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Over the course of nine days, Ukraine has attacked more than a hundred Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov
The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have announced a large-scale campaign of strikes against Russian transport vessels in the Sea of Azov. According to an analyst at Ambrey, the intensity of these attacks is unprecedented in modern naval warfare.
Deputy Commander of the Air Force Yelizarov has submitted his resignation
Pavlo Yelizarov, Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, has submitted his resignation. He did not explain the reasons for his decision in detail, but stated that he had joined the armed forces “to win, not to go through the motions”.
Syrskyi stated that 72 per cent of rotations had been completed: around 20 soldiers have been holding their positions for more than 200 days
The order regarding the mandatory rotation of troops on the front line has been 72 per cent implemented. At the same time, around two dozen soldiers have been stationed at their posts without relief for more than 200 days.
Salaries for cultural workers and librarians are to be increased by 40–70 per cent from 2027
From 1 January 2027, the basic salaries of staff at state and local cultural institutions in Ukraine will increase. For most staff, they will rise by 70 per cent, whilst for certain categories already receiving pay-rise coefficients, they will rise by 40 per cent.
Sternenko and Flash are no longer serving as advisers to the Minister of Defence
Serhiy Sternenko and radio technology specialist Serhiy Beskrestnov, known as Flash, have announced that they have stepped down as advisers to Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Both stated that some of the projects they had been working on remained unfinished.
Following a drone attack, the Engels-2 airfield, from which Russian bombers take off, is on fire
On the night of 16 July, the Saratov Region of Russia was attacked by drones. According to OSINT analysis and eyewitness accounts, a fire broke out at the Engels military airfield.
Zelenskyy has submitted Koretsky’s nomination for the post of Prime Minister to the Rada
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted a proposal to the Verkhovna Rada to appoint Serhiy Koretskyi, chairman of the board of Naftogaz of Ukraine, as Prime Minister. His nomination is now to be considered by the members of parliament.
The General Staff reported nearly 280 clashes on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 279 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian troops were most active in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk sectors.
Over 90% of deferrals will be automatically extended: who doesn’t need to visit the Administrative Services Centre
Another round of automatic extensions to deferrals from mobilisation has begun in Ukraine. The system can renew over 90 per cent of current deferrals without the need for applications, documents or citizens to apply in person.
Two people were killed as a result of Russia’s night-time attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight. Hits and fires have been reported in the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts of the capital; there are fatalities and casualties.
16 July 2026: what church feast day is it, and what should not be done on Afenogen’s Day?
On Thursday, 16 July, according to the new church calendar, the Venerable John of Vyshensky and the martyr Athenogenes are commemorated. In the folk calendar, this date is known as Athenogenes’ Day and is associated with the harvest, summer preparations and the gradual easing of the heat.
Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final for the second time in a row
The Argentina national team secured a hard-fought victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. The Argentines scored the winning goal in second-half stoppage time.