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Ukroboronprom has sacked the managers of two factories following the tragedy in Vyshneve
Ukrainian Defence Industry JSC has dismissed the heads of two state-owned defence sector enterprises following explosions in Vyshneve, Kyiv Oblast. The reason given was a breach of legislation and regulations on the safe storage of weapons.
13 July 2026 is the feast day of the Archangel Gabriel: what is forbidden to do
On 13 July, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine celebrate the Feast of the Archangel Gabriel — one of the most revered heavenly messengers. In the folk calendar, this day is known as ‘Summer Gabriel’ and is considered important for work, the harvest, prayer and good deeds.
The General Staff reported that Russia had suffered losses of 1,600 troops and four air defence systems over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,600 troops, as well as four air defence systems. The updated figures on combat losses were released by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Germany is to fund 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine
Germany will fund the production and supply of 50,000 attack FPV drones to Ukraine. This is one of the largest known Western procurements of drones for the Ukrainian army
A tank monument has been stolen from a mass grave in the Kharkiv region
In the village of Oskil, in the Izyum district of the Kharkiv region, on the night of 11 July, unknown individuals removed a T-70 tank that had been placed on the mass grave of the crew who were killed during the Second World War
Zelenskyy met with Koretsky to discuss the situation in the energy sector
Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Serhiy Koretskyi, head of Naftogaz of Ukraine. The meeting focused on the operations of state-owned energy companies, the consequences of Russian attacks and measures to strengthen the country’s energy resilience
Yulia Svyrydenko is stepping down as Prime Minister
The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko, has effectively confirmed that she will be stepping down from her post. Following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, she stated that she had discussed her future role with the head of state and was ready to take on new responsibilities for Ukraine
The Wagner Group has built up a drug-trafficking network in Africa and finances itself independently of the Kremlin
Following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner Group, the group’s units remaining in the Central African Republic established their own funding system based on the illicit drug trade
Zelenskyy has announced personnel changes in the government and a new foreign policy strategy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that large-scale personnel changes are being prepared within the government. These will affect the Cabinet of Ministers, law enforcement agencies and a new model for the implementation of Ukraine’s foreign policy
Shooting at a salsa festival in Toronto: two dead and several injured
On the evening of 11 July, a shooting took place in Toronto, Canada, during the Salsa on St. Clair festival. Two people were killed in the incident and several others were injured
A proposal has been put forward in the Verkhovna Rada to amend the procedure for serving summonses from the TCC
Bill No. 15387 has been tabled in the Verkhovna Rada, proposing a review of the procedure for serving notices issued by territorial recruitment and social support centres (TRSCs and SSCs)
Martial law and mobilisation may be extended until the end of October
Ukraine is preparing to extend martial law and general mobilisation once again. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to table the relevant bills before the Verkhovna Rada in the near future