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War in Ukraine today: latest news, 27 July, 2024 (photo)

It has been the 885th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression.

What happened in Ukraine today:

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

Since the beginning of the day, the total number of combat clashes along the entire front line has increased to 73.

The occupiers continue to use aviation, including KABs, and carry out attacks in all directions of the east and south of our country, especially actively towards Pokrovsk. The Defense Forces are holding the lines and taking all necessary measures to prevent a breakthrough in the defense.

The occupiers continue to use artillery on the territory of Chernihiv and Sumy oblasts. The areas of the settlements of Basivka, Myropillia, Turia, Volfyne, Stepok and Sydorivka came under enemy attack.

Towards Kharkiv, there were six combat clashes today. Our troops thwarted three russian attacks near Hlyboke and two attacks near Vovchansk and Tykhe. The repulsion of another enemy assault action in Vovchansk area continues.

Towards Lyman, the enemy is attacking in the areas of Makiivka, Nevske and Novoserhiivka. Since the beginning of the day, there have been 12 clashes in this direction, five of which are still ongoing.

Towards Siversk, the occupiers were unsuccessful in their attempts to storm our positions near Verkhnokamianske and Spirne. There were a total of five attacks.

A battle continues towards Andriivka and Kramatorsk, where the enemy, with the support of aviation, is trying to advance on the positions of Ukrainian defenders.

Towards Toretsk, the enemy, with the support of assault and bomber aviation, attacked our troops’ positions nine times. Currently, the fighting continues near Pivnichne and Zalizne.

The hottest area is towards Pokrovsky. In the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Novooleksandrivka, Vesele, Serhiivka, Tymofiivka and Yasnobrodivka, fierce battles are ongoing. So far, the enemy has made 21 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions.

Towards Kurakhove, one clash is ongoing in Krasnohorivka area. Nine enemy assaults were repelled near Heorhiivka, Paraskoviivka and Kostiantynivka.

Towards Vremivka, three enemy assault actions towards Rozdolne were repelled. Meanwhile, the enemy continues attempts to break through our defense towards Kostiantynivka, where two enemy attacks have been repelled so far.

Towards Orikhiv, the situation has not changed significantly; our defenders repelled three unsuccessful enemy attacks. The invaders are actively using aviation in the areas of Mala Tokmachka, Kamianske, Piatykhatky and Huliaipole.

Towards Kherson, one enemy attack was unsuccessful.

The command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is taking necessary measures to contain the enemy’s advance and inflict significant losses on them.

The HUR reported that the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) identified 30 russians involved in the shelling of Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts. These are 30 individuals from the command staff of the 112th Missile Brigade of the Moscow Military District of the russian Armed Forces.

The press service of the HUR Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that as a result of sabotage measures on the territory of russia, three enemy helicopters were hit. The destroyed and damaged russian helicopters were used by russia in the war against Ukraine.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported the identification of 30 russians involved in the shelling of Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts. These are 30 members of the command staff of the 112th Missile Brigade of the moscow Military District of the russian Armed Forces.

The press service of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine informed that three enemy helicopters were downed as a result of sabotage activities in russia. The destroyed and damaged russian helicopters were used by russia in the war against Ukraine.

Oleshchuk, Commander of the Air Force of Ukraine, announced that over the past and current days, an X-59/X-69 guided missile, a Forpost drone and 11 other drones of various types of the russian army were destroyed over Ukraine. All the targets were shot down by the Ukrainian Defence Forces in Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Kharkiv and Kyiv oblasts.

Recent war events in the east of Ukraine

Kharkiv oblast

The press service of the Kharkiv regional administration reported that a senior woman died as a result of shelling of Moskalivka in Staryi Saltiv community. The russian army struck the village around 5pm, damaging at least 4 houses. According to Serhii Bolvinov, Head of Kharkiv Police Investigation Department, the 74-year-old victim`s dog and birds were killed along with her. The woman was at home when the explosion of KAB-500 occurred.

The press service of the regional prosecutor’s office reported that a 55-year-old resident of Kruhliakivka in Kupiansk region is in grave condition after russian shelling from multiple rocket launchers at around 5:25pm. The man was hospitalised.

