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War in Ukraine today: latest news, 24 July, 2024 (photo)

It has been the 882nd day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression.

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The return of prisoners of war bodies to Ukraine without internal organs may be evidence that they are being used in russia for transplantation. Ukrinform correspondent reported that this was discussed at a meeting in Ankara between representatives of the families of prisoners of war and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar. The wife of one of the prisoners of war of Mariupol garrison said that today, it is already known for certain that we receive the bodies of those tortured in captivity (in the exchange of bodies). We receive not only tortured bodies, but also bodies that, unfortunately, do not have organs. This confirms the fact that the black market of organ transplantation in the russian federation is working. And, unfortunately, it works with our prisoners of war. The wait is why she believes that this should be reported to the whole world in order to stop this crime.

What happened in Ukraine today:

Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 6 pm:

The situation on the frontlines remains complex and tense. Despite significant losses inflicted by our defenders, the enemy continues to attempt to break through the Ukrainian Defence Forces. Today, the invaders have concentrated on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk directions.

In total, since the beginning of the day, there have been more than 90 combat engagements.

Systematic insidious artillery and aviation attacks by the enemy on the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv oblasts continue. Today, from enemy artillery shelling from russian territory, the areas of the settlements of Khodine, Vovkivka, Kliusy and Dachne suffered. In addition, the enemy launched an unguided aerial rocket strike on Oleksandrivka and shelled Basivka with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

Kharkiv oblast remains under constant enemy air fire. Today, terrorists have already dropped 15 guided bombs, targeting the areas of Vovchansk, Lyptsi, Velyki Prokhody and Mali Prokhody.

Towards Kharkiv, russian occupiers attempted five times to assault the defensive lines of the Ukrainian Defence Forces in the areas of Tykhe, Hlyboke, and Sotnytskyi Kozachok. All enemy attacks were repelled by the Defense Forces units.

Towards Kupiansk, the enemy made four active attempts to attack our positions in the areas of Synkivka, Petropavlivka and Stelmakhivka. Ukrainian soldiers are steadfastly holding the defence.

Towards Lyman, the invader’s army conducted six attacks on Ukrainian positions near Makiivka, Nevske, and in Serebrianka forest. Five combat clashes ended in failure for the enemy; one continues.

Towards Siversk, near the settlements of Verkhnokamianske, Rozdolivka, Ivano-Darivka and Pereizne, Ukrainian defenders repelled four attacks by the occupying army; another combat clash is still ongoing.

Towards Kramatorsk, the invaders conducted five assaults on our forces’ positions near Novomarkove and Chasiv Yar. Currently, four combat clashes are ongoing. The situation is under control.

Towards Toretsk, the number of enemy attacks increased to six. The enemy focused their efforts in the areas of Pivnichne and Niu-York, where six combat clashes were occurring. The occupiers are actively using aviation in this direction, particularly bombing the Toretsk area.

Towards Pokrovsk, since the beginning of the day, the enemy, with the support of aviation, has made 22 attempts to displace our defenders from their positions in the areas of Vovche, Prohres, Novoselivka Persha, Vozdvyzhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Karlivka, and Zhelanne. The Defense Forces are holding the line, having repelled 15 enemy attacks, with seven attacks still ongoing. Enemy losses are being clarified.

Towards Kurakhove, fighting continues near Krasnohorivka, Heorhiivka, Paraskoviivka and Kostiantynivka. According to updated information, 27 enemy attacks were repelled today in this direction, with eight attacks still ongoing.

Towards Vremivka, our forces repelled eight enemy assaults in the direction of Kostiantynivka, Vodiane and Vuhledar. The enemy was unsuccessful.

Towards Orikhiv, the occupiers made two unsuccessful attempts to attack our units near Mala Tokmachka and Novodarivka.

Towards Kherson, the enemy made one unsuccessful attempt to dislodge Ukrainian soldiers from their positions.

