzeczpospolita", citing the Education Ministry. The government has therefore decided to increase class sizes for primary schools, which can now accommodate up to 29 students. Ukrainian children who have fled from the Russian military campaign can currently attend Polish schools or continue their education in their home country through distance learning. From September 1st, all Ukrainian students in Poland will be required to attend school. The Polish government aims to prevent children from falling through the cracks and not receiving an education with this measure. Additionally, the integration at their current location in Poland is to be supported.
02:30 Ambassador: Ukraine Could Lose a Quarter of Its Territory with CeasefireAt a ceasefire, Ukraine could potentially lose a quarter of its territory under Russian control. Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar stated in an interview with "Euronews" that a ceasefire could allow Russia to strengthen its capabilities and renew attacks on Ukraine. "Many countries propose a ceasefire, but few know what that means," Bodnar said.
01:11 Nearly Two-Thirds of EU Citizens Express Concerns over Union SecurityApproximately two-thirds of EU citizens are concerned about the security of the European Union. Around 47% of those surveyed expressed concern about the EU's security in the next five years as "quite concerned," while approximately 17% were "very concerned," according to a survey conducted on behalf of the European Commission. The greatest security concerns were expressed by the people of Portugal (77%). In Germany, 54% of those surveyed expressed "quite a bit" or "very" concern over the EU's security. Over 25,000 EU citizens aged 15 and over were surveyed online by the Ipsos research institute between late June and early July for the representative survey.
00:49 Russia reports Ukrainian drone attacks
The governor of the southwestern Russian border region of Bryansk reports that Russian air defense units intercepted twelve Ukrainian drones within an hour on late Friday evening. "Our brave defenders intercepted and destroyed all aerial targets," writes Governor Alexander Bogomaz in the messaging app Telegram. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of the region Belgorod, which also borders Ukraine in the southeast of the country, reports that three drone attacks and a series of broken window panes caused by grenade hits had occurred.
23:34 US Finance Minister Yellen optimistic about Ukraine credit from G7
US Finance Minister Janet Yellen expresses optimism that the G7 countries can agree on the conditions for a $50-billion loan to Ukraine by October, secured by Russian assets. Yellen tells the news agency on the sidelines of a G20 meeting in Brazil that the talks on the loan have been constructive. The same applies to US demands for assurances that the assets will be frozen for a longer period, she adds. "I think we have a good chance of wrapping this up by October," Yellen says.
22:18 Ukrainian power company gives update on power grid
The situation with the Ukrainian energy infrastructure seems to be improving. According to Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of the state power company Ukrenergo, the energy situation in Ukraine has improved after "some very challenging weeks" due to the summer heat and repair work. As "Kyiv Independent" reports, Ukraine began experiencing power outages in the middle of May due to constant Russian attacks. The entire infrastructure was then challenged again in mid-July by summer temperatures. The recent cooler weather, however, has led to a decrease in energy consumption, Kudryskyi says.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
- The Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine, Natalia Kalmykova, highlighted the high percentage of soldiers returning to duty after rehabilitation, noting that this was also recognized by western partners, particularly in NATO.
- There have been reports of military deployments in the Ukraine-Conflict, with the Russian side continuing its offensive operations in various regions while the Ukrainian military is regaining lost positions and retaking control of key locations.
- The attack on Ukraine by Russia has resulted in civilian casualties, including children, as evidenced by the multiple deaths reported in various regions due to Russian shelling.
- The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has taken measures to improve care for war wounded, announcing the creation of a modern rehabilitation hospital and visiting wounded soldiers in hospitals.
- The issue of cyberwar and attacks on Ukraine has been raised, with the Ukrainian authorities reporting instances where debit and credit cards of Russian bank customers have been blocked at ATMs due to a Ukrainian cyberattack.
