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The General Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation added Yale University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, to its list of undesirable organisations on 8 July.

Source: Politico

Details: The prosecutor's office claimed that Yale University's activities threaten the Russian Federation's national security and sovereignty. The department also said that the universityʼs "activities are directed at the violation of the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation, the international blockade of the country and the undermining of its economic foundations".

Inclusion in the list of undesirable organisations means a complete ban on the activities of an institution in the Russian Federation, following Russian law. Individuals who cooperate with Yale University or participate in its projects risk up to six years in prison.

The prosecutor's office paid special attention to the School of Global Affairs, which, as stated by the Russians, conducts "training opposition leaders of foreign countries".

The statement claims that some Russian graduates of this programme joined the Anti-Corruption Foundation, an organisation created by Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian colony in 2024. The prosecutor's office said that these graduates "used the knowledge and technologies they acquired at the school to escalate protest activity in the Russian Federation".

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Russia conducted an attack using 741 aerial assets on the night of 8-9 July. Ukraine's air defence has managed to down 718 drones and missiles, but 4 hits have been recorded and debris have fallen in 14 locations.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Details: Starting from 20:00 on 8 July, the Russians used:

728 Shahed loitering munitions and decoy drones of various types launched from the Russian cities of Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Kursk, Oryol and Millerovo;seven Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles launched from Engels in Saratov Oblast and from Kursk Oblast;six Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles launched from the airspace over Lipetsk Oblast.

The city of Lutsk in Volyn Oblast was the main target.

Early reports indicate that as of 08:00, air defence has downed 718 aerial assets, namely 303 were shot down by firepower and 415 disappeared from radar:

296 Russian Shahed UAVs (and other types of drones) were shot down by firepower, while 415 disappeared from radar or were suppressed by electronic warfare;all seven Kh-101/Iskander-K cruise missiles were downed.

Russian strikes hit four locations and debris from downed aerial assets fell in 14 others.

Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defence forces were involved in repelling the attack

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A total of 183 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day, with the Russians conducting 67 attacks on the Pokrovsk front.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 08:00 on 9 July

Details: In total, 183 combat clashes were recorded over the past day.

On the North Slobozhanshchyna front and in Russia's Kursk Oblast, 16 combat clashes were recorded. The Russians conducted 12 airstrikes, dropping 21 guided bombs, and fired 326 times, including six times from multiple-launch rocket systems.

On the South Slobozhanshchyna front, 11 combat clashes occurred near the settlements of Vovchansk, Zelene, Ambarne and Kamianka.

On the Kupiansk front, four Russian attacks occurred. Ukraine's defence forces repelled Russian assaults near the settlements of Zahryzove, Stepova Novoselivka and Holubivka.

On the Lyman front, the Russians conducted 19 attacks. They tried to advance near the settlements of Novyi Myr, Karpivka, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, Ridkodub and Hryhorivka and towards Shandryholove and Serednie.

On the Siversk front, four Russian attacks targeted Ukrainian positions near the village of Ivano-Darivka and towards Serebrianka and Vyimka.

On the Kramatorsk front, three combat clashes occurred, with the Russians trying to advance towards the settlements of Stupochky and Bila Hora.

On the Toretsk front, Russian forces conducted 10 attacks near the settlements of Dyliivka, Toretsk, Yablunivka and Rusyn Yar and towards Katerynivka and Oleksandro-Kalynove.

On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled 67 Russian attacks near the settlements of Popiv Yar, Poltavka, Myrne, Malynivka, Myroliubivka, Razine, Lysivka, Shevchenko, Zvirove, Udachne, Promin, Novoserhiivka, Muravka, Oleksiivka, Zelenyi Kut and Horikhove and towards Pokrovsk, Volodymyrivka, Molodetske and Novopavlivka.

On the Novopavlivka front, Ukraine's defence forces repelled 36 Russian assaults near the settlements of Zaporizhzhia, Piddubne, Myrne, Komar, Voskresenka, Shevchenko, Zelene Pole, Vilne Pole and Novopil.

On the Huliaipole front, the Russians attacked Ukrainian positions near the village of Malynivka once.

