Yuri Zoria

Ukraine received a $3.9 billion non-repayable grant from the US through the World Bank, targeting salary support and social aid, as part of a larger $7.8 billion direct aid package for 2024.

Ukraine's SBU says it has neutralized a large-scale Russian FSB spy network operating in six regions. Nine suspected agents were simultaneously arrested for gathering intelligence on Ukrainian military positions and critical infrastructure to aid Russian missile and drone attacks.

Ukraine's Air Force has deployed German-made Skynex air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure and airfields. The system, developed by Rheinmetall Air Defence, consists of four 35mm gun mounts, a control post, and a radar station for target detection.

The transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine marks a significant milestone in its air defense efforts. However, limited numbers, complex maintenance requirements, and deployment challenges may delay their full impact on the battlefield against Russian aggression.

Mali breaks diplomatic relations with Ukraine, citing Ukrainian officials' statements supporting Tuareg rebels who attacked Wagner Group and Malian army. Senegal summons Ukrainian ambassador over Facebook post.

Ukraine says its air defenses successfully destroyed all 24 Russian Shahed drones launched in a nighttime attack from Russia's Primorsko-Akhtarsk and Kursk areas.

As Ukraine receives the first of its F-16 fighter jets, the ISW emphasizes the need for Ukraine to target Russian air defenses to effectively integrate these jets into its military operations.

Russian-occupied Crimea has five military airfields, but two are reportedly without aircraft. Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Pletenchuk states Russian occupiers may have relocated planes to Russia due to logistical challenges in fuel and supply provision.

Ukraine clinches first gold medal at Paris Olympics in women's team saber fencing, defeating South Korea 45-42. Olha Kharlan, individual bronze medalist, scores 22 points.

Eight Ukrainian children aged 6-17 return home from Russian-occupied part of Kherson Oblast thanks to NGO Save Ukraine, with 162 children returned in 2024, reports Oblast chief Oleksandr Prokudin.

Ukraine successfully evacuated 30 citizens, including women and children, from Lebanon due to the escalating Middle East situation and continues efforts to assist remaining Ukrainians wishing to leave Lebanon.

Ukrainian Ombudsman Lubinets calls on the UN and ICRC to document Russian war crime after a photo of a dismembered Ukrainian soldier surfaces on a Russian Telegram channel.

Ukrainian Brigadier General Andrii Hnatov reveals Russia's strategy in northern Kharkiv: to engage Ukrainian forces and hinder their ability to prepare for counteroffensives.

Romania intends to collaborate with Ukraine on developing R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles. The partnership aims to control Black Sea waters post-war.