The Ministry of Energy reported that another nuclear power plant unit has been brought out of maintenance. One of the nuclear power plant units was connected to the power system after completing planned maintenance ahead of schedule. This will significantly impact the stability of the power system and reduce the existing electricity deficit.

The first seven women, who were serving prison sentences, have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They expressed a desire to serve under contract in exchange for early release. The women have already undergone medical examinations and received approval from military unit commanders to serve in specific units of the Armed Forces. Overall, 6,101 convicts have decided to join the Defense Forces of Ukraine, and 3,823 of them have already left correctional facilities for training.

Recent war events in the east of Ukraine

Kharkiv oblast

The General Staff reported that russia dropped 15 guided bombs in less than 24 hours in Kharkiv oblast.

Spartak Borysenko, Head of the Regional Prosecutor’s Office, said that at 4:45pm, russia struck the residential area of the central part of Kharkiv with a Su-34 from the territory of Belgorod region.

Viktor Zabashta, Head of the Emergency Medical Centre, confirmed that three middle-aged men were injured and hospitalised with minor shrapnel wounds as a result of the attack on the central part of Kharkiv by the KAB.

Oleksandr Hololobov said that in the afternoon the enemy attacked Mala Danylivka.

Kharkiv Mayor Terekhov added that in the afternoon, russia attacked an infrastructure facility with missiles. There is a heavy fire at the site of the hit. A 59-year-old man was injured and hospitalised, his condition is not critical.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov informed that the russians struck again at the industrial zone. Six citizens were injured.

The occupiers attacked an infrastructure facility in Lozova, Kharkiv region. Three people were injured, four are being searched for by rescuers. Three civilians were killed. Four people were injured, and the search is ongoing for two more. Lozova Mayor Serhii Zelenskyi said that the injured were employees of a critical infrastructure facility. According to the regional prosecutor’s office, the strike was carried out with an Iskander.

Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the RMA, reported that at 5:30am, russians attacked Nemyshlianskyi district of Kharkiv. An industrial building, five cars, and one house were damaged as a result of ballistic missile fire.

At 5:25am, a private residential building was hit at another address. A fire broke out. According to preliminary data from law enforcement, the enemy fired missiles, the type is being established.

At 5:01am, the russians attacked Ecopark in Lisne village of Mala Danylivka community, Kharkiv region. As a result of UAV shelling, a stable building burned down. Two men aged 41 and 18 were injured.

The Ecopark’s employees rescued the horses from the stables. According to the State Emergency Service of Kharkiv oblast, the fire spread to other buildings. Kostiantyn Anisimov, Director of Feldman Ecopark, reported that one of the workers who rescued four mares and a pony from the burning stable injured his arms and legs and is in hospital. The animals were saved by the fact that the employees spent the night in the neighbouring room and immediately came to the rescue.

Serhii Bolvinov, Head of Kharkiv Police Investigation Department, said that the kangaroos disappeared after the Russian shelling of the Ecopark. They were found and evacuated to Poltava oblast.

Police chief Volodymyr Tymoshko added that the russians were targeting this facility as Kharkiv Ecopark was hit by guided drones.

Aftermath of russian shelling. Photo: Oleksandr Hololobov/Telegram

At 5am, russians fired a ballistic missile at the office of the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action FSD. The shelling destroyed the facade and ceilings on several floors. Six vehicles used by the organisation’s medical staff were damaged.

Aftermath of russian shelling. Photo: Kharkiv Regional Military Administration

Yesterday at 8:02pm, russians attacked Bohodukhiv city, Bohodukhiv region. They hit the open area.

At 9:02am, russians attacked Kupiansk, Kupiansk region. The shelling destroyed a house.

Towards Kharkiv, the enemy keeps trying to break through the defences of our troops. Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has launched 11 unsuccessful attacks bear Hlyboke, Tykhe and Vovchansk.