On the Prydniprovske front, the Russians conducted one unsuccessful attempt to approach Ukrainian defence positions.

Ukraine's Air Force and units of Rocket Forces and Artillery struck two Russian artillery systems, 10 areas where Russian manpower, weapons and equipment were concentrated and one Russian command post.

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Polish fighter jets were scrambled for patrolling during a large-scale Russian aerial attack targeting Lutsk and Zhytomyr on the night of 8-9 July.

Source: European Pravda; Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces on X (Twitter)

Details: The command's website reported at about 3:00 that Polish and allied fighter jets had launched an operation in Polish airspace in response to the Russian air attack against Ukraine.

"All available forces and means at the disposal of the chief of the General Staff have been put on alert, another pair of fighter jets has been scrambled, and ground-based air defence and radar systems have been put on high alert," the post reads.

An update that the operation was halted due to a reduced threat was published at around 6:00.

"The Polish Armed Forces are constantly monitoring the situation in Ukraine and remain on high alert to ensure the safety of Polish airspace," the post added.

Background:

Poland also scrambled its fighter jets during Russia's combined air attack against Ukraine on the night of 28-29 June. The procedure has become standard after a series of incidents in which missiles landed on Polish territory during large-scale aerial attacks against Ukraine.UAVs and missiles of various types targeted Lutsk and Zhytomyr during the combined Russian attack on the night of 8-9 July. The mayor of Lutsk has already called it the largest attack on the city since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The attack caused fires and destruction. There is no information on casualties as of now.

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The European Union plans to create a new €100 billion fund for long-term support to Ukraine, as Europe sees no signs of the war ending.

Source: Bloomberg, citing informed sources

Details: Bloomberg reported that these funds could be part of the EU's proposal for its next seven-year budget, which is to be presented in July. If agreed by member states, funding will begin in 2028, providing stable assistance to Ukraine.

It is noted that since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion three and a half years ago, the EU has already provided Ukraine with nearly €160 billion. This includes a €50 billion package of grants and loans, estimated until 2027. In addition, together with the G7 countries, the EU has created a separate US$50 billion credit facility using revenues from frozen Russian assets.

The new fund is planned to be implemented using a similar model: the European Commission will provide funding in the form of grants and cheap loans. Most of the payments will be linked to reforms necessary for Ukraine's integration into the EU.

The proposal is expected to be discussed before the publication of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework, scheduled for 16 July. However, according to Bloomberg sources, some details may be disclosed later.

EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told reporters on Tuesday 8 July that the EU is currently examining various options to secure funding for next year.

"The bloc is ready to provide all necessary support for Ukraine for as long as it’s needed," Dombrovskis said.

He also noted that the European Commission is considering options to increase aid not only from the EU budget, but also from revenues from frozen Russian sovereign assets after the International Monetary Fund assesses Ukraine's potential financing gap.

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a meeting of all Ukrainian ambassadors on 21 July.

Source: Zelenskyy's evening address on 8 July

Quote from Zelenskyy: "There was also a report from the Minister of Foreign Affairs [Andrii Sybiha] on the upcoming meeting of all Ukrainian ambassadors, scheduled for 21 July. Clear tasks have been set for the diplomats, as well as several Reform steps within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs system – these will be presented by the Minister. We are preparing to significantly expand the capabilities of Ukrainian diplomacy."

Background:

Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to replace ambassadors to the Group of Seven countries, including the United States.Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine would hold a meeting with ambassadors in July to discuss their work to counter Russian aggression.

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Three people have been killed and another 11 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast over the past day.

Source: Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "The Russians killed three residents of Donetsk Oblast on 8 July: two in Bilytske and one in Novyi Donbas. Another 11 people in the oblast were injured over the day."

Details: In total, the Russians have killed at least 3,327 and injured at least 7,491 civilians in Donetsk Oblast since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Filashkin emphasises that these figures do not take into account the casualties caused by the Russians in Mariupol and Volnovakha.

