Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure 25 over past day
In Donetsk Oblast, five people were killed and seven injured over the past day, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin.
Martin Fornusek
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The Ukrainian operation near Krynky in Kherson Oblast appears to be over, as the military said on July 17 that the positions in the village were "completely destroyed." It follows reports that Ukraine had withdrawn from the village on the Dnipro River's east bank several weeks earlier. "The Defense Forces
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 35 over past day
Russia attacked Ukraine with 16 Shahed-type drones overnight, as well as with two Kh-59/69 cruise missiles and one Kh-35 cruise missile, the Air Force said.
95 Ukrainian POWs released from Russian captivity
Another 95 Ukrainian defenders have been brought back home, including service members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the Border Guard, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 17.
Controversial MP who lambasted military to leave Zelensky's parliamentary group
Lawmaker Mariana Bezuhla has submitted an application to leave President Volodymyr Zelensky's Servant of the People parliamentary faction, she said on social media on July 17.
Ukrainian parliament votes to cancel daylight saving time
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Russian attacks kill 1, injure 14 in Donetsk, Kherson oblasts over past day
In Donetsk Oblast, one person was killed and seven injured in Russian attacks over the past day, Governor Vadym Filashkin said.
Japan to reportedly cover $3.3 billion of G7 loan to Ukraine
The sum, which Ukraine hopes to receive by the end of the year before a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, includes a $20-billion pledge by the U.S. and the EU each, Kyodo News wrote.
EBRD pledges $220 million to boost Ukraine's energy security, create gas reserves
A key goal of the investment is to help create strategic natural gas reserves at Naftogaz, Ukraine's state-owned energy company.
Ukraine lists 42,000 citizens as missing persons
Ukraine lists 42,000 citizens in a unified register for persons missing under special circumstances, an Interior Ministry official said, Ukrinform reported on July 17.
Defense company's production blocked by Bureau of Economic Security's investigation
The Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) is preventing the work of a body armor manufacturer due to suspicions of tax evasion, Forbes Ukraine reported on July 16.
Ukraine's top prosecutors investigated over suspected $170,000 bribe
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Shmyhal visits Czechia to discuss ammunition, energy cooperation
The visit comes only days after Czech President Petr Pavel announced Ukraine would receive 50,000 shells under Prague's ammunition initiative in July, with the deliveries rising to 100,000 rounds monthly since September.
Orban urged EU to restore diplomatic relations with Russia in letter to Michel, Bild reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the EU should restore diplomatic relations with Russia, listing it as one of the conclusions of his supposed "peace mission," Bild reported on July 16, citing Orban's letter it had obtained.
India summoned Ukrainian ambassador over Zelensky's comments, media reports
India summoned a Ukrainian envoy over President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, the Economic Times newspaper reported on July 16.
Death toll of Russia's July 14 attack on Donetsk Oblast town rises to 3
The death toll of a Russian attack against Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast on July 14 has risen to three as rescue operations concluded, the Interior Ministry said on July 16.
Lavrov arrives in New York to chair UN Security Council meetings
Russia, a permanent member of the council, assumed the one-month rotating presidency on July 1 for the first time since April 2023.
Russian attacks against Ukraine injure 16 over past day
In Kharkiv Oblast, a 51-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man were injured when Russia struck the village of Kindrashivka in the Kupiansk district shortly before midnight on July 15, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
European Commission snubs Hungary's presidency over Orban's rogue diplomacy
"In light of recent developments marking the start of the Hungarian Presidency, the President (Ursula von der Leyen) has decided that the European Commission will be represented at senior civil servant level only during informal meetings of the Council," said von der Leyen's spokesperson Eric Mamer.
Orban pitches 'peace proposal' to EU after Kyiv, Moscow trips
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban presented Budapest's proposal on how achieve peace in Ukraine in a letter sent to European leaders, a Hungarian government official said in an interview published on July 15.
Heatwave pushes electricity consumption to maximum, Ukrenergo warns
The record-breaking heat wave that has engulfed Ukraine is expected to continue at least through the rest of the following week, with the maximums to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (over 104 degrees Fahrenheit).
Estonian PM resigns to take up top EU diplomatic job
Kaja Kallas, known for her resolute support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, is stepping down after being appointed as the EU's next chief diplomat, replacing Josep Borrell.
Syrskyi orders inspection of 59th Motorized Brigade after recent losses
The announcement came only a day after Azovstal defender and medic Kateryna Polishchuk, known under the nickname Ptashka ("bird"), called on Oleksandr Syrskyi and President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate the unit over the alleged misconduct of its commander, Bohdan Shevchuk.
Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack against occupied Crimea
Razvozhayev claimed at 4:10 a.m. local time that Russian defenses shot at least one drone over Cape Fiolent on Crimea's southern coast. The attack ended at around 6 a.m., resulting in damage after a drone fragment fell on a house but leaving no casualties, he added.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 24 over past day
Russian attacks have killed at least one civilian and injured at least 24 others in Ukraine over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 15.
Stoltenberg signals opposition to Poland downing missiles over Ukraine
"NATO will support Ukraine, and we have now increased our support...But NATO's policy is unchanged – we will not be involved in this conflict," NATO's outgoing Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on July 14.
EU plans to boycott Hungary's foreign affairs summit, Politico reports
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Moscow plans to block YouTube in fall, Russian media claims
The news comes shortly after Rostelecom, the country's leading telecommunications provider, said there are "technical problems with Google's equipment" which may "affect the download speed and quality of YouTube videos."
'Depends on circumstances,' Danish PM says on Ukraine using F-16s to strike inside Russia
"But it is possible also to reach targets outside Ukraine (with Danish-supplied F-16s), yes," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen added.
GPS jamming in Finland likely part of Russian hybrid campaign, ISW says
"Russia's apparent GPS jamming is likely part of Russia's intensifying hybrid campaign directly targeting NATO states likely aimed at undermining support for Ukraine and NATO unity," the ISW said.
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