According to Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, 24 enemy KABs, 4 UAVs and 1 X-38 missile were launched over the territory of Kharkiv oblast over the last day.

On 27 July, at 6:20am, the occupiers attacked the village of Ivashky with three FPV drones. Two private houses, a car, and outbuildings were damaged.

At 7:40pm, the city of Kupiansk was shelled. As a result of the strike of an FPV drone between two petrol stations, the grass was on fire on the area of 15 sq m.

At 5:56pm, the russians attacked the village of Hlushkivka, Kupiansk region. The grass was set on fire on the area of 2.5 hectares.

At 5:46pm, the village of Kozacha Lopan, Derhachi community, Kharkiv region, was shelled. The grass burnt on an area of 700 sq m as a result of the shelling.

At 3:36pm, russians shelled the village of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, Kupiansk region. As a result of the shelling the grass outside the settlement burnt on an area of 400 sq m.

At 2:21pm, Bohuslavka village, Borova community, Izium region. A JCB loader outside of the village was damaged as a result of shelling by a Lancet UAV.

Towards Kharkiv, 10 clashes took place in the vicinity of Hlyboke, Slobozhanske and Vovchansk.

Towards Kupiansk, there were seven hostile attacks. The Armed Forces repelled enemy assaults near Synkivka, Tabaivka, Pishchane and Stelmakhivka.

Donetsk oblast

The General Staff reported that the russian army is attacking towards Lyman, in particular in the areas of Nevske, Makiivka and Serebrianka forest. Towards Pokrovsk, russian troops are massing forces near Novooleksandrivka. In total, Ukrainian troops repelled 37 attacks in this area over the past day. Towards Toretsk, military fighting continues in the vicinity of Niu-York, Zalizne and Pivnichne.

Ivan Petrychak, a soldier with the 24th Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reported that Chasiv Yar is being attacked by elite units of the russian army. These are divisions, brigades, and separate regiments of the russian army, airborne and motorised infantry troops.

According to Roman Padun, Head of the City Military Administration, four people were injured due to a russian strike on Kurakhove on the afternoon of 27 July. The russians dropped three KAB-250 bombs on the city, damaging multi-story buildings, a transformer substation, and destroying a children’s facility.

According to Donetsk Regional Military Administration, at least five people were injured due to strikes on Pokrovsk region. In Kurakhove, the russians dropped a FAB-500 bomb, injuring four people, damaging more than 10 houses and an infrastructure facility, and destroying an administrative building. Myrnohrad was hit by the same bomb, injuring an 11-year-old girl with a blast injury and a cut wound. About three dozen private houses were damaged, and the infection diseases’ hospital was destroyed.

According to Anastasiia Miedviedieva, Spokeswoman of Donetsk Prosecutor’s Office, russian forces shelled the city of Lyman with aerial bombs. A couple in their 50s sustained shrapnel wounds, bruises, and a concussion in their own yard.

Operational situation in the region as of the morning of July 27:

Pokrovsk region. Maksymilianivka, Katerynivka and Yelyzavetivka of Marinka community were shelled. The private sector of Kurakhove and Hostre was under fire. In Selydove, seven industrial buildings and an infrastructure facility were damaged. Hrodivka and Ivanivka were hit by KABs.

Kramatorsk region. In Lyman, two administrative buildings, a house, a shop, and an infrastructure facility were damaged. In Kostyantynivka, a house was damaged; in Predtechyne – 5 houses; in Mykolaivka – nine houses.

Bakhmut region. In Chasiv Yar community, seven private houses and two apartment buildings were damaged. In Toretsk, one person was injured and a house was damaged. In Siversk, a house was destroyed.

In total, russian forces shelled settlements in Donetsk oblast 15 times. A total of 660 people, including 71 children, were evacuated from the frontline.

According to Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Regional Military Administration, russian forces injured three civilians: two in Kostiantynivka and one in Toretsk.

Luhansk oblast

The invaders attempted attacks near Stelmakhivka, Novoiehorivka and Nevske.