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Russian forces conducted another large-scale drone attack on populated areas in Kyiv Oblast on the night of 8-9 July. A woman has been injured and hospitalised as a result of the attack on the Brovary district.

Source: Mykola Kalashnyk, Head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "Sadly, a 45-year-old woman has been injured in the enemy attack on the Brovary district. She is being hospitalised.

Early reports indicate that she suffered a closed chest fracture. All necessary medical treatment is being provided."

Details: Kalashnyk urged oblast residents to stay in shelters as Russia continues to target civilian infrastructure.

Background: On the night of 8-9 July, Russian forces conducted another large-scale attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. Air defence was responding in many oblasts, including the capital.

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US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce has stated that the United States remains committed to supporting Ukraine and will continue supplying weapons to Kyiv despite the recent pause.

Source: Bruce during a press briefing

Details: A journalist asked during the briefing whether President Donald Trump's recent assessment of Russian leader Vladimir Putin would lead to changes in US policy towards Ukraine.

In response, Bruce stressed that the US position remains unchanged. The US continues to support Ukraine and the short pause in weapon deliveries was merely part of a routine review of all military assistance programmes, not a shift in direction.

"We have been and remain Ukraine's biggest supporters. We care about those people. We care about making sure that they have what they need," she emphasised.

Bruce added that Trump "remains committed" to ensuring Ukraine has everything it needs to defend itself, especially in light of the large-scale killings and the need to achieve a ceasefire.

"We've been helping them, we'll continue to help them. It's a pretty tough situation. And so that is – that's our position. It's what it has always been," she said.

Background:

On 8 July, the Pentagon announced that, at Trump's direction, the US would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.Axios reported that Trump had ordered the immediate shipment of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine and is pressing Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Kyiv.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees on Tuesday 8 July to synchronise Ukraine's sanctions with the 15th, 16th and 17th packages of European Union sanctions against Russia.

Source: Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Zelenskyy's Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, as reported by European Pravda with reference to Interfax-Ukraine

Details: Three decrees imposing economic sanctions on a number of individuals were published on the Office of the President's website on Tuesday, but the list of those individuals was not made public.

Vlasiuk said the decrees signed by Zelenskyy align Ukrainian sanctions with the EU's 15th, 16th and 17th sanction packages.

By doing so Ukraine underlines the importance of full synchronisation of sanctions among all partners in the sanctions coalition.

Background:

Earlier, Ukraine adopted sanctions from the EU's 9th to 14th packages as well as measures against individuals involved in human rights violations in Belarus and EU decisions from 2011 and 2020-2025 targeting those responsible for human rights abuses in Iran and military support for Russia's war against Ukraine.On 19 June 2025, Zelenskyy announced plans to synchronise sanctions with partners and increase pressure on Russia's energy sector.

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One person has been injured and houses destroyed in a Russian attack on the Stepnohirsk hromada in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on the morning of 9 July. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "An enemy attack on the Stepnohirsk hromada resulted in a woman being injured and homes being damaged."

Details: Fedorov added that emergency services had headed to the scene.

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Two people have been injured in Russian drone attacks on the city of Kherson on the morning of 9 July.

Source: Kherson City Military Administration

Details: A 73-year-old and a 47-year-old resident have been injured. They came under attack in the Dniprovskyi district at around 05:00.

The older man sustained a blast injury and wounds to his face and torso. The younger man suffered a blast injury and wounds to his head and arms.

Background: On the morning of 8 July alone, Russian forces killed one person and injured nine others in Kherson. All of them came under drone attacks.

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A Russian attack with missiles and drones on Lutsk on the night of 8-9 July was the most intense the city has come under since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The attack has caused fires and destruction. No information about casualties has been reported.

Source: Lutsk Mayor Ihor Polishchuk

Quote: "Last night saw the most intense enemy attack using UAVs and missiles on our city and hromada. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Luckily, as of now, there is no information about anyone killed in the enemy attack."

Details: Polishchuk said the strike had caused a fire and damage to garages at one of the garage cooperatives. A fire also broke out at local business premises. Information on the exact extent of the destruction and other aftermath of the attack is still being confirmed.

