News
Turkey is ready to lead the maritime component of the security guarantees for Ukraine
Turkey is prepared to take a leading role in the maritime component of future international security guarantees for Ukraine. The naval forces of the allied states are already carrying out planning in this area.
Temperatures of up to +34 and thunderstorms in the south: what will the weather be like in Ukraine on 17 July?
On Friday, 17 July, dry weather with light cloud cover is expected in most regions of Ukraine. Short showers and thunderstorms are possible only in some parts of the south and south-east, and the maximum temperature will reach +34 degrees.
The General Staff reported 249 engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours and further losses suffered by the Russian army
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 249 combat engagements on the front line. The defence forces continue to repel Russian attacks on the main fronts and strike at enemy military targets.
Oleksandr Syrskyi has responded to Fedorov for the first time following his scathing criticism
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has responded publicly for the first time to the sharp criticism levelled at him by the Acting Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov. He thanked the former minister for his work and expressed his hope that he would remain part of Ukraine’s team.
Church holiday on 17 July 2026: what is being celebrated, and what you can and cannot do
On 17 July according to the New Julian calendar, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine commemorates the Great Martyr Marina of Antioch. In folk tradition, this day is known as Marina’s Day or Marina the Fiery.
Anthony Joshua has named his favourite boxers – with no mention of Oleksandr Usyk
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has shared a list of boxers whose fights he follows with the greatest interest. Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk did not feature on the list.
The General Staff has updated its figures on Russian casualties over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,370 troops, one helicopter and dozens of pieces of weaponry and equipment. The updated figures were released by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A soldier in the North-Western Military District wounded two KORD officers during a search and then shot himself
На Дніпропетровщині військовий, який перебував у статусі особи, що самовільно залишила військову частину (СЗЧ), під час обшуку відкрив вогонь по поліцейських. За даними правоохоронців, двоє бійців спецпідрозділу КОРД дістали поранення, після чого чоловік застрелився.
The new Minister of the Interior, Ivan Vygivskyi, has made his first statement following his appointment
Following his appointment as Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ivan Vygivskyi stated that he would continue to work on strengthening national security and developing the entire Ministry of Internal Affairs system. Before joining the government, he headed the National Police.
Yevhen Khmara will serve as acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has instructed the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Yevhen Khmara, to temporarily take charge of the Ministry of Defence. Once the necessary legal procedures have been completed, the Head of State plans to submit his nomination to the Verkhovna Rada for appointment as minister.
The UK is to allocate €300 million to Ukraine for the purchase of 16 Gripen E fighter jets
The UK will provide €300 million to Ukraine for the purchase of 16 Gripen E fighter jets by 2029.
A high-pressure system is moving in over Ukraine: where will it be hot tomorrow, and will anything change at the weekend?
The weather in Ukraine on 17 July is expected to be mostly sunny and dry. However, a cold front is set to pass through some regions.