Towards Kupiansk, Ukrainian troops repelled three enemy attacks near Pishchane, Stelmakhivka and Andriivka. The situation is under control. The enemy has already received a tough rebuff near Hlushkivka and Petropavlivka and is counting its losses.

Donetsk oblast

According to the Khortytsia operational-strategic group, russian military units near Prohres in Pokrovsk region are under fire from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The AFU is holding the line in Prohres-Lozuvatske area.

The General Staff reported in a summary that russian troops are concentrating attacks near Pivnichne and Zalizne in Toretsk region. Yesterday there were nearly 80% of all attacks in the direction of the villages. The highest number of attacks was recorded towards Pokrovsk yesterday – 41. Here, russians are trying to force Ukrainian troops out of their positions.

The press service of Donetsk police informed that three residents were killed and six injured as a result of russian military aggression. Over the day russia launched 2682 attacks on the frontline and residential areas.

The enemy targeted 7 settlements: Hirnyk, Kostiantynivka, Kurakhove, Lyman, Zoria, Marynivka and Sontsivka villages.

33 civilian objects were damaged, including 29 residential buildings, a shop and cars.

The russians attacked Lyman with an UMPB D-30 SN bomb and an Iskander-M air defence system, killing three elderly people – two men and a woman. Three other residents were injured, 19 private houses and a shop were damaged.

Destruction as a result of russian shelling. Photo: National Police

In Marynivka, an enemy drone injured three civilians and damaged a car.

The occupiers shelled Sontsivka using Smerch multiple rocket launchers, destroying five houses.

Head of Donetsk Regional Military Administration Filashkin reported that Toretsk was destroyed by 70% due to attacks by russian troops. About 3,500 people still remain in the city.

The Centre for Countering Disinformation dispelled the russian fake that a military hospital will be built in Kramatorsk instead of a children’s hospital.

Vitalii Barabash, Head of Avdiivka CMA, said that a cholera epidemic has started in the temporarily occupied Avdiivka. The city is closed for entry and exit. Also russian troops wearing protective equipment are bringing food to the city, but the occupiers are doing nothing to remedy the situation.

Luhansk oblast

According to Luhansk Regional Military Administration, the russians have concentrated their forces and equipment near Nevske and Makiivka, where they are trying to break through the Ukrainian defences. The villages themselves are under constant fire from the invaders. The enemy also tried to attack in the areas of Stelmakhivka and Andriivka.

The enemy is firing at Nevske and Makiivka from cannon artillery and using a large number of drones, like 87 yesterday.

Nevske was also shelled with a multiple rocket launcher system. Over the past two days, two more households in this settlement were destroyed.

Residents who remained in occupied Lysychansk are dissatisfied with the work of the russian pension fund. Due to the lack of communication and the Internet, it is impossible to introduce an electronic queue. Paper coupons for appointments are sold out a month in advance. Documents are accepted, but their consideration, except for individual cases, takes up to a year.

Last year, thousands of residents of the so-called “lpr” received bills with excessive charges for electricity and natural gas. The invaders did not even take into account the benefits promised for some settlements near the front line. Tariffs have already been raised in the occupied Luhansk oblast since 1 July.

The forest fires in the occupied Luhansk oblast in July caused damage worth UAH 36.5bn. The State Ecological Inspectorate in Luhansk oblast continues to record facts of air pollution caused by the armed aggression of the russian occupiers due to the destruction of forests by fires in the region. In July, as a result of large-scale fires in two forest areas of more than 4,500 hectares and more than 870 hectares in Sievierodonetsk region, more than 3.6m tonnes of pollutants were released into the air, causing damage to the regional environment of more than UAH 36.5bn. To determine the amount of damage, the Methodology for Calculating Fugitive Emissions of Pollutants or a Mixture of Pollutants into the Air as a Result of Emergency Situations and/or During Martial Law and Determining the Amount of Damage, approved by Order №175 of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine on 13 April 2022, was used.

