Boris Bodnar

Boris Bodnar

Journalist

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An investigation is underway in Poland into the beating of two children for speaking Ukrainian
Society
An investigation is underway in Poland into the beating of two children for speaking Ukrainian

In the Polish city of Legnica, an unidentified woman attacked two 13-year-old girls from Ukraine on the evening of 18 July: the police are already investigating the incident.

The Russians destroyed the ‘Epicentre’ shopping centre in Sumy
War
The Russians destroyed the ‘Epicentre’ shopping centre in Sumy

Russian invaders attacked an ‘Epicentre’ shopping centre in the city of Sumy, resulting in its destruction.

The average pension in Ukraine has risen to 7,273 UAH, but a quarter of pensioners receive less than 4,000 UAH — ‘OpenDataBot’
Society
The average pension in Ukraine has risen to 7,273 UAH, but a quarter of pensioners receive less than 4,000 UAH — ‘OpenDataBot’

As of 1 July, there were 9.98 million pensioners in Ukraine — their number has fallen by 190,500 since the start of the year. The average pension is 7,273 UAH.

The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million
Society
The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million

The European Commission has fined the e-commerce platform AliExpress €550 million for failing to adequately assess and mitigate the risks associated with the sale of illegal, dangerous and counterfeit goods. The company must submit a plan to remedy the infringements by 20 October 2026.

Since the start of 2026, the Ministry of Defence has procured more than 22,000 ground-based drones — almost twice as many as last year
War
Since the start of 2026, the Ministry of Defence has procured more than 22,000 ground-based drones — almost twice as many as last year

Since the start of 2026, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has contracted the supply of over 22,000 ground-based robotic systems (GRS) for the Defence Forces. This figure is almost double the volume of procurements for the whole of 2025.

Laura Lumer, a blogger from the US, travelled to Ukraine and admitted she had been wrong
Politics
Laura Lumer, a blogger from the US, travelled to Ukraine and admitted she had been wrong

Laura Lumer, an American blogger and supporter of US President Donald Trump, travelled to Ukraine to verify for herself the claims she had previously made about the country and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. She admitted that she had been misled by Russian propaganda.

Syrsky replied to Fedorov: what he said about drones and payments
Politics
Syrsky replied to Fedorov: what he said about drones and payments

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has, for the first time, responded in detail to claims of a conflict with former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He explained the division of powers between the General Staff and the Ministry, and commented on the development of unmanned systems, new military contracts, mobilisation and the funding of payments to service personnel.

The General Staff reported 217 combat engagements over the past 24 hours and more than 1,300 casualties among the Russian armed forces
War
The General Staff reported 217 combat engagements over the past 24 hours and more than 1,300 casualties among the Russian armed forces

Over the past 24 hours, there were 217 combat engagements on the front line. Russian troops continued their assaults across most sectors, whilst the Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out strikes against enemy concentrations, artillery positions and drone control centres.

Electricity tariffs from 1 August: how much will a kWh cost?
Economy
Electricity tariffs from 1 August: how much will a kWh cost?

From 1 August 2026, the electricity tariff for households will remain unchanged. Household consumers will continue to pay 4.32 hryvnias per kilowatt-hour, regardless of their monthly consumption.

Soldier sold equipment from unit’s storehouse, earning enough for a ‘Lexus’ — investigation
Society
Soldier sold equipment from unit’s storehouse, earning enough for a ‘Lexus’ — investigation

The head of the border guard detachment’s depot is accused of misappropriating military property. According to the investigation, he sold equipment to civilians and pawned it.

Language bill: ban on songs in Russian and new fines
Society
Language bill: ban on songs in Russian and new fines

В Україні пропонують заборонити публічне виконання пісень російською та підвищити для бізнесу штрафи за повторне порушення мовного закону до 25,5 тисячі гривень. Законопроєкт також запроваджує нові мовні вимоги під час працевлаштування, у дитячих таборах, застосунках і сфері послуг.

In July, Russia fired more ballistic missiles at Ukraine than it produced
War
In July, Russia fired more ballistic missiles at Ukraine than it produced

Since the beginning of July, Russia has fired more ballistic missiles at Ukraine than it produces in a month. Analysts believe that the enemy is depleting its own stockpiles.

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