Over 30 Ukrainian children, illegally taken to Russia, returned home
Heavy fighting in Kherson. Even though the Ukrainian military has shot down Russian planes and seven drones, it is struggling to protect Bahmut. Meanwhile, authorities in Moscow are announcing a new package of laws to toughen punishment for terrorism, sabotage or treason. After a half-year hiatus caused by Russian missile attacks on the country's infrastructure, Ukraine can resume exporting electricity.
More than 30 children from Kharkiv and Kherson regions, who were abducted by the Russians - have returