Military reporting intense battles on Orikhiv front near Kamianske
Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces are reporting intense and ongoing fighting on the Orikhiv axis, particularly near the settlement of Kamianske.
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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.
EU in talks with U.S. on Russia sanctions, but focused on finalizing its own 18th package – Dombrovskis
The European Union continues consultations with the United States on additional sanctions against Russia, but is currently prioritizing the political approval of its own 18th sanctions package.
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.
One year after strike on Okhmatdyt children's hospital: A scar on nation's conscience
The key perpetrator behind the attack has been named. Reconstruction has finally begun, though the process has been overshadowed by bureaucracy and complications around tenders.
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.
Ukraine sanctions Chinese firms supplying drone parts to Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision to impose sanctions on Chinese companies that supply components used in Russian drones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EU plans to continue using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine – Dombrovskis
The European Union is considering frozen Russian assets as one of the future sources of funding for Ukraine.
EU discussing financial support for Ukraine beyond 2026 – Danish economy minister
The European Union has already begun discussions on continuing financial support for Ukraine after 2026, recognizing the need for ongoing assistance amid Russian aggression.
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.
Police detain two foreign nationals in Kyiv for displaying Nazi symbols in public
Police have detained two foreign nationals in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district for publicly displaying Nazi symbols.
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.
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.
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 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.
Switzerland to allocate CHF 5B for Ukraine's reconstruction – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Maja Riniker, President of the National Council of Switzerland, to discuss humanitarian support and the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
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.
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.
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.
Pentagon to send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at President Trump’s direction
The U.S. Department of Defense, following an order from President Donald Trump, will provide Ukraine with additional defensive weapons to help protect against Russian attacks.