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.
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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 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.
Over 30 companies in Ukraine produce fiber optic drones
More than 30 companies in Ukraine produce drones that use fiber optic communication for control and video transmission.
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.
Pistorius to visit US to discuss support for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will visit the United States next week to discuss continued support for Ukraine.
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
Ukraine preparing meeting with 'Coalition of the Willing' members – president
Ukraine is working with all its partners on drone production, and a meeting with the members of the "Coalition of the Willing" is being prepared for this week.
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.
Azerbaijani opposition journalist on Baku-Moscow conflict: These are two regimes bound by billions
Despite increasingly aggressive policies by the Kremlin toward Azerbaijanis, Azerbaijan and Russia remain deeply linked authoritarian regimes, and a real conflict between Presidents Aliyev and Putin is unlikely, as it involves not only politics but multi-billion-dollar mutual interests.
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.
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.
ISW: Kremlin seeks to lure volunteers to avoid open mobilization
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin appears to be trying to increase volunteer recruitment among the Russian population, likely due to waning domestic support for the Kremlin's crypto-mobilization efforts.
Umerov announces launch of DOT-Chain Defense – 'weapon marketplace' for AFU
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov has announced the launch of DOT-Chain Defense, a new digital system designed to streamline and accelerate the supply of weapons to the country’s Defense Forces.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 75 out of 101 Russian drones
Ukraine’s Air Force reports that air defense units shot down 75 out of 101 Russian drones launched during a massive overnight attack on Ukraine.
War update: 184 clashes on frontline over past day, intense fighting in Pokrovsk, Lyman sectors
Over the past day, July 6, Ukrainian Defense Forces recorded 184 combat engagements with Russian invaders, with half of them occurring in the Pokrovsk and Lyman sectors.
Russian army lost another 1,100 soldiers and three tanks in war in Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to July 7, 2025, amount to approximately 1 million 27 thousand 540 people, including 1,100 people over the past day.
No Russian warships currently in Black Sea or Sea of Azov
One Russian Kalibr missile carrier remains in the Mediterranean Sea, while there are no enemy ships in the Azov and Black Seas.
Kharkiv drone attack toll rises to 13 wounded
The number of victims of this morning's attack by Russian drones on Kharkiv has risen to 13 people.
Trump said he provides “a lot” of aid to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said that he is “helping a lot” Ukraine, which continues to oppose Russia in the war unleashed by the Kremlin.
DIU chiefs meet with head of Fritt Ukraina charity
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and Major General Vadym Skibitskyi, his deputy, held a meeting with Peter Frølich, a member of the Norwegian Parliament and head of the charitable organization Fritt Ukraina.
06 July 2025
War update: 149 clashes on frontline, 40 attempts of breakthrough in Pokrovsk sector
There were 149 combat engagements along the frontline, with Russian forces attempting 40 breakthroughs of Ukraine’s defenses in the Pokrovsk sector, resulting in 117 enemy casualties.
Ukrainian defenders raise Marine Corps flag in Dachne, Dnipropetrovsk region
Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have raised their brigade’s flag in the village of Dachne, Dnipropetrovsk region.
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.
Zelensky provides update on frontline situation, announces new agreements with partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the preparation of new defense and reconstruction agreements with international partners aimed at strengthening Ukraine's capabilities.
Russia demonstratively targeting rescuers – and bragging about it
The Russian army openly posted a video showing drone operators deliberately targeting Ukrainian a civilian emergency response crew.
Explosion reported as tanker loads up at Ust-Luga port in Russia
An explosion rocked the Eco Wizard tanker where an ammonia leak is also suspected in the Russian port of Ust-Luga.
Zelensky signs sanctions package targeting Russia’s financial schemes
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed a new sanctions package, at the motion of the National Bank, aimed at combating Russian financial schemes, including in the field of cryptocurrency.