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Ukraine’s international experts are preparing quite weighty decisions for the state and the military. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his video address, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. The full text of the speech is provided below: Dear Ukrainians, I wish you good health! Today was an important and good day. In the morning on the occasion of Statehood Day, I had the honor to congratulate and award our defenders. Gold Stars to Heroes of Ukraine, Crosses of Combat Merit, orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, orders For Courage... I also had the honor of presenting honored marks…

In Donetsk, the building of the "Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Donetsk People’s Republic" is reported to be struck. "In Donetsk, the building of the ‘Ministry of Internal Affairs of the DPR’ was struck," Petro Andriushchenko, adviser to the Mariupol mayor, posted on Telegram and published photos. He also published videos from Taganrog, where an explosion rang out earlier, and Rostov-on-Don. "Taganrog, ask Zaporizhzhia how it feels after S-300. Or better, don't ask. Get used to it," he wrote. As reported, an explosion, probably caused by a missile, occurred in the center of Russia’s Taganrog city, Rostov region.

Explosions have been heard in Azov district of Rostov region of the Russian Federation, and authorities report the alleged operation of air defense systems. That's according to a statement on Telegram of Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev, Ukrinform reports. "The second missile was hit by air defense systems - this time in Azov region. The consequences are being clarified," the post reads. In another post, Golubev notes that in the village of Sambek, Neklynivka district, a metal object pierced the roof of a house, there were no casualties. Read also: Russians threaten civilian vessels sailing to Ukrainian seaports - interception…

Germany has handed over another batch of aid to Ukraine, which includes ammunition, equipment, and medical supplies. That's according to an updated list on the German government's website, Ukrinform reports. In particular, it is indicated that ten Bandvagn 206 (BV206) tracked MPVs were delivered to Ukraine (eight were delivered earlier); six Gepard anti-aircraft tanks (46 in total) and more than 15,000 rounds of ammunition, as well as several thousand 155-mm shells. In addition, the transfer of 20 RQ-35 HEIDRUN reconnaissance drones and 13 VECTOR drones (81 in total) was mentioned. Read also: Ukrainian Ambassador: At strategic level, Bundeswehr has no…

Border guards have released a recording of an intercepted conversation between Russian invaders in which they threaten civilian ships that are sailing to Ukrainian seaports. The State Border Guard Service reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. The intercepted conversation includes the invaders, who used an open channel to communicate with a ship passing near one of the seaports of Ukraine and threaten a civilian vessel: "I warn you!...". Read also: U.S. not discussing escorting ships with Ukrainian grain in Black Sea - White House "Russian warships continue to act aggressively and defiantly in the Black Sea, breaking all the…

In the Mykolaiv region, two tractor drivers were blown up on a cluster shell - one died and the other is in the hospital. Serhiy Shayhet, the chief of police of the Mykolaiv region, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. Read also: In Shyroke village in Mykolaiv region, outpatient clinic damaged by Russians restored "The tragic incident occurred near the village of Lepetykha in the Bereznehuvate community. Two tractor drivers came to the field to prepare straw for the cattle for the winter. At some point, one of the villagers stepped on a cluster shell lying on the field,…

In the temporarily occupied settlements of the Starobilsk district of the Luhansk region, Russians issue summonses to all men aged 18 to 60, despite their health status. This was reported on Facebook by the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, according to Ukrinform. "In particular, in Verkhnya Pokrovka, almost every man between the ages of 18 and 60 received them, despite their health status. They say that it is only for a medical examination, but they can send them to the front if they wish. But will they ask about that wish?" - noted the RMA. Russian troops continue to send newly…

The Canadian Armed Forces have shown how they, in cooperation with the Polish Armed Forces, provide combat medical training to Ukrainian defenders. The relevant photographs were posted by the Operation UNIFIER mission on Twitter, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. Навчання з тактичної медицини рятує життя на полі бою.@CanadianForces медичні інструктори, відряджені в рамках місії #OпЮHIФAЄP, приєдналися до своїх колег зі Збройних Сил Польщі, щоб провести навчанняз тактичної медицини для військових Збройних Сил України. pic.twitter.com/BmyyZSyAcx — CAF with Ukraine (@CAFwithUkraine) July 26, 2023 “Combat medical training saves lives on the battlefield. The Canadian Forces’ medical trainers deployed on Operation UNIFIER mission’s work…

The defense forces are working to destroy the equipment and personnel of the Russian forces, and there are signs that it’s becoming increasingly difficult for invaders to resist. "The main task facing us now, apart from moving forward, is, of course, weakening the enemy's ability to defend itself. And, in fact, this is being done now. Dozens of ammunition depots are destroyed every week, hundreds of Russian soldiers are decimated per day, their equipment [is destroyed]. We already see signs that it is becoming increasingly difficult for the enemy to resist. And our defenders are full of strength to move…

The Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated the village of Staromayorske in Donetsk region. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky released a video in which the fighters announce the liberation of the village on Telegram. “Our South! Our guys! Glory to Ukraine!” President wrote. In the video, fighters of the 35th Brigade reported that they liberated the village of Staromayorske together with the Arey territorial defense battalion. Video: Official channel of the President of Ukraine