What is happening now in the north of Ukraine

Kyiv oblast

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration, informed that at night, the enemy once again attacked Kyiv oblast with a UAV. The alert lasted more than 5 hours. Air defence forces were operating in the region. The UAV wreckage fell outside of the settlements. There were no casualties as a result of the attack. No hits to residential and critical infrastructure were recorded.

Kyiv oblast’s State Emergency Service reported that an explosion of a grenade was prevented in the village of Hoholiv in Brovary region thanks to an 8-year-old boy who noticed explosives on the roadside. The schoolboy reported the discovery to adults, who called the relevant services. The rescuers presented the boy with a gift – a toy dog Patron, a symbol of the SES, for his vigilance and attentiveness during mine safety classes.

The Office of the Prosecutor General announced that a russian soldier who shot a car with civilians and children will be tried in Kyiv oblast. The investigation established that in March 2022, during the occupation of Bucha, he shot two civilian cars trying to evacuate from the war zone with a 30 mm automatic cannon of an airborne assault vehicle (BMD-2). The shooting killed four civilians – a mother, two children aged 5 and 10, who were in the first car, and their neighbour, who was travelling in the second car behind them. Three other people sustained injuries of varying degrees.

It is planned to install 19 cogeneration units in three districts of Kyiv oblast. The relevant memorandums were signed by Kyiv Regional Military Administration, 6 territorial communities and investors. They will be installed at facilities with district heating in 8 settlements of Vyshhorod, Bucha and Brovary regions.

During the season, the Franko Theatre in Kyiv raised over UAH 5m for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces by selling tickets to three charity performances. In addition, the theatre’s actors held more than a hundred cultural events in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, training grounds and locations of the Defence Forces. 19 employees of the theatre serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to the RMA, since 2024, 789 agricultural producers in the oblast have already received more than UAH 14.5bn in loans for farm development. These funds can be used by the owners to purchase equipment, support their businesses, and improve working conditions.

Zhytomyr oblast

Vitalii Bunechko, Head of Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, announced that Zhytomyroblenerho and the regional branch of Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine have already completed more than 50% of the planned work to prepare for the autumn-winter season. Development of alternative and decentralised generation In the context of a full-scale invasion becomes a priority in preparing for winter. Projects to build additional wind farms in the region are being prepared for implementation.

Repair work is underway at Narodychi Lyceum as part of the EU4UASchools: Build Back Better’ project, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine. According to the RMA, the project covers repairs in six educational institutions of the community: Narodychi and Bazar lyceums, Zalissia, Nova Radcha, Latashi and Zakusyli gymnasiums. In total, it is planned to renovate the premises of 31 educational institutions in 12 communities of Zhytomyr oblast.

Zhytomyr Oblast Infrastructure Restoration and Development Service reported that national roads in Zhytomyr oblast will be illuminated in the evening only until the start of curfew to save energy. Road builders are currently solving the problem of providing dangerous sections of roads with autonomous lighting.

Sumy oblast

Sumy Oblast State Emergency Service reported that on 24 July, one of the border settlements in Okhtyrka region was hit by a shelling from the territory of the aggressor country. As a result, a fire broke out in the residential sector and was extinguished by rescuers.

According to the RMA report, at night and in the morning, russians fired nine times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy oblast. A total of 78 attacks with artillery, mortars and FPV drones were recorded. Myropillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Esman, Shalyhine, Seredyna-Buda communities were shelled. A resident was injured in Myropillia community as a result of an enemy artillery attack.

On 23 July, the russian military fired 25 times in Sumy oblast. A total of 85 explosions were recorded.

According to the RMA, 9 border communities were shelled. Khotyn community: the enemy fired from mortars (14 explosions). Also, 1 enemy helicopter launched 6 NAR missiles (6 explosions)

Seredyna-Buda community: 4 hostile FPV drones attacked from the territory of the russian federation (4 explosions). There was also a machine gun attack.

