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Legal cigarette manufacturers have not seen any impact from the ESBU’s work, as the black market is growing, according to Forbes
Business representatives consider the impact of the ESBU’s work to be insignificant, as, despite the agency’s claims that an illegal cigarette factory has been shut down, the black market in Ukraine continues to grow rapidly. According to Kantar Ukraine, it has reached 19.8 per cent. The Bureau describes these findings as “premature”.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has stated that North Korea supplies up to 40 per cent of Russia’s artillery ammunition requirements
North Korea has become one of Russia’s key arms suppliers. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has stated that the DPRK supplies between 25 per cent and 40 per cent of the Russian army’s artillery ammunition requirements.
A Polish politician sent aid to the Russian army and apologised to the Russian people
Polish politician Krzysztof Tolwiński stated that his party, Front, had purchased medical supplies for Russian military personnel. In his statement, he also apologised to the Russian and Belarusian people for the actions of the Polish state.
Navrotsky and Zelenskyy have not resolved their historical disputes: what the Polish president said
Президент Польщі Кароль Навроцький заявив, що під час зустрічі з Володимиром Зеленським на саміті НАТО в Анкарі сторонам не вдалося вирішити історичні питання. Попри це він назвав розмову конструктивною та наголосив, що Київ і Варшава мають продовжувати діалог через спільну загрозу з боку Росії.
NATO has pledged €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026
NATO countries have pledged to provide Ukraine with 70 billion euros in military support in 2026. This includes military equipment, assistance and training, and in 2027 the allies intend to maintain at least the same level of support.
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,685
Venezuela is still dealing with the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck on 24 June. According to official figures, the death toll has risen to 3,685, and thousands of people remain homeless.
Vyshneve to receive over 3 billion hryvnias following the Russian attack: where will the money go?
Уряд доручив підготувати рішення про виділення 3,04 млрд грн із резервного фонду для Вишневого Київської області, яке постраждало від російської атаки 6 липня. Кошти мають спрямувати на компенсації за зруйноване й пошкоджене житло, відбудову будинків, ремонт багатоповерхівок та відновлення інженерних мереж.
Work has begun on installing new air defence systems on the Moscow Ring Road
Air defence systems have been spotted being installed on the Moscow Ring Road near the ‘Mega’ shopping centre. This comes against the backdrop of an increase in drone attacks on Russian regions, particularly Moscow.
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.