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The St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged bulk carrier LUNI broke apart and sank near the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Banda...
15/07/2026

The St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged bulk carrier LUNI broke apart and sank near the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Bandar Abbas, after reportedly being struck by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) anti-ship missile, which caused catastrophic hull damage.

15/07/2026

A Russian missile strike damaged a residential apartment building in Odesa, killing three people and injuring at least three others.
Emergency crews rescued three residents, including two children.

Non-residential buildings, a gas pipeline, a warehouse at a manufacturing facility, and several trucks were also damaged. In southern Odesa region, a Russian drone damaged a gas station control building. All fires have been extinguished, and authorities are documenting the aftermath of the attack.

Ukraine and France have agreed to expand their defense cooperation, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced following tal...
14/07/2026

Ukraine and France have agreed to expand their defense cooperation, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced following talks with Emmanuel Macron.

According to Zelensky, Ukraine will receive licenses to produce SCALP missiles and AASM guided bombs, as well as Aster 30 missiles in cooperation with Italy. France will also join the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile program.

In addition, Ukraine will become the first country to receive the new Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG air defense systems. France is also expected to deliver two SAMP/T systems to Ukraine this year, while deliveries of Aster 30 missiles are set to be accelerated by October.

The agreements also include the purchase of the first 16 Rafale fighter jets and weapons for them. Training for Ukrainian pilots and mechanics in France is expected to begin this year, after which the first four Rafale jets will be delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

13/07/2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented French President Emmanuel Macron with the Order of Liberty.

Zelensky said relations between Ukraine and France had reached a truly strategic level, largely thanks to Macron’s personal efforts.

13/07/2026

During the visit, the Ukrainian delegation will present its Anti-Ballistic Missile Program to partners. For the first time, a meeting will also be held involving national leaders, national security advisers, and representatives of defense companies.

According to Zelenskyy, the main goal is to bring together countries and companies capable of contributing concrete solutions to the development of a new anti-ballistic missile system.

13/07/2026

Severe flooding destroyed a farm, allowing hundreds of reptiles, including venomous cobras, to escape into the surrounding area.

Local residents now have to deal not only with the aftermath of the flooding but also with the threat posed by dangerous snakes.

12/07/2026

A Russian drone flew over beachgoers in Ukraine’s Odesa region.

Influential Republican U.S. Senator from South Carolina and staunch supporter of Ukraine Lindsey Graham died on the even...
12/07/2026

Influential Republican U.S. Senator from South Carolina and staunch supporter of Ukraine Lindsey Graham died on the evening of July 11 at the age of 71, according to his office.

The senator reportedly died after a “brief and sudden illness.” His family thanked everyone for their support and prayers and asked for privacy during this difficult time.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to Graham’s death, calling him a “true defender of freedom.”

According to Zelensky, the senator visited Ukraine ten times since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion and stood with the Ukrainian people during some of the most difficult moments. Zelensky said he had maintained a constant dialogue with Graham and that they had met twice in the past week alone.

“America and the world have lost a determined leader,” Zelensky wrote, expressing condolences to the senator’s family, loved ones, and colleagues.

11/07/2026

Ukraine attacked a Russian oil depot in the Rostov region

11/07/2026

A Russian woman cries over the lack of gasoline at a gas station.

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