War update: 86 combat clashes on frontline since midnight, most intense fighting on Pokrovsk axis
As of 16:00, a total of 86 combat engagements have taken place along the front line, 37 of them on the Pokrovsk axis.
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08 July 2025
Chernobyl Reserve photographer Stanislav Humeniuk killed in action
Activist, volunteer, chief sergeant Stanislav Humeniuk — a photographer for the Chernobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve — was killed as a result of a Russian missile strike on June 22, 2025.
Border breach in Kharkiv region: Ukrainian troops repel Russian infantry attack
In Kharkiv region, Russian invading forces have stepped up activity near the settlement of Milove, crossing the Ukrainian state border.
Russia remains unpunished for Okhmatdit hospital attack – MFA
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the world to hold Russia accountable for the destruction of the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital on the anniversary of the attack.
Russia ramps up missile and drone attacks in June by 60 %, says CinC Syrskyi
Russian invaders increased the number of missiles and drones used to attack Ukraine by 1.6 times in a month, while the Defense Forces hit about 4,000 targets.
Enemy shells Novokairy with artillery in Kherson region, school ablaze
Russian troops shelled the village of Novokairy in the Kherson region with artillery in the morning, setting fire to an educational institution.
Russians strike Kostiantynivka with FPV drones in morning, cause damage
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders struck Kostiantynivka with FPV drones on Tuesday morning, damaging houses and a gas supply line.
Woman killed in Kharkiv region by tank shelling
On the evening of July 7, a woman was killed in Kutkivka, Kupiansk district, as a result of Russian shelling.
Russian forces drop explosive from drone on civilian car in Kherson, one killed
Russian forces dropped an explosive device from a drone onto a civilian vehicle in Kherson early on Tuesday, killing the 66-year-old driver.
Two injured as Russian forces strike vehicle in Kherson with drone
Russian forces carried out a drone strike on a vehicle in central Kherson, injuring two civilians.
Three civilians killed, ten injured in Donetsk region over past day due to Russian attacks
Three civilians were killed and ten others were injured in the Donetsk region on July 7 due to Russian aggression.
Ukrainian intelligence publishes data on Russian Kh-101 missile, one of which struck Okhmatdyt hospital
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published data on the Russian Kh-101 cruise missile — one of which struck the Okhmatdyt children's hospital — on the War & Sanctions portal.
Death toll from Russia's July 4 attack on Kyiv rises to three
The number of people killed in the Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on July 4 has increased to three.
Russia launches 120 strikes on Sumy region in past 24 hours, killing four
From the morning of July 7 to the morning of July 8, the Russian army carried out 120 attacks targeting 34 settlements in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, killing four civilians.
War update: 188 combat engagements on frontline over past day
On July 7, a total of 188 combat engagements took place between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invading forces across the front line.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 34 out of 54 Russian drones overnight
Overnight on July 8, Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 34 out of 54 Russian drones.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,070 over past day
As of July 8, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine since February 24, 2022, are estimated at approximately 1,028,610 personnel, including 1,070 in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian intelligence names Russian officer involved in missile strike on Okhmatdyt hospital
One of the individuals responsible for planning a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine on July 8, 2024, including the attack on the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital, was Major Denis Alexeyevich Sheynov, head of the Special Engineering Service of the 121st Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment, part of the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russia’s surveillance system, fuel depot with FPV drones
Operators of FPV drones from the 15th Mobile Border Detachment Steel Border identified and struck a Murom-P surveillance system, a fuel depot, and a Russian checkpoint.
Civilian injured as Russian drones attack Mykolaiv
During an attack by Russian drones in Mykolaiv, explosions were heard. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out in the suburb, and one person was injured.
Ukrainian intelligence reveals data on 110 cultural assets seized by Russians in Crimea
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has published information on 110 cultural artifacts appropriated by Russian occupiers during illegal archaeological excavations conducted between 2014 and 2025 in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
07 July 2025
Injury toll from morning drone attacks in Kharkiv rises to 82, one person killed
As of 21:00, the number of people injured in the morning drone attacks on Kharkiv has risen to 82, including eight children.
Zelensky: Ukraine to finalize air defense agreements with partners in coming weeks
Ukraine is preparing to finalize new air defense agreements with its partners in the coming weeks.
Hot frontline areas, Kursk, Belgorod regions: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.
UK imposes new sanctions on Russia over use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
On Monday, July 7, the UK government imposed new sanctions against Russia for its use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Wheat field catches fire following Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian attack on Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region caused a fire in a wheat field, regional authorities report.
Russians strike critical infrastructure in Sumy region, power outages reported
The Russian military launched a strike at a critical infrastructure facility in Sumy district, leaving part of the area without electricity.
General Staff reports 97 combat engagements since day-start, intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Since the start of the day, 97 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have been recorded, with 40 of them occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian General Staff confirms strike on ammunition plant in Moscow region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed that, during the night of July 7, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian ammunition production facility in Moscow region.
Casualty toll from Russian strikes on Kharkiv rises to 71, one injured person dies
A 34-year-old woman who was critically injured in a Russian drone attack on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv died in hospital.