Media: Russia lost over 10,000 soldiers in war in Ukraine over past 6 months
A new study identified the names of over 10,000 Russian troops who were killed over the past half-year.
Kateryna Hodunova
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National Bank sets new historic low for hryvnia exchange rate
The hryvnia exchange rate on the interbank foreign exchange market surpassed Hr 41 per dollar on the morning of July 12.
Kyiv expects to get up to 20 F-16s in 2024, Bloomberg reports
NATO is yet concerned about logistical difficulties in maintaining these aircraft and the lack of suitable runways in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.
Ukraine dismisses Russia's accusations of preparing false flags at 2 Ukrainian dams
"The only reason for the threats to civilians and the destruction of critical infrastructure in Ukraine is Russian aggression," Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said in response to Russian accusations of preparing false flag operations at two Ukrainian dams.
3 people injured by tripwire mine while trying to evacuate in Kharkiv Oblast
Three people were injured due to a tripwire mine detonation as they were trying to evacuate in the village of Starytsia, Kharkiv Oblast, on July 12, the local Prosecutor's Office reported.
Poland's Sejm recognizes Soviet deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide
Sejm, the lower chamber of Poland's parliament, passed a resolution on July 12 to commemorate the victims of the Soviet genocide of Crimean Tatars in 1944.
Ukraine's GDP grew by more than 4% in 6 months
"Due to the high adaptability to difficult conditions and experience in responding to such challenges, the Ukrainian economy continued to grow" in June, said Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Russian pilot leaked personnel data on Russian aviation division to Ukraine, source says
"He was shocked by the attack on the children's hospital, so he decided to hand over to the Ukrainian side documents related to the activities of his military unit, as well as private photos of the command staff," the source said.
Netherlands to contribute around $22 million to drones for Ukraine
The Netherlands will allocate 20 million euros (nearly $22 million) to purchase first-person view (FPV) drones for Ukraine within the drone coalition, the Dutch Defense Ministry announced on July 10.
Biden announces new aid package for Ukraine at NATO summit
This is the eighth package approved by Biden since the end of April when the U.S. Congress passed a foreign aid bill containing close to $61 billion for Ukraine.
France, Germany, Italy, Poland to develop new long-range cruise missiles
France, Germany, Italy, and Poland announced on July 11 that they agreed to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range beyond 500 kilometers (around 310 miles), Reuters reported.
Number of injured in Russia's July 8 attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 53
At least 53 people were injured in the Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 8, Yevhen Sytnychenko, head of the district military administration, reported on July 11.
Norway to allocate nearly $93 million to bolster Ukraine's air defenses
Oslo will allocate 1 billion Norwegian kroner (around $93 million) to bolster Ukraine's air defense, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced on July 11 at the NATO summit in Washington, as reported by Reuters.
Indian state refiners discussing long-term oil import deal with Russia, Reuters reports
India's state-run refiners are in talks with Russia about a long-term oil import deal, Reuters reported on July 11, citing an undisclosed government source.
Duda hopes Ukraine will receive invitation to alliance at next NATO summit
Polish President Duda Andrzej was doubtful that Ukraine would receive a formal invitation to join NATO at this summit.
Ukrainians raise nearly $7 million in less than 2 days to restore children's hospital hit in Russian missile attack
United24 and Monobank, Ukraine's largest mobile-only bank, launched a fundraising campaign for Hr 100 million (nearly $2.5 million). Within 22 hours, Ukrainians collected Hr 250 million (nearly $6 million).
Netherlands allocates nearly $325 million to F-16 munitions for Ukraine
"(Russian President Vladimir) Putin's aggression knows no bounds, so our support must continue at full speed," Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.
Boy evacuated from Kyiv hospital hit by Russian missile attack dies
The boy was in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the Okhmatdyt hospital at the time of the missile strike, Health Minister Viktor Liashko said. He was later transported to another hospital in Kyiv.
Russia attacks city of Voznesensk in Mykolaiv Oblast, killing 1, injuring 8, including mayor
Voznesensk Mayor Yevhenii Velychko is among the victims, according to Kim. All eight people suffered injuries of moderate severity.
Ukraine foreign minister meets Hungarian counterpart after Orban's 'peace mission' to Kyiv, Moscow
During a meeting between the foreign ministers, Kuleba said he briefed his counterpart on the situation on the front line and preparations for a second peace summit.
F-16s from Netherlands, Denmark on their way to Ukraine, Blinken announces
The first F-16 fighter jets are on their way from the Netherlands and Denmark to Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on July 10 during the NATO summit in Washington.
'When innocent children killed, the heart bleeds,' Modi comments on Russian July 8 attack after meeting with Putin
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on July 8 in what was his first trip to Russia since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US supplies Ukraine with Metal Shark high-speed boats
The boats are equipped with modern navigation and control systems, automatic fire extinguishing, as well as a video surveillance system, making them maneuverable, fast, and ergonomic, the State Border Guard Service said.
Ukrainian state defense company opens office in US
Ukraine's state-owned defense company Ukrainian Defense Industry, also known as Ukroboronprom, has opened a representative office in Washington as Kyiv seeks to strengthen defense partnerships abroad amid Russia's war.
Zelensky arrives in Washington to participate in NATO summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in his July 9 evening address that he had arrived in Washington to attend the NATO summit taking place on July 9-11.
Nearly $37,000 stolen from bank accounts of fallen soldiers in Dnipro
The suspects, with the help of an employee of the Regional Bureau of Forensic Medicine, stole payment cards and mobile phones registered in the online banking system from dead soldiers in a morgue.
Ukraine to be represented at 2024 Olympics by smallest number of athletes in history
Only 140 Ukrainian athletes will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this year, the smallest number in the history of the country's participation in the games, as Russia's war has damaged or destroyed sports' facilities and frequent air raid alerts interrupt training.
Bulgaria sues Russian Gazprom, seeking compensation of more than $430 million
In 2023, the Russian gas giant suspended Bulgargaz's long-term contract, which covered 90% of the quantities of natural gas delivered by Bulgargaz to customers.
Over 170 injured, 37 killed in Russian mass July 8 attack, Zelensky says
"Russian terrorists must be held accountable for this. Just being concerned does not stop terror. Compassion is not a weapon," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Germany confirms delivery of Patriot system, ammunition, other aid to Ukraine
The package will include ammunition for the Leopard 1 tank, 9,000 rounds of ammunition for anti-aircraft guns Gepard, 55,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition from German domestic stocks, as well as 58,000 rounds of 40mm ammunition.
Russian missile struck children's hospital in Kyiv following 'programmed route,' source says
"It (the missile) was not damaged by air defense systems and hit exactly the target it was programmed to hit," a law enforcement source told the Kyiv Independent.
Government searching for options to relocate Okhmatdyt children's hospital, Shmyhal says
The Ukrainian government is looking for new places to relocate the Okhmatdyt hospital, including its staff and patients, after the July 8 Russian attack, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
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