The enemy has intensified its activity near Nevske, continuously bombarding the village with artillery and numerous drones. Despite the danger, some residents remain in the settlement. The enemy is aware of their presence and is targeting residential areas. Yesterday, another house was destroyed by an enemy shell. Nevske has been nearly completely destroyed by russian forces. Makiivka is also under heavy fire from the invaders.

Artem Lysohor, Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration, reported that the State Duma of the russian federation has passed a law granting residents of the so-called “lpr” veteran status in russian military service, considering their service before the occupation. The law applies to servicemen who have served for at least 20 years in military formations or relevant Ukrainian bodies and have been awarded for their service. The conditions for obtaining this status are simple: they must betray their oath and not be found participating in the war on Ukraine’s side. Simultaneously, a note about a tendency to betrayal is added to their personal files.

Despite public promises, the russians already know which settlements will not be restored. In these cities, russian troops are taking everything they desire. They do not care whether the owner has evacuated or not – they will find reasons to nationalise property. Nothing positive is expected in Novodruzhesk, near Lysychansk. There has been no electricity or water supply for over two years, and no restoration work is being done. The remaining property of Ukrainian citizens is being taken by the next wave of russian soldiers.

What is happening now in the north of Ukraine

Kyiv oblast

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the RMA, informed that at night Kyiv oblast was once again attacked by russian attack drones. The alert was raised three times. There were no hits to civilian or critical infrastructure. There were no casualties. The wreckage of an enemy UAV fell on the territory of one of the settlements, damaging two private houses, setting fire to a grass floor, and cutting off power lines.

Ukrzaliznytsia reported that an inclusive sports town is to be built in Kyiv on the site of the Lokomotyv sports club, which was destroyed by russian missile fire on 23 January. The restored sports complex will have a stadium, gym, areas for various sports and a museum of Lokomotyv history.

Lokomotyv sports club in Kyiv destroyed by a russian strike. Photo from social media

The RMA reported that payments in the amount of almost UAH 9bn have been agreed within the three stages of the yeVidnovlennia programme in Kyiv oblast. Since the start of the yeVidnovlennia programme, more than 22,700 applications for compensation for damaged and destroyed housing have been submitted in Kyiv oblast. Of the more than 29,000 properties damaged by the russians, more than 17,800 have already been restored. All reconstruction processes are closely monitored by the Transparency and Accountability Group.

On 25 July, the Ukrainian Women’s Guard conducted canisterapy and psychological rehabilitation for women and their children at the Borodyanka UWG Hab. This event is aimed at supporting families who have survived the occupation, suffered from the war and found themselves in difficult life circumstances. Therapeutic sessions with dog handlers help relieve emotional stress, restore inner balance and feel supported.

Canisterapy classes from the Ukrainian Women’s Guard. Borodianka, 25 July 2024. Photo: UWG

Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klychko visited the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the front, in particular towards Kharkiv and Donetsk. He handed the military assistance from the city – drones and electronic warfare systems.

Kyiv City Military Administration informed that in Kyiv, 40% of traffic lights have a backup power supply. Recently, such equipment has been installed at 18 intersections in five districts of the city. The backup power supply can ensure stable operation of traffic lights for 24 hours in the absence of power supply from the city network.

On the occasion of the Day of the Medical Worker, which will be celebrated on Sunday, 28 July, a charity race will be held at the National Complex ‘Expocenter of Ukraine’ to support the Okhmatdyt hospital, which suffered from a missile attack by russia. The goal of the event is to raise UAH 1m, which will be used to restore the children’s hospital. Anyone can join the race: on the territory of VDNKh and online anywhere in the world.

Zhytomyr oblast

The regional police reported police explosives experts neutralised a warhead of an enemy UAV in Zhytomyr oblast. They discovered the unexploded warhead of the UAV on 25 July in Zhytomyr district. This discovery posed a real threat to local residents, as it contained about 50 kg of explosives.

Zhytomyr oblast was one of the oblasts that received significant assistance in the form of 150 energy storage and transmission systems. These systems will ensure uninterrupted power supply to critical and social infrastructure facilities. They will be installed in 48 emergency and administrative service centres (ASCs), 26 hospitals, 3 orphanages and 13 social institutions.