Yunakivka community: 1 hostile UAV dropped 2 explosive devices (2 explosions). 1 enemy helicopter launched 6 rockets (NAR) from the territory of the russian federation (6 explosions).

Esman community: 6 strikes were conducted using FPV drones.

Bilopillia community: 1 FPV drone strike, mortar shelling (5 explosions), artillery shelling (2 explosions).

Velyka Pysarivka community: 2 VOG-type shells were dropped from an enemy UAV (2 explosions). In addition, shelling from multiple rocket launchers was recorded (12 explosions).

Krasnopillia community: russians fired from artillery (2 explosions) and mortars (14 explosions).

Mykolaivka community: the enemy used artillery (3 explosions).

Druzhbivka community: there was a machine gun and RPG attack (4 explosions).

The North Command reported that on 23 July, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged in Chernatske village of Seredyna-Buda community as a result of russian shelling. According to Sumy police, a person was wounded in the region as a result of russian strikes, and one private household and critical infrastructure were damaged.

According to the SES report, a large-scale fire broke out on 23 July as a result of a russian strike on a critical infrastructure facility in Shostka community. The firefighting load was extremely high. Using significant forces and means, rescuers extinguished the fire.

Shostka Mayor Mykola Noha informed that in Shostka community, due to russian shelling on 22 and 23 July, most of the city remains without electricity and water supply. Emergency repair works are ongoing. Over 50 generators and mobile power stations are currently operating in Shostka. Unbreakable Points are working around the clock. Humanitarian organisations are helping the affected residents to rebuild their homes. Utility workers are clearing the rubble after russian shelling.

Oleksii Vynnychenko, Head of Hrebenikivka, Sumy oblast, who had been in russian captivity since 2022, was killed in russian captivity. According to Vasyl Romanik, Head of Boromlia community, Oleksii’s body is in Ukraine, and a DNA test has been conducted to identify him. His body will soon be returned to Sumy oblast.

Sumy City Council reported that starting from 24 July, Sumy will start partially switching on street lighting in some parts of the city in the evening. These are places with high traffic volumes and those where, according to the police, there is the highest concentration of accidents.

Volodymyr Artiukh, Head of the Regional Military Administration, announced during the signing of a cooperation agreement with the regional organisation of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, that Sumy plans to build modular housing for internally displaced persons, which will help many residents of the border area move to safer conditions.

The RMA informed that the emergency vehicle fleet of Sumy oblast has been replenished with 8 new resuscitation vehicles. The Citroen Jumper all-wheel drive vehicles were purchased as part of the UNITED-24 fundraising programme.

Chernihiv oblast

The SBGS reported that over the past 24 hours, russian troops attacked two border communities in Chernihiv oblast. A total of 11 explosions were recorded. The enemy struck Semenivka community with 4 FPV drones near the village of Karpovychi and Snovsk community with 7 attacks from the AGS near Kliusy village.

The Territorial Defence Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that soldiers of the anti-aircraft missile and artillery platoon of the 166th battalion of the 119th separate brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces from Chernihiv oblast shot down six Shaheds overnight from 20 to 21 July.

Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, announced that almost fifty more heroes from Chernihiv oblast have been posthumously awarded state decorations for their personal courage and selfless actions in defending the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and loyalty to the military oath.

Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk oblast

At night, an enemy Shahed was shot down over the region. In the evening, the occupiers hit Marhanets community of Nikopol region with artillery. In the morning, they attacked Nikopol with artillery and kamikaze drones. Four private houses, farm buildings, a garage, a canopy, a power line, and a gas pipeline were damaged. No people were injured.

During the day, the enemy attacked Nikopol region more than ten times. Nine houses, four farm buildings, and two garages were damaged. They hit the regional centre, Pokrovsk, Myrove and Marhanets communities with artillery and kamikaze drones. A gymnasium, an agricultural enterprise, a communal institution, an apartment building, five private houses, a car, a minibus, and solar panels were damaged. There were no injuries.

