Ukraine signs deals with U.S., Denmark to boost joint weapons and drone production – Zelensky
Ukraine and its partners are scaling up the production of long-range weapons and interceptor drones.
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Ukraine strikes Russian factory producing key components for Shahed drones, Iskander missiles
Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck a Russian defense industrial facility in Cheboksary, where adaptive antenna arrays were manufactured for Shahed-type drones and Iskander-K missiles.
War update: 91 clashes on frontline since day-start, fighting ongoing in five sectors
Since the beginning of the day on July 5, there have been 91 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, including 30 on the Pokrovsk front. Fighting is ongoing on five operational directions.
New small arms, grenade launchers approved for use by AFU in 2025
In the first half of 2025, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense codified and approved a range of new domestically produced weapons, ammunition, and optical devices for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
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).
Rutte hopes for U.S. "flexibility" on resuming weapons supply to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has expressed hope that the United States will show “flexibility” in resuming military aid to Ukraine, so that the country could continue to defend itself.
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.
Russian volunteer legion captures Nigerian fighting for Russia on Zaporizhzhia front
Fighters of the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit operating under the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), captured a citizen of Nigeria who was fighting on the Russian side during assault operations in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Russian volunteer legion captures Nigerian fighting for Russia on Zaporizhzhia front
Fighters of the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit operating under the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), captured a citizen of Nigeria who was fighting on the Russian side during assault operations in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Ukrainian military: no battles in Dnipropetrovsk region
There are currently no active battles between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops in Dnipropetrovsk region.
Latvia delivers Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine
Latvia has delivered a batch of Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as part of a new military aid package.
New OSCE PA president condemns attack on Kyiv, urges Russia to end war
Newly elected President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, has condemned Russia's recent missile and drone strike on Kyiv and called on Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine.
SBU classifies Odesa car explosion as attempted terrorist attack
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has classified the July 5 car explosion in Odesa's Kyivskyi district as an attempted terrorist attack.
Pivnenko, US general discuss boosting Ukraine's National Guard
Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, held talks with the newly appointed Senior Defense Official at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, Brigadier General Brad Nicholson, to discuss the strengthening of National Guard units.
Austrian foreign minister calls for increased pressure on Russia
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger has called for increased pressure on Russia to stop its attacks on Ukrainian cities and to compel it to engage in genuine peace efforts.
Kremlin to involve Laotian engineering troops in mine clearance in Kursk region – HUR
In an effort to draw international partners into its war against Ukraine, Russian authorities plan to deploy a combined unit of engineering troops from the Lao People's Armed Forces to conduct mine clearance operations in Russia's Kursk region.
Russian fake: Ukrainian ATMs seizing men's bank cards to make them visit military enlistment offices
Russian propaganda continues efforts to disrupt mobilization in Ukraine
Trump calls phone conversation with Zelensky 'good' and strategic'
U.S. President Donald Trump has described his recent phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "good" and "strategic."
Car explosion in Odesa injures man
A car exploded in the Kyivskyi district of Odesa, injuring a man.
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralize 292 out of 322 enemy drones overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 292 out of 322 drones launched by Russia since the evening of July 4.
Death toll from Russia's July 4 attack on Kyiv rises to two – mayor
The number of people killed in Russia's July 4 missile and drone attack on Kyiv has risen to two.
Ukrainian forces strike Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia's Voronezh region, home to Su jets
Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck the Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region, where Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM aircraft are based.
General Staff reports 183 combat engagements on frontline over past day
Over the past day, July 4, a total of 183 combat engagements took place between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invading troops.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,050 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to July 5, 2025, are estimated at approximately 1,025,260 personnel, with 1,050 eliminated in the past 24 hours alone.
China ready to coordinate peace efforts on Ukraine with France – Foreign Minister
China is ready to enhance strategic communication and coordination with France to support a political resolution of the “Ukrainian crisis” — the term China uses to describe Russia’s war against Ukraine.
ARMA to work with Czech experts to return seized Russian assets
The Head of the National Agency of Ukraine for Finding, Tracing, and Management of Assets (ARMA), Olena Duma, and the Vice President of the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Markus Čupek, have signed a Cooperation Agreement between the two institutions.
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.
Company collaborating with occupation authorities in ‘DPR’ uncovered
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has gathered information on a company under enemy control that provides services to the so-called General Prosecutor's Office of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR).
Teenage spy detained for guiding Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained an agent of the Russian FSB — a 17-year-old high school graduate — who coordinated missile and drone attacks on Kyiv.
China to purchase about 700,000 t of barley from Ukraine
Following a recent sharp increase, barley prices in Ukraine have stabilized at UAH 9,350-9,500 per tonne (or USD 196-200 per tonne) over the past week, including the delivery to the Black Sea ports.