War in Ukraine live+++ 10:22 After the attacks in the Sea of Azov – Russia is exploring new cargo routes +++
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Due to the increasing frequency of Ukrainian attacks in the Sea of Azov, Russia is considering changing the route of its cargo transportation. The Moscow Ministry of Transport says that cargo from cargo ships can be transferred to other modes of transport and routes. At the same time, all necessary measures are taken to ensure the safety of ships on the water. The Ministry of Agriculture emphasizes that increased attacks on cargo ships will not affect Russia’s export capabilities or the supply of the domestic food market.
+++ 09:35 Soon in Ukraine? Invisible laser “Made in Germany” shoots at drones +++
Startup Inleap Phototonic’s product sounds like something out of a futuristic action movie – an invisible laser that shoots drones. A company from Hannover has developed a minimally invasive means of protection, which will be used in the future in Ukraine and Germany.
+++ 08:55 Russia reports another attack on oil refineries +++
The crisis group in the Krasnodar region reports another attack on an oil refinery near the village of Afipskaya. There was a fire at the facility, employees reported on their Telegram channel. There are no details yet about the damage caused. In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up attacks on oil industry facilities in Russia. The consequences are clearly visible. Oil refining fell to its lowest level in more than 20 years. Many gas stations are empty, while others only dispense fuel in limited quantities. Drivers have to wait in long lines to even be able to refuel.
+++ 08:02 Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery near the Urals +++
Ukraine attacked an oil refinery overnight in the Russian republic of Bashkortostan near the Ural Mountains. The leader of the republic, Radizh Khabirov, confirmed on Telegram a massive attack on the industrial zone of Salavat. “There are several pockets of smoke caused by falling drone debris,” he writes. According to him, there were no dead or injured. The fire department puts out the fire. According to media reports, the fire occurred at an oil refinery. Salavat is located more than 1,400 kilometers from the front. The refinery, owned by the oil company Gazpromneft, has a processing capacity of more than seven million tons of crude oil per year.
+++ 07:20 Governor: The number of victims as a result of the Russian attack on Zaporozhye is increasing +++
Following the Russian airstrike on Zaporozhye, the number of wounded appears to have risen to twelve. This was reported by the Ukrayinska Pravda portal with reference to the head of the military administration. Among the victims is a four-year-old girl. Several houses were damaged.
A residential building in Zaporozhye is on fire after being damaged by a Russian airstrike. (Photo: REUTERS)
+++ 06:34 Merz at a military parade in Paris – a sign of support for Ukraine +++
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and two dozen other heads of state and government are due to attend a military parade marking France’s national day in Paris this Tuesday. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is also there. French President Emmanuel Macron invited senior representatives of the partner countries in the pro-Ukrainian coalition to the celebrations on July 14. About 500 soldiers from countries belonging to the so-called Coalition of the Will are expected to take part in the parade. With a particularly large parade this year, Macron wants to send a signal of continued support for Ukraine.
+++ 04:18 Attack of Russian drones in the Kharkov region +++
In addition to Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities are also the target of Russian attacks at night. According to emergency services, eleven people were injured as a result of the drone attack in Zaporozhye. According to the governor, six people were injured in the Kharkov region. This information cannot yet be independently verified.
+++ 02:29 Warehouses and cars are burning in Kyiv after a rocket attack +++
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles at night. Fires broke out in several parts of the city, officials said. Two warehouses are on fire in the Goloseevsky district. Cars are also on fire after parts of a drone fell in the eastern suburbs, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. No casualties have been reported yet.
+++ 01:18 Rockets and explosions in Kyiv +++
The capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, has once again become the target of Russian missile attacks. Shortly after midnight, several explosions were heard in Kyiv, an AFP journalist reported. Earlier, the Air Force warned that several missiles were fired at the Ukrainian capital. After the alarm sirens go off, six explosions are heard. A fire broke out in the Goloseevsky district in the south of the city.
+++ 00:08 Strengthening the eastern flank against Russia: Vadeful in Norway +++
Foreign Minister Johann Wadeful travels to Norway amid ongoing hybrid Russian threats and an increasingly strategic Arctic region. This Tuesday, the CDU politician wants to visit the headquarters of the Norwegian armed forces in the city of Bodø, north of the Arctic Circle, together with his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide.
+++ 23:18 Killed after attacks by Ukrainian drones in the occupied territories +++
According to the occupation authorities, at least 13 civilians were killed as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes in the Russian-occupied territories of eastern and southern Ukraine. Another 22 people were injured, Moscow-appointed regional administrations reported on Telegram. The dead included at least two truck drivers and passengers in several vehicles. This information cannot yet be independently verified.
+++ 22:26 SAMP/T NG: Ukraine is likely to face the world’s first combat use of Europe’s new top weapons +++
The French media outlet Figaro, citing information from French President Emmanuel Macron, reports that Ukraine will receive “the first series of new generation SAMP/T batteries” in the coming weeks. Associated anti-aircraft missiles will also be supplied. This could mark the first global combat deployment of the SAMP/T NG. Currently, Ukraine has in its ranks the predecessor of this air defense system (SAMP/T). This is the only European alternative to the Patriot air defense system from the USA. The missiles announced by Macron are likely to be the state-of-the-art Aster 30 B1NT, designed to destroy attack ballistic missiles and other targets. In total, Ukraine plans to receive eight SAMP/T-NG units from France.
+++ 21:48 Ukraine could blow up a Russian ammunition depot +++
The Exilenova+ channel shows videos that are said to come from the Russian-occupied part of the Ukrainian Donetsk region. You can see fire and repeated explosions. This could be a burning Russian ammunition depot. There is no official information yet.
+++ 21:13 Ukraine receives 16 Rafale fighters from France – and licenses for important weapons systems +++
According to French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine will receive 16 Rafale fighter jets in 2028/2029. These will be the first aircraft of this type in a country attacked by Russia. At the moment, the Ukrainian Air Force has deployed Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France. In addition, according to Macron, Kyiv will receive licenses for the production of Aster-30 anti-aircraft missiles for the SAMP/T system. Additional licenses are available for AASM hammer bombs and Scalp cruise missiles.
Dassault Rafale fighter jet. (Photo: photo alliance/dpa)
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