Background:

On the night of 8-9 July, Russian forces conducted another large-scale attack on Ukraine using missiles and drones. Air defence was responding in many oblasts, including the capital.At 02:49 and 03:37, Ukraine's Air Force reported launches of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles from MiG-31K aircraft towards Lutsk.

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US President Donald Trump is considering sending a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine.

Source: The Wall Street Journal, citing two US officials

Details: The Wall Street Journal sources stated that Trump is considering providing Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defence system, following his recent promises to strengthen Kyiv's defences against Russian attacks.

The White House has reportedly asked the Pentagon to prepare other options for additional military assistance. Officials are also exploring whether other countries could supply Ukraine with more Patriot systems.

Meanwhile, there are discussions about involving allies to transfer several more such systems to Kyiv.

A former Pentagon official said the US had supplied Ukraine with three Patriot systems, Germany had sent another three and a consortium of European countries had provided one more. However, not all of these systems are operational simultaneously due to maintenance challenges.

Background:

On 8 July, the Pentagon announced that, at Trump's direction, the US would send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.Axios reported that Trump had ordered the immediate shipment of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine and is pressing Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Kyiv.Earlier that day, Trump announced his intention to increase military assistance to Ukraine.

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Ukraine has imposed sanctions on several Chinese companies after components manufactured by them were found in Shahed drones used in a Russian attack on the night of 3-4 July.

Source: a decree dated 8 July, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine

Details: According to the decree, the sanctions have been imposed on China Asia Silk Road International Trade (Tianjin) Co., Suzhou Ecod Precision Manufacturing Co., Shenzhen Royo Technology Co., Shenzhen Jinduobang Technology Co. and Ningbo BLIN Machinery Co.

"Chinese-made components were found in Shahed drones downed during the large-scale drone attack on Kyiv on the night of 3-4 July," Vladyslav Vlasiuk, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, told journalists on Tuesday 8 July. "Today, sanctions have been imposed on the supplying companies."

Vlasiuk said that companies such as Ningbo BLIN Machinery and Suzhou Ecod Precision Manufacturing had supplied products to sanctioned Russian entities in 2024 and 2025.

"Ukraine is working with its partners in the sanctions coalition to pursue further restrictions against Chinese manufacturers," he added.

Background: The Security Service of Ukraine reported finding Chinese-made components in drones used by Russia to attack Kyiv on the night of 3-4 July.

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US President Donald Trump has said that he does not know who gave an order last week to halt arms supplies to Ukraine.

Source: Trump during a cabinet meeting, responding to questions from journalists

Details: Last week, the Pentagon announced that it was suspending the delivery of some artillery ammunition and air defence equipment to Ukraine, citing the need to retain weapons to defend against other threats.

However, on 7 July, Trump said that the United States should send weapons to Ukraine for defence.

Commenting on this issue, the US president noted that Washington wanted to supply Ukraine with weapons for defence because Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin "is killing too many people".

"So we are sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I’ve approved that," he said.

Asked who ordered supplies to Ukraine to be suspended last week, Trump replied, "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?"

Background:

On Friday 4 July, US President Donald Trump held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which they discussed the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine.After talking with Zelenskyy, Trump said he was happy with the discussion and ready to help Ukraine, but for the first time ever, he questioned whether the Russian leader really wants peace.Axios reported that Trump has ordered 10 Patriot air defence missiles to be shipped to Ukraine and is pressuring Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine.

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Czech President Petr Pavel has disagreed with the statement that Russia is currently "winning the war" against Ukraine.

Source: Pavel in an interview with BBC Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda

Details: President Pavel was asked for his assessment as a general regarding claims that Russia is winning the war based on the situation on the front lines.

In response to Russia's claim that they were winning, the Czech president said that victory looked different. He acknowledged that Russia had achieved some tactical successes and had managed to seize parts of Ukrainian territory, but noted that their advance had come at a high cost in terms of casualties and losses. He believed this was a very high price to pay for seizing land.

He went on to say that Ukrainian defenders are successfully holding the front line, particularly in difficult areas, while inflicting damage on the Russians.

