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Magnetic storms in July 2026: a day-by-day calendar
No severe magnetic storms are forecast for July 2026, but there will be several days of geomagnetic activity. The most notable peak is expected on 22 July, when the Kp index could rise to 5 points — the level of a weak G1 magnetic storm.
Church holiday on 9 July 2026: what to eat for good health and good luck
On 9 July, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians commemorate the holy martyr Pankratius, Bishop of Tavromenia. In popular tradition, this day was known as ‘Berry Day’ or ‘Blueberry Day’, as the blueberry was considered the day’s main berry — it was eaten for health, beauty and good luck.
The General Staff reported 268 clashes over the past 24 hours and identified the most active sectors of the front
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 268 combat engagements on the front line. Russian forces were most active in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk sectors.
Russia has lost a further 1,310 troops and one aircraft in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated a further 1,310 Russian soldiers. The Russian army has also lost one aircraft, dozens of artillery systems, tanks, armoured vehicles and other military equipment.
The rules for issuing driving licences have been updated in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the rules governing the issue of driving licences and the authorisation of citizens to drive vehicles. From now on, the validity period of the licence will depend on the category: for cars and motorbikes, licences will be issued for 15 years, and for goods and passenger transport, for 5 years.
Ukrainians may be allowed to earn money by taking photos of traffic offences
In Ukraine, there is a proposal to allow citizens to document traffic offences themselves using photos or videos and to receive a share of the fine in return. If the offence is confirmed, the person who reported it would be paid 20 per cent of the amount paid.
Gazprom has reported a drone attack on a compressor station on the Blue Stream gas pipeline
Russia’s Gazprom has stated that drones attacked the Krasnodarskaya compressor station, which facilitates the transport of gas to Turkey via the Blue Stream pipeline. The company maintains that gas supplies are continuing without disruption.
The IOC has paved the way for Russia to host the 2028 Olympics; Geraskevich calls for the formation of an international coalition to oppose this decision
The athlete also proposed organising a separate meeting of the national Olympic committees without the involvement of the IOC
The SSU and the National Police have uncovered 12 new schemes to evade mobilisation in various regions of Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police have announced that they have dismantled twelve new schemes designed to evade mobilisation. According to law enforcement officials, the organisers were offering those liable for military service forged documents or illegal passage across the state border.
Marta Kostyuk will face Linda Noskova in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2026
Українська тенісистка Марта Костюк дізналася суперницю у півфіналі Вімблдону-2026. За вихід до фіналу турніру Grand Slam вона зіграє з чешкою Ліндою Носковою, яка у чвертьфіналі перемогла бельгійку Елізе Мертенс.
Norway is to allocate 268 million euros to support Ukraine’s air defence, including missiles for the Patriot system
Norway has announced 3 billion kroner (around 268 million euros) in support of Ukraine’s air defence. Specifically, this involves the procurement of missiles for Patriot systems via PURL.
An unnamed NATO country has ordered thousands of Rheinmetall artillery shells for Ukraine
One of the NATO member states, the name of which has not been disclosed, has funded the purchase of several thousand 155-mm artillery rounds for Ukraine from the German defence conglomerate Rheinmetall.