Zhytomyr City Council announced an all-Ukrainian charity art therapy project called ZHYVA. Real Love Stories. Its goal is the psychological and social rehabilitation of the wives and mothers of fallen heroes.

Sumy oblast

Sumy RMA reported that on the afternoon of 27 July, the russian military shelled the centre of Hlukhiv using multiple rocket launchers. 12 explosions were recorded. As a result of the shelling, 10 people were preliminarily injured, including 6 children. One woman and a child are in serious condition. Emergency services are working at the site of the attack. The consequences of the enemy attack are being clarified.

At night and in the morning, the russians fired 15 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy oblast. A total of 60 explosions were recorded, including artillery, mortar and FPV drone attacks, as well as the launch of ammunition from an Orion reconnaissance and strike UAV. Yunakivka, Myropillia, Krasnopillia, Bilopillia, Vorozhba and Velyka Pysarivka communities were shelled.

On 26 July, the russian military fired 16 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy oblast. According to the regional military administration, a total of 69 explosions were recorded on the territory of 6 border communities:

Esman community was attacked by FPV drones (9 explosions);

Krasnopillia community was attacked with artillery (15 explosions) and mortars (12 explosions);

Bilopillia community was shelled with artillery (6 explosions);

Explosives were dropped on Yunakivka community from a drone. There were also launches of unguided aerial missiles from an aircraft (5 explosions) and shelling using FPV drones (2 explosions);

17 mines were dropped on Velyka Pysarivka community;

Shalyhyne community was shelled with mortars (3 explosions).

Families of the fallen soldiers from Sumy oblast took part in the All-Ukrainian pilgrimage, which traditionally takes place in the village of Lishnia in Ternopil oblast. It lasts for three days. It is organised with the support of sponsors and volunteers. This year, the pilgrimage once again brought together families from all over Ukraine to remember their loved ones, pray and spend time together at the chapel-pantheon.

All-Ukrainian pilgrimage in the village of Lyshnia, Ternopil oblast . Photo: from social media

Oleksii Drozdenko, Head of the military administration of Sumy, informed that on 25 July, a recruitment centre was opened in Sumy. There, citizens can receive information and advisory services regarding service in the defence forces and, if they wish, be recruited to a military unit and position of their choice. The company plans to open four more centres in the oblast’s regions.

Oleksii Bezhevets, authorised representative of the Ministry of Defence on recruitment, announced that following the two-month operation of the recruitment centre in Shostka, 36 candidates either enrolled in the TCC or became military personnel. Another 50 candidates are being selected for military vacancies.

Chernihiv oblast

Over the past day, russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv oblast with FPV drones, mortars and artillery. A total of 21 explosions were recorded. According to the SBGSU, two communities were under enemy fire.

Semenivka community: 15 rounds of cannon artillery and mortar fire in the area of the settlements of Arkhipivka, Leonivka, Zaliznyi Mist, Karpovychi and Serhiivske.

Snovsk community: 6 attacks with mortars and FPV drones in the area of Khrinivka.

On 26 July, at around 2:30am, russians attacked Nizhyn with attack UAVs, damaging an infrastructure facility and a two-storey dormitory. As a result of the attack, three local residents were injured, and four other civilians are in hospital with acute stress reactions. Fifteen residents were evacuated from the damaged building, which is currently uninhabitable. Chernihiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported that the found wreckage of the UAV was seized for further expert examination.

Viacheslav Chaus, Head of the RMA, informed that Latvia was one of the first countries to come to the aid of Chernihiv oblast when the full-scale war started. Its financial and logistical support in various fields is powerful. In 2022, UAH 5.75m will be allocated for building materials for seven houses in Yahidne; in 2023, €4.2m will be allocated for the repair of social infrastructure and schools, furniture, and generators. In 2024, €5m is planned to be allocated for school equipment, installation of modular boilers, and restoration of the energy system. Part of the assistance is aimed at supporting children’s mental health and psychological well-being and organising their rehabilitation.