Vinnytsia oblast

Mayor Serhii Morhunov reported that the residents have delivered another aid package to one of the ranger brigades. This time, they provided the soldiers with 10 MAVIC 3T drones, 50 FPV drones, 5 thermal imagers, 2 thermal imaging sights and a Bandera Power charging station.

Kirovohrad oblast

In downtown Oleksandrivka, on the Alley of Remembrance of Heroic Defenders, 71 photos of soldiers have been displayed so that everyone who visits the village can honour the memory of those who died for Ukraine.

Poltava oblast

A memorial service was held for two servicemen who died during the russian-Ukrainian War: Dmytro Morozov and Serhii Liashenko.

41-year-old Dmytro Morozov held the rank of junior sergeant. He had been defending Ukraine since February 2022 and was the commander of a rifle squad. He died while performing a combat mission on 12 July, 2023, near the city of Avdiivka in Donetsk oblast.

26 year-old Serhii Liashenko held the rank of soldier and served as a rifleman in an airborne assault unit. He died in battle on 19 July, 2024, near the village of Pivnichne in Donetsk oblast.

Cherkasy oblast

Ihor Taburets, Head of the Regional Military Administration, reported that in Cherkasy oblast, an alarm lasted for more than seven hours. During the alarm, defenders shot down a russian UAV within the region. No reports of injuries or damage have been received.

A soldier from Kaniv, Volodymyr Radchenko, was posthumously awarded the “For Merits to the City” distinction. Volodymyr served as a rifleman-medic. He was wounded while performing a combat mission towards Donetsk and was killed on 30 June in the hospital.

Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia oblast

Yesterday, on 21 July, the occupiers carried out 406 strikes on eight settlements in Zaporizhzhia oblast. The russian forces conducted airstrikes on Kamianske and Mala Tokmachka. 185 UAVs of various modifications attacked Huliaipole, Mala Tokmachka, Levadne, Robotyne, Novodanylivka, Malynivka, and Novoandriivka. Sixteen MLRS attacks targeted Robotyne, Novoandriivka, Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka. Additionally, 203 artillery strikes hit Huliaipole, Mala Tokmachka, Novoandriivka, Robotyne, Novodanylivka, Malynivka and Levadne. Four reports of damage to residential buildings and infrastructure were received.

The General Staff reported that two combat engagements took place near Mala Tokmachka towards.

A new initiative called Bookshelf for the Military has been presented in Zaporizhzhia, as part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Development and Functioning of the Ukrainian Language Program in all spheres of public life. The project’s goal is to support Ukrainian defenders by fostering a reading culture and improving their moral and psychological state. Books are being collected at libraries in Zaporizhzhia at designated addresses. Once the collection is complete, all gathered books will be distributed to the military.

Mykolaiv oblast

Yesterday, on 23 July, at 6:10pm, a missile strike in Voznesensk region caused a fire in dry grass on open land outside the settlement. Firefighters promptly extinguished the blaze.

Employees of the animal protection centre removed 17 dogs from the apartment of a woman who died in the shelling on 19 July in Inhulskyi district of Mykolaiv city. Two of dogs have already found new owners, while 15 are currently housed at the utility enterprise’s facility.

Odesa oblast

On the night of 24 July, 2024, russian occupiers attacked the south of the country with “Shahed” type strike UAVs from Primorsko-Akhtarsk (russia) and temporarily occupied Crimea. As a result of the air defense battle, 17 enemy UAVs were shot down, most of them in Odesa oblast.

During the night, russia again attacked Izmail region. The shelling destroyed several buildings of the port infrastructure and damaged three cargo trucks. A fire broke out at the site, which was promptly extinguished by the State Emergency Service personnel. A residential five-story building was also damaged, and three people were injured.