Petr Pavel said that if the war continued at its current pace, it would last for years, adding that such a state of affairs was unacceptable for everyone.

He also shared his view on the balance of power between Russia and Ukraine in the war.

Background: As reported, NATO predicts a difficult summer for Ukraine due to Putin's misguided perception of war.

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Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha has announced that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to replace ambassadors to the Group of Seven countries, including the United States.

Source: European Pravda; Andrii Sybiha in an interview with Ukrainian Radio, a radio broadcaster in Ukraine

Details: Sybiha said he expects "personnel changes" in the Ukrainian diplomatic corps in the near future.

"We should probably expect about 20 decrees that will dismiss and appoint new heads of foreign missions," Sybiha said.

The foreign minister specifically mentioned Ukraine's ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, whom he called "one of our most successful ambassadors".

"She is extremely effective and charismatic, but every diplomat has a rotation cycle. I will confirm to you that the vision of the President of Ukraine is to rotate in all countries of the G7 and G20. That is, first of all, to strengthen these countries, in particular, the US track," Sybiha added.

Background:

In June, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Zelenskyy had already made "certain personnel decisions" concerning replacing the heads of several foreign missions, which are expected to take place in July.The media reported that Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump discussed Markarova's replacement during their telephone conversation on 4 July.

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Danish Minister for Economy Stephanie Lose has confirmed that the EU is discussing ways to provide Ukraine with additional funding for the future.

Source: European Pravda; Stephanie Lose announced this to reporters before the meeting of the EU Council on Economic and Financial Affairs in Brussels on Tuesday 8 July

Details: Lose noted that support for Ukraine is a priority for Denmark, which took over the presidency of the EU Council in July.

"Of course, it’s very relevant here at EcoFin, where we have to discuss how we can make sure that Ukraine has the financing that is needed. We know that there will be financing for Ukraine in 2026, but we also know that there will be a need to find further financing," Lose said.

The Danish minister stressed that the day before, during an informal ministerial dinner, they had a "very good exchange of views" on the matter.

"We talked about the way forward and [we] look forward to discussing concrete options to make sure that Ukraine can have the help they need. And I think it is safe to say that there is still strong support for Ukraine within the European family," Lose said.

Earlier, a European Pravda source said that EU ministers would discuss aid to Ukraine if the war continues in 2026.

A source told European Pravda that funding for Ukraine is foreseen for 2025 and largely covers 2026. However, if the war continues, further funding will be required at some point.

Background:

The Ukraine Facility programme, which came into force on 1 March 2024, provides up to €50 billion in stable financing in the form of grants and loans to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024 to 2027.Also in 2024, the G7 agreed to provide Ukraine with a US$50 billion loan from Russian assets.

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Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna has stated that the foundational documents of the European Union contain no provisions that would allow Hungary to block the commencement of accession talks with Ukraine.

Source: Stefanishyna in an interview with Fakty ICTV, a Ukrainian public broadcaster, as reported by European Pravda.

Details: Stefanishyna noted that Denmark assumed the presidency of the EU Council in July, and Ukrainian authorities have already synchronised their plans with Copenhagen.

Quote: "There was a meeting involving President Zelenskyy, the Danish prime minister and two presidents of European institutions. And now we clearly understand that opening negotiations does not require a unanimous decision by all 27 [member states]."

Details: Stefanishyna emphasised that "none of the key provisions in EU documents currently require a unanimous decision for this".

She explained that Hungary’s blocking of the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine prompted a deeper review and reconsideration of the EU enlargement process.

Quote: "This kind of political dumping by Hungary, which undermines the EU’s ambitions through its obstruction, has triggered an analysis and search for solutions. It became clear that neither the Treaty on European Union nor any decisions made by the European Parliament or the European Council require unanimity for this step. Unanimity only applies to closing negotiations or completing specific chapters."

More details: Stefanishyna said that as a result, communication and political efforts must now be carried out with member states.

She also stressed that in this regard, "Denmark has taken quite a radical stance" as it defends "procedural integrity" and "fairness".

