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In the first quarter of 2026, 29,7 thousand flats were completed in Ukraine — almost as many as in 2021, before the war. At the same time, construction began on only 20,200 flats, which is 11 per cent fewer than last year.
Today, 15 July 2026, Ukraine is celebrating Ukrainian Statehood Day. The holiday highlights the continuity of Ukrainian statehood — from Kievan Rus’ to the restoration of independence in 1991 and modern-day Ukraine.
On 15 July 2026, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Vladimir, Prince of Kyiv and Equal to the Apostles. According to folk tradition, on this day homes were sprinkled with holy water and sunlight was allowed into the rooms, in the belief that this would protect the home from evil.
Herman Smetanin has stepped down from his post as Chief Executive of the joint-stock company ‘Ukrainian Defence Industry’. He did not name the company’s new chief executive.
A deferment from mobilisation may be removed from the electronic military registration document if the official registers no longer confirm the legal grounds for granting it. Simply moving house or registering with a different military registration and enlistment office does not automatically result in the loss of the deferment.
The first military exercises by the Coalition of the Willing will take place in autumn 2026 in Poland, with French and British troops taking part. The manoeuvres are intended to test the partners’ readiness to provide Ukraine with genuine security guarantees following a possible cessation of hostilities.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has tendered her resignation. If the Verkhovna Rada approves it, the entire Cabinet of Ministers will automatically resign.
On Tuesday, 14 July, Orthodox Christians commemorate the Righteous Prince Oskold, the First Martyr of Kyiv, who was given the name Nicholas at his baptism. On this day, the Apostle Aquila, one of the Seventy, the martyr Justus of Rome, and the Venerable Onesimus of Magnesia are also commemorated.
Apple, за даними медіа, перебудовує дорожню карту власних процесорів навколо штучного інтелекту. Компанія вже завершила ключовий етап проєктування M7, може пропустити потужні версії M6 Pro, M6 Max і M6 Ultra та швидше перейти до нового покоління чипів для Mac і iPad.
Ukrainian singer Artem Pivovarov is rumoured to have had a secret wedding with his manager, Dasha Cherednichenko.
In Ukraine, 797 sole traders are on the Antimonopoly Committee’s ‘blacklist’ for distorting the results of tenders. The largest number of such sole traders are registered in the Lviv region, and the offenders most often operate in the wholesale and retail sectors.
PrivatBank, in partnership with Visa, is running a promotion for customers who use mobile number transfers via the Privat24 app. Until 20 July 2026, every transfer of 1,000 UAH or more made using a Visa card will automatically be entered into a prize draw for cashback of between 1,000 and 3,000 UAH and an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
