Ukraine sets new record for gas production in 6 months
In the first half of 2024, Ukraine's largest gas producer, Ukrgasvydobuvannya, pumped 8.8% more gas than in the same period last year, the company announced on July 16.
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Repair of Ukraine's largest hydroelectric power plant to take at least 3 years due to Russian attacks
"For the enemy, the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station is more easily reachable, the front line is 50 kilometers away (from it)," Ukrhydroenergo CEO Ihor Syrota said in an interview with Forbes Ukraine.
Czechia to open bullet factory, start production of assault rifles in Ukraine
The governments of Ukraine and Czechia signed two agreements on joint arms production on July 16, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced after the meeting with Czech counterpart Petr Fiala.
UK, EU member states will step up inspections of Russian oil fleet, Bloomberg says
An "unspecified number" of governments are expected to approve the plan on July 18, during a meeting of the European Political Community hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the U.K., according to a draft statement.
India is aiming to increase exports to Russia after Modi-Putin meeting, Reuters says
"When we are looking at Russia, we are looking at how both countries can gain by better trade relationships," Indian Trade Secretary Sunil Barthwal said during a press conference.
Georgian president appeals to Constitutional Court on law on 'foreign agents'
Georgian President Salome Zourabishvili has filed a motion against the law on "foreign agents" to the Constitutional Court of Georgia. The bill requires organizations that receive foreign funding to be labeled as "foreign agents," mirroring repressive Russian legislation used to crack down on Kremlin critics.
Ukraine produces largest number of self-propelled howitzers in Europe per month, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky did not specify how many units Ukraine produces per month. But he described this figure as "powerful."
Ukraine's population could drop to 15.3 million by end of century, UN says
Oleksandr Hladun, deputy director of Ukraine's Demography Institute, called the UN's forecast "pessimistic." "It was probably developed with the war in mind and the absence of any demographic policy measures," Hladun told Ukrainska Pravda in an interview published on July 15.
Mobilization is going 'according to plan,' but there are not enough training facilities, Zelensky says
"Considering training facilities, there are not enough of them. They are already being expanded," President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press conference in Kyiv.
Ukraine is expecting to sign security agreements with 9 more countries, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian government is seeking to sign security agreements with 32 countries in total. Ukraine has already signed security agreements with 23 countries, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The security agreements cover humanitarian, military, reconstruction, and financial assistance for Ukraine.
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.
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.