Background:

At the start of its EU Council presidency, Denmark pledged to apply maximum pressure on Hungary to unblock the start of Ukraine’s accession talks.At the same time, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has not disclosed whether the EU has a plan B should Hungary continue to block the launch of formal negotiations.It was previously reported that the EU is working on a plan B in case Viktor Orbán cannot be persuaded.

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A person injured in the Russian strike on Kyiv on the night of 3-4 July has died in hospital, bringing the death toll from that attack to three people.

Source: Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "Sadly, the enemy attack on the night of 3-4 July has claimed another life. One of those injured has died in hospital. Doctors fought for his life until the very end."

Background:

From the evening of 3 July and on the night of 3-4 July, the Russians conducted a large-scale attack on Kyiv using drones and ballistic missiles. Fires broke out and residential buildings were damaged in six city districts. It was reported that 32 people had been injured.On 4 July, while dealing with the aftermath of the attack on a non-residential building in the Sviatoshynskyi district, one person was found dead.On 5 July, a 25-year-old man who had suffered severe injuries in the Russian attack died in hospital.

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First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko will lead the Ukrainian delegation to the Ukraine Recovery Conference, which will be held in Rome on 10-11 July.

Source: Zelenskyy in a decree

Details: The decree appoints Svyrydenko as head of the delegation, while current Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is absent from the list.

The delegation also includes Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, Agrarian Policy Minister Vitalii Koval, Infrastructure Minister Oleksii Kuleba, Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin, European Integration Minister Olha Stefanishyna, Culture Minister Mykola Tochytskyi, Defence Minister Rustem Umierov and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Background: In recent days, various rumours about upcoming reshuffles in the Cabinet of Ministers (Ukrainian government) have appeared in a number of media outlets and anonymous Telegram channels.

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Ukraine has brought back seven children aged 6 to 17 from the temporarily occupied territories, where the children and their families had been living under oppression from the Russian occupation administration for a long time.

Source: Bring Kids Back UA initiative

Quote: "The children and their families had lived under systematic pressure from the Russian occupation administration for a long time – coerced acceptance of Russian citizenship, compulsory education according to the Russian curriculum, systematic ideological indoctrination, threats to deprive the parents of their parental rights, house searches, and limited access to medical care and safe movement."

Details: Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights, added that the children had been forced to attend Russian schools where they had been subjected to ideological propaganda. Some families had been threatened with deprivation of their parental rights for turning down the chance of a much-vaunted Russian education for their children.

"One of the families was unable to receive medical care or move around safely because they didn’t have Russian documents," Lubinets said.

"Another family had donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine from day one and supported the military, which led to persecution by the occupation administration," he added.

Now the children and their families are safe. Bring Back Kids UA noted that the families can live in freedom once again and the children can study at Ukrainian schools.

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Russia has lost 1,070 soldiers killed and wounded as well as more than 300 weapons and pieces of military equipment over the past day.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook

Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 8 July 2025 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]:

approximately 1,028,610 (+1,070) military personnel;10,995 (+0) tanks;22,967 (+4) armoured combat vehicles;30,034 (+41) artillery systems;1,434 (+2) multiple-launch rocket systems;1,192 (+0) air defence systems;421 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft;340 (+0) helicopters;44,230 (+172) operational-tactical UAVs;3,439 (+0) cruise missiles;28 (+0) ships/boats;1 (+0) submarine;54,456 (+86) vehicles and fuel tankers;3,927 (+0) special vehicles and other equipment.

The information is being confirmed.

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US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, using strong language to complain that he talks a lot of nonsense.

Source: Trump at a meeting of his cabinet, as reported by the Washington Post

Details: The US president reiterated that the war unleashed by Russia should never have started, before launching into a tirade against Putin.

"We get a lot of bulls**t thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth. He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless," he said.

Asked about the Russia sanctions bill, Trump replied that he is looking at it.

Background:

On 8 July, the Pentagon announced that it is sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine on the US president's orders.Axios reported that Trump has ordered 10 Patriot air defence missiles to be shipped to Ukraine and is pressuring Germany to sell one of its Patriot batteries to Ukraine.

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