Recent events in the central regions of Ukraine

Dnipropetrovsk oblast

Mykola Lukashuk, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council, reported that at night, the defenders of the sky destroyed 2 drones over the oblast. The occupiers attacked Marhanets community using artillery and a kamikaze drone.

In the morning, they attacked Nikopol with drones.

During the day, the occupiers attacked Nikopol more than fifteen times. They used drones and artillery to hit the regional centre, Chervonohryhorivka, Myrove and Pokrovsk communities. A fire broke out, damaging 8 private houses, 4 outbuildings, 2 garages, a greenhouse, power lines and solar panels. According to updated information, another house and outbuildings were damaged in the morning strike on Nikopol.

Kirovohrad oblast

An action in support of the captured and missing soldiers of the 57th Brigade was held in Kropyvnytskyi. Their relatives and friends gathered on the bridge over the Inhul River and marched to Maidan Heroiv Square.

Poltava oblast

Filip Pronin, Head of Poltava Regional Military Administration, informed that russia attacked the oblast with a UAV at night. An industrial facility was damaged. A fire broke out and was extinguished by rescuers.

Cherkasy oblast

People paid tribute to Oleksandr Tsebrii in Uman. The former mayor served in the 58th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi and was killed on 24 July 2024 in Donetsk oblast.

Farewell. Photo from social media

Latest news from the front of the southern regions of Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia oblast

On 26 July, russian occupying forces carried out 408 strikes by aviation, artillery, MLRS and drones on 11 cities and villages in Polohy, Vasylivka and Zaporizhzhia.

Some of the enemy strikes targeted residential areas. As a result of the russian shelling, there were about 50 reports of destruction and damage to private houses, apartments in high-rise buildings, grocery stores and vehicles.

According to the National Police of Zaporizhzhia oblast, the enemy struck Lezhyne village by an FPV drone. The strike hit a house, injuring 2 women and 1 man. All the injured are local residents, aged 66, 81 and 85. They received medical assistance. Experts are still collecting explosive elements that scattered within a radius of about a kilometer.

Referring to the State Border Guard Service, border guards repelled an enemy UAVs attack in Zaporizhzhia oblast, which included a dozen enemy kamikaze copters.

On 26 July, medics from Dolynske and Shyroke communities in Zaporizhzhia oblast received keys to ambulances donated by German benefactors. The Blau-Gelbes Kreuz e.V. Foundation, supported by the Rotary Club Zaporizhzhia-Khortytsia, handed over modern reanimation vehicles from Berghain city to hospitals in Zaporizhzhia oblast. Overall, the 2 communities in Zaporizhzhia oblast encompass nearly 50 settlements and about 40,000 residents, including IDPs. Therefore, the mobility of medics and the number and technical equipment of reanimation vehicles are extremely important issues.

Mykolaiv oblast

Mykolaiv RMA reported that on the night of 27 July, air defence forces and assets were active in Mykolaiv oblast. Details on the results of this work will be provided later. In general, there were no reported attacks in the oblast during the past day.

Yevhen Pronin, Head of the Civil Protection Department of the Regional Military Administration, reported at a meeting of the Coordination Headquarters on July 26, that in Mykolaiv oblast, 20,000 hectares of land have already been cleared of mines. In total, pyrotechnic units have surveyed 284,000 hectares, cleared 20,000 hectares, 1,075km of power lines, 567.5km of railway tracks, 429 km of roads, 500km of irrigation canals, 120 km of gas pipelines, 760 critical infrastructure facilities and 760 households. During the demining process, more than 58,000 explosive items were removed, including 74 aerial bombs.

Arkadii Dabahian, Head of the Operational Headquarters of Mykolaiv Regional Organisation of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine, who was a member of the commission’s praesidium for the special cancellation, said that on 26 July, in the Heart of the city park, a ceremonial cancellation of the Angels of War postage stamp from the Heroic Professions series, initiated by Ukrposhta in 2023, took place. The Angels of War stamps are dedicated to Ukrainian civilian and military medics who save Ukrainian defenders at all stages of medical evacuation. A charity collection of UAH 20 from each set will be directed to the needs of medical units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and hospitals.

Odesa oblast

Liudmyla Prokopechko, community leader, reported that on 26 July, volunteers from Dobroslav Village Council of Odesa oblast travelled to support Ukrainian defenders in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts. They delivered tablets, tools, batteries, food and 2 repaired vehicles to the front lines.

Odesa was visited by Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Nazar Tanasyshyn and UNICEF’s Project Manager for Child Protection in Ukraine, Van Chi Pham. They discussed humanitarian initiatives that Odesa has already implemented and the possibility of joining new projects and developing effective solutions to current challenges. The guests visited the Integrated Social Services Centre, the inclusive beach and the Social-Psychological Assistance Centre for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Kherson oblast

On 26 July, the occupying forces attacked Burhunka, Osokorivka, Mykilske, Poniativka, Lvove, Beryslav, Sadove, Odradokamianka, Fedorivka, Tiahynka, Prydniprovske, Zelenivka, Antonivka, Chornobaivka, Novooleksandrivka, Dniprovske and Kherson. 8 people were injured.

Due to russian aggression, an apartment building, 3 private houses, car washes, a garage, buses, an ambulance and private cars were damaged.

Roman Mrochko, Head of Kherson CMA, noted that the community was attacked 8 times.

Around 6pm, occupying forces dropped an explosive from a drone in Kindiika, Kherson oblast. As a result, a 56-year-old man was injured.

Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson RMA, reported that russian troops dropped an explosive from a drone on 5 people near a store in Kherson.

On 27 July, russian occupiers shelled Bilozerka community, injuring a 67-year-old man. Medics hospitalised the injured man with explosive trauma and a chest wound. His condition is critical.

In Beryslav, on the morning of 27 July, russian troops attacked an ambulance by a drone, injuring the driver.

On 26 July, 10 fires occurred in Kherson oblast due to attacks by occupying forces. Rescuers noted that a residential building in the city and a farm building in Sadove village in Kherson oblast caught fire. Also, firefighters extinguished 8 fires in ecosystems. The total area of the fires was 13 hectares.

On the night of 26 July, russian troops attacked Kherson. As a result, previously damaged vehicles caught fire.

Ukrainian troops shot down 10 enemy strike UAVs in Kherson oblast. As a result of the falling debris, fires broke out in Kherson. Tavriiske area and Tekstylne village in Kherson oblast were partially left without power.

Latest news for today in the western regions of Ukraine

Volyn oblast

Lutsk community sent 2 DJI Mavic 3 quadcopters, a DJI Mavic 3T Enterprise (Thermal) quadcopter and 10 RAPTOR 8 UAVs with a thermal imaging camera to the Military Unit A4355 thanks to the budget funds.

Lutsk City Council sent various construction tools and technical equipment, included, chainsaws, axes, electrodes, crowbars, building staples, nails, engine oil, etc. to the Military Unit 9971 (the 6th Border Detachment) thanks to the budget funds.

Zakarpattia oblast

The international towel of the association Embroidery Flower has arrived in Zakarpattia oblast. Now, local craftsmen will embroider on it an ornament specific to the oblast. The torch of unity has already visited 13 oblasts of Ukraine, Kyiv, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and 9 countries of the world where there are the largest diasporas of Ukrainians.

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast

Ivano-Frankivsk City Council reported that the community sent 80 FPV drones and an EcoFlow charging station to the Rifle Battalion of the Special Purpose Police.

10 children from Novopskov community, Luhansk oblast, are resting in Ivano-Frankivsk oblast. Check-in at this children’s health and recreation facility lasts from 19 July to 1 August. Among vacationers are 1 child with a disability, 4 children of combatants and 5 children of IDPs. Tickets were purchased with the funds of Novopskov community.

