1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (187+ words) In brief: Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv overnight into July 16. Strikes and falling debris damaged non-residential sites in the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts, where fires broke out. Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles in the early…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (503+ words) In brief: Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova defended Sofia’s withdrawal from the “Coalition of the Willing,” arguing that diplomatic options remain underused. Bulgaria says it will continue helping Ukraine through energy cooperation and other non-military support. Bulgaria’s newly appointed Foreign…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (621+ words) In brief: The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 235 clashes across the front line on Wednesday, July 15, with the heaviest fighting near Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka. Russian forces used 170 guided bombs and 6,001 kamikaze drones during the assault. The Armed Forces of Ukraine…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (414+ words) In brief: President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state honors to soldiers, medics and energy workers marking Ukrainian Statehood Day. He also gave the Order of the Golden Star to the mother of a fallen Hero of Ukraine and handed out passports…...

5+ hour, 4+ min ago  (632+ words) In brief: Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed as Ukraine's defense minister amid a broader Cabinet reshuffle, witH Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko expected to succeed him. Fedorov cited unresolved tension with military leadership and unfinished reforms in his farewell statement....

7+ hour, 18+ min ago  (331+ words) In brief: On Tuesday, Ukraine’s parliament approved a bill designed to modernize centralized heat supply systems and improve energy efficiency. The legislation creates a framework for the gradual introduction of individual heating points in buildings connected to district heating networks....

9+ hour, 36+ min ago  (522+ words) In brief: On Wednesday, Zelensky said Ukraine's goal is lasting peace and full European integration, not merely weakening Russia. He reported on new missile defense projects, long-range strike capabilities, and progress toward EU membership while reaffirming Ukraine's determination to defeat…...

10+ hour, 16+ min ago  (516+ words) In brief: Satellite images show that Russian air defense near the Arctic’s Rogachevo air base, seen in 2015, is no longer visible in 2026, while those in Severodvinsk are removed sometime after August 2024. At the same time, areas near the Saratov oil…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago  (419+ words) In brief: Zelensky said Ukraine now produces 10 million drones annually and plans to double output to 20 million with foreign support. Officials say the country's defense industry also has the capacity to produce thousands of missiles. Ukraine currently produces 10 million drones…...

11+ hour, 26+ min ago  (982+ words) In brief: France’s July 13-14 package would transfer Rafale jets, SAMP/T air defenses, SCALP cruise missiles, and AASM Hammer bombs to Ukraine, while also backing Ukrainian licensed production of key systems. It is financed mainly through French stocks and production,…...