Residential building damaged by russian shelling. Photo from social media

Odesa Regional Military Administration reported that in cooperation with the public association Odesa IT Family, the oblast received 300 Wi-Fi access points and a set of switches from international donors. Soon, the equipment will be distributed among educational institutions in Odesa and the oblast. This will enhance the quality and coverage of the Wi-Fi network in educational institutions.

Kherson oblast

Last night, the russian army shelled a residential building in Dniprovskyi district of Kherson. A woman born in 1947 died under the rubble of her own home. Another victim was diagnosed with an acute stress reaction and hospitalised.

A Kherson resident was injured by a russian drone attack. A 57-year-old woman sustained a concussion, a lower limb injury, and an explosive wound after occupiers dropped explosives from the drone. Additionally, a 90-year-old woman, who was injured during a night attack, sought medical assistance and was diagnosed with an explosive injury and a forearm wound.

Today, the occupiers struck rescuers again. A residential building in the suburbs of Kherson caught fire after explosives were dropped from a drone. A fire and rescue unit arrived and began extinguishing the fire. After some time, the enemy shelled the area where the firefighters were working. The rescuers were not injured, but the fire truck was damaged by shrapnel.

Last night, the russian army attacked Pryozerne from the temporarily occupied left bank. As a result of the shelling, a transformer and cable were knocked out, leaving the village without electricity and water. Experts are assessing the damage to begin emergency repair work.

Yesterday, four people were injured in Kherson due to russian attacks, including two police officers. The russian army shelled settlements on the right bank with artillery, mortars, and UAVs, actively using FPV drones. Kherson, Prydniprovske, Antonivka, Sadove, Stanislav, Bilozerka, Poniativka, Chaikyne, Pryozerne, Chornobaivka and Burhunka suffered from the enemy’s strikes. Eight private houses, two civilian vehicles, and one police service vehicle were damaged.

Today, an ambulance delivered a man to the hospital who had been hit by an enemy strike in Sadove a few days ago. The 45-year-old local resident was diagnosed with an explosive injury and concussion.

Over the past day, the Southern Defense Forces eliminated 105 occupiers and destroyed 57 units of weapons and military equipment. Additionally, three field ammunition storage buildups and four observation posts were destroyed.

Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine

Volyn oblast

Lutskvodokanal held a meeting with representatives of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). During the meeting, an exchange letter was signed, which provides for the provision of a grant. The total amount of the grant for the project within the scope of cooperation will be over UAH 15m.

Zakarpattia oblast

Since the beginning of the summer health campaign, about 6,000 children have rested in Zakarpattia oblast, half of them from other oblasts. Currently, about 2,500 children rest in 17 camps of the oblast. All health facilities are provided with alternative sources of energy supply.

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast

Ivano-Frankivsk community sent 50 FPV drones to the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade thanks to the budget funds.

40 children from families of military personnel of Zabolotivsk community visited Bukovel, where they were hosted by the Voda Club recreation complex. During the day, children were provided active leisure and food.

Lviv oblast

The RMA held a meeting with Heads of communities of Yavoriv region. They discussed international cooperation and methods of its intensification in order to strengthen communities on the way to European integration.

Lviv community sent 482 drones worth almost UAH 12m to defenders thanks to the Lion’s Revenge initiative.

Lviv RMA sent 256 drones worth UAH 5m to the 45th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thanks to the comprehensive program Safe Lviv Oblast. Additionally, another UAH 100m will be allocated from the regional budget for the Safe Lviv Oblast program. Thus, the total amount of financing of the program in 2024 will amount to UAH 752.9m.

The Executive Committee of Lviv City Council agreed to provide compensation from the city budget for 10 households in Malekhov, which were affected by russian shaheds on 19 June of this year. It is about financial assistance for the restoration of damaged windows and doors in apartments.

At the UNBROKEN centre, a defender had a fragment of a projectile stuck near his carotid artery removed. So there was a high risk that it could dislodge, puncture a vessel and cause massive bleeding. The only way to prevent the death of a soldier was to remove the dangerous iron. And maxillofacial surgeons of the UNBROKEN centre successfully coped with this task.

28 children from the oblast went to the Artek International Children’s Center for rehabilitation. These are orphans, children deprived of parental care and children of fallen defenders. This is already the 5th visit to Artek. In total, there will be 11 such shifts. Rest shifts will take place until the end of this year. Their duration is 21 days. Tickets for the children were purchased with the funds of the state budget.

Rivne oblast

The police received another anonymous report about the mining of the building of Rivne oblast and the Regional Council. According to the protocol, employees were evacuated. Special services conducted an inspection of the premises. No explosive objects were found. This was the 15th such notification since the beginning of the year.

Rivne Zoo was once again visited by defenders. Soldiers who are undergoing rehabilitation in the city came to the tour this time. Military rehabilitation is not only a physical process, but also a psychological one. She helps military personnel return to normal life after the trauma and stress they have experienced. Rehabilitation promotes their physical and emotional recovery, helping them become active members of society again.

Ternopil oblast

53 soldiers from Ternopil will receive one-time monetary assistance in the amount of UAH 10,000 for equipment and technical means. Since the beginning of the year, 2,586 defenders of Ternopil community have already received such assistance.

The RMA held the 4th meeting of the Headquarters for the preparation of fuel and energy complex facilities for the autumn-winter period of 2024/25 during martial law. All city’s heating facilities are equipped with alternative sources of electricity.

Khmelnytskyi oblast

6 rescuers from Khmelnytskyi oblast were trained in searching for people under rubble according to the highest requirements of the EU in the German town of Stuttgart. Rescuers went through two parts of training at once – theoretical and practical. They will pass on the knowledge and experience they gained in 6 days to their colleagues in Ukraine.

Chernivtsi oblast

During 2023 and the current year, Chernivtsi oblast received UAH 20m in aid from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Ukraine. This is machinery and equipment, children’s clothing, medical kits for health care facilities, 2 neonatal ambulances. In addition, in 2022, 5 Bukovyna educational institutions received modular boiler rooms from UNICEF.

International support of Ukraine in the russian-Ukrainian war (russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

The Committee of Permanent Representatives of Member States to the EU made a decision to provide Ukraine with the 1st tranche of economic aid in the amount of €4.2bn within the Ukrainian Fund in the EU budget for 2024-2027.

Ukraine will attract a $3.9bn grant from the US. The government will direct this funds to the salaries of rescue workers, teachers, medics and to social support programs.

The Rheinmetall German defence concern announced that it received an order from Ukraine for full technical equipment of the ammunition production plant up to commissioning. The exact value of the deal is not specified, Rheinmetall only indicates that its value is over €100m. Production of ammunition at the plant is expected to begin within 24 months.

Within the framework of the EU program Mechanism of Connecting Europe, the project of integration of the railway system of Ukraine into the EU transport system was agreed. The EU will allocate almost €43m to Ukrzaliznytsia for the implementation of European integration projects.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, held a phone conversation with Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Estonia. They discussed continuation of cooperation.

Andrii Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, had a phone conversation with Phil Gordon, Assistant to the US President, National Security Adviser to the Vice President of the US. They discussed further support of Ukraine by the USA, results of the 1st Peace Summit and the implementation of the points of the Peace Formula.

Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, arrived in China. On the agenda is a conversation about peace in Ukraine.

Materials compiled by Tetiana Kliuchnyk-Horobets, Tetyana Pidgorna, Olena Reka, Yana Hushchyna, Tamara Moshkovska, Sofia Ratynska, Ioanna Kryvenko, Аnna Efremova, Albahachiieva Helena

Translated by Tetyana Pidgorna, Yana Hushchyna, Litrovnyk Alla, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova

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