Lviv oblast

Vasyl Savkovych, Commander of the 1st Anti-Aircraft Missile Division of the Military Unit A4674, from Strii region was awarded with the III degree For Courage Order (posthumously). The serviceman was killed on 26 November, 2023 in the village of Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia oblast, as a result of enemy mortar shelling. Vasyl Savkovych was also awarded with the Military Cross of Honor badge by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In Lviv oblast, state awards were presented to relatives of fallen soldiers.The award ceremony took place in the Garrison Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. According to the Decrees of the President of Ukraine, 18 soldiers who were killed defending Ukraine from the invaders were awarded with III degree For Courage and Bohdan Khmelnytskyi III degree orders; For Military Service and Defender of the Fatherland medals.

Natalia Tarabalka lost her son in the war. And in memory of the Hero, she founded a health centre for his brothers in Kolomyia region, where a team of specialists helps defenders recover physically and spiritually. During almost 2 years of operation of the institution, about 200 soldiers underwent rehabilitation there.

Rivne oblast

The RMA reported that 291 employees of medical institutions of Rivne oblast are currently serving in the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

The For the Defense of Ukraine presidential award (posthumously) was awarded to relatives of Police Lieutenant Colonel Oleksandr Mamchur, Head of the Department of the Explosives Service of the National Security Service of Ukraine in Rivne oblast. He was killed in October 2022 from the explosion of enemy ammunition seized in liberated Kharkiv oblast.

Ternopil oblast

Ternopil City Council reported that the community sent FPV drones to the police.

A memorial plaque to Hero Vitali Wenher was opened in Ternopil. From the 1st days of the full-scale invasion of moscow, Vitalii stood up for Ukraine. He was killed in a fierce battle in Zaporizhzhia oblast.

Khmelnytskyi oblast

Khmelnytskyi community sent 8 electronic devices of various modifications worth UAH 1.7m thanks to the budget funds.

A meeting of the Council of Volunteers of Khmelnytskyi was held in Khmelnytskyi. The RMA has already allocated UAH 116m from the budget to support the security forces. Also, work is being done in three veteran hubs under each regional military administration and 2 new programs to support veterans are being actively implemented. During the meeting, there was also a lecture by a psychologist on the topic Psychological features of communication with veterans and military personnel. The present members of the Council were able to share their experiences and discuss further steps in supporting Heroes.

Chernivtsi oblast

National Guardsman Stepan Eremenko, Head of the Canine Platoon Group of the Ranks of the National Guard of Ukraine, was awarded with the III degree For Courage Order (posthumously). He was killed during an airstrike on 11 May, 2022 while performing a combat mission in the area of the Azovstal Metallurgical Plant.

20 children from families of military personnel, IDPs and fallen Heroes of Khotyn community recovered in the Nadiia (Hope), children’s camp in Putna (Romania). As a sign of gratitude, children from Ukraine created wonderful coloured hearts with their names and presented them to the organisers of the trip – their friends from France and Romania. The trip was organised as a result of a social project – children’s camp Nadiia (Hope), which is a joint initiative of Khotyn Centre for European Integration and the Association of Twin Cities of Couronne-Khotyn, Headed by Beti Chancerelle, Alck La Couronne Khotyn, Asociatia Ucraineni Activi with the assistance of the Mayor of La Couronne Couronne Jean-François Dauré.

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

David Lammy, British Foreign Secretary, called on China to prevent its companies from supporting the russian military. He stated this during a meeting with his Chinese colleague Wang Yi.

Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, stated that China‘s special representative will go to the countries of the Global South for consultations on Ukraine. It is known that the diplomat will go to Brazil, South Africa and Indonesia on 28 July.

In the 1st quarter of 2024, 57% of Ukrainians with temporary protection worked in Estonia, which is almost 10% over a year ago. According to the data, 39% of Ukrainian citizens are engaged in low-skilled work, 24.8% work in industry, 16.8% in services and trade, while 16.4% are engaged in administrative work.

In Spain, the police detained a group of pro-russian hackers. Spanish investigators believe that the three detainees are members of the NoName057(16) hacker group, which emerged after the russian invasion of Ukraine. The detainees are suspected of cyberattacks on state institutions and strategic sectors of Spain and NATO.

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, Zhanna Anshukova, Litrovnyk Alla, Marharyta Koval, Tetiana Kurbatova

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