Kyiv authorities push to convert all underground spaces into public bomb shelters
All underground premises that can potentially serve as bomb shelters should be used for that purpose.
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09 July 2025
Ihor Poklad, renowned Ukrainian composer, passes away
Composer Ihor Poklad passed away at the age of 83.
NABU hires 153 new employees in 18 months – Kryvonos
In the past year and a half, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has appointed 153 new employees, including 78 detectives and 10 analysts.
Azov fighter Nazarii Hryncevych posthumously awarded title of Hero of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to National Guard soldier Nazarii Hryncevych.
08 July 2025
18-year-old Ukrainian woman found hanged in Italy after going missing last week
An 18-year-old Ukrainian student, Mariia Buhaiova, who had been missing for four days in southern Italy, has been found hanged.
Sociologist explains what could shift Ukrainians' attitudes toward war
A breakthrough on the front lines could significantly shift Ukrainians' attitudes toward the war and the overall situation in the country.
Patriarch Bartholomew meets families of Ukrainian POWs, missing soldiers
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew held a meeting in Istanbul with the families of Ukrainian prisoners of war and those missing in action, greeting them with the words "Glory to Ukraine."
Hot phase of war may end within 1–2 years, 30% of refugees could return – sociologist Holovakha
The hot phase of the war could end within 1–2 years, and about 30% of Ukrainian refugees may return home.
NABU Chief confirms family ties to Kyiv Military Administration Head
Semen Kryvonos, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), acknowledged that Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA), is his brother-in-law.
NABU Chief: some high-profile cases closed despite suspect notifications
Semen Kryvonos, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), disclosed how many cases the Bureau had closed over the past few years, even after suspects had already been officially notified of suspicion during the investigations.
During full-scale invasion of Ukraine, seven individuals involved in NABU cases were extradited - Kryvonos
During the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, seven individuals involved in National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) cases were extradited.
40–50 detectives working in defense sector at NABU – Kryvonos
At the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), 40-50 detectives are working on exposing abuses in the defense sector.
Nearly 70% of de-occupied Kherson region demined – regional authorities
In the de-occupied areas of Kherson region, sappers have already cleared 69% of the territory.
Ukrainians allowed to reapply for compensation under eRecovery program
Ukrainians who did not have time to use compensation funds to repair damaged housing have been allowed to reapply for the service.
07 July 2025
Over 115,000 families received assistance under “eRecovery” program
More than 115,000 families have already received assistance through the “eRecovery” program, and nearly 18,000 have received preferential mortgages under the “eOselia” program.
UK contributes GBP 400,000 to support OPCW activities in Ukraine
The UK government has made a voluntary contribution of GBP 400,000 to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to support its activities aimed at strengthening Ukraine's security and protection against chemical threats.
06 July 2025
World premiere of film about Russian ecocide held at Karlovy Vary film festival
On July 6, the world premiere of the documentary film Divia by Ukrainian director Dmytro Hreshko took place at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Ukrainian record set: largest Navy flag unfurled in Odesa
A national record was set in Odesa with the unfurling of the largest flag of the Ukrainian Navy.
Zelensky: Ukrainian Navy holding the line on water, land, and in the sky
The Ukrainian Navy is holding the line on water, on land, and in the sky, doing everything possible to ensure the safety of Ukraine.
Political prisoner Tsyhipa forced to go on hunger strike to get withheld medication
Ukrainian journalist Serhiy Tsyhipa of Nova Kakhovka, illegally convicted in Russia and held at a penal colony in Ryazan region, was forced to go on a hunger strike as a final resort to get access to the medication he required for a chronic condition.
Russia exploits AI in circulating propaganda - Ukraine intel
The Russian Federation is expanding disinformation tools using artificial intelligence.
Ukrainian polar scientists share winter outing into ocean near Galindez Island
Researchers from Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base have shared footage of a winter outing into the ocean near Galindez Island in Antarctica.
Warning issued over Russian Telegram bot masquerading as help for missing Ukrainian soldiers
A Russian-created chatbot is spreading on Telegram, falsely claiming to help locate missing Ukrainian military personnel.
05 July 2025
UNICEF reports threefold increase in child casualties in Ukraine over past three months
The number of children killed or injured in Ukraine due to Russia's ongoing aggression has tripled over the past three months, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), citing data from the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.
Ukrainian rescuers receive first firefighting robot from domestic manufacturer
Units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) have received their first firefighting robot developed by a Ukrainian manufacturer.
SBGS reports on condition of border guards returned in latest prisoner swap
The health condition of Ukrainian border guards returned as part of the latest prisoner exchange is satisfactory. That is according to Andrii Demchenko, Spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS).
Ukraine among world's most contaminated countries with explosive hazards
The Ukrainian government is significantly increasing the number of pyrotechnic (explosive ordnance disposal) units within the State Emergency Service (SES) in response to widespread contamination from explosive devices.
Ukrainians march through downtown Washington in U.S. Independence Day Parade
Ukraine was once again represented in the festive U.S. Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. This year, two separate groups marched through the center of the capital — organized by the US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) and the United Help Ukraine along with the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA.
No jail for child saboteurs, but parents liable – police
Children under the age of 14 who carry out serious missions for Russians, such as sabotage or terrorism, are not subject to criminal liability under Ukrainian law. However, their actions will not go without consequences, and parents may be held responsible as well.
DIU presents prayer book for reconnaissance soldiers
The prayer book for Ukrainian intelligence officers was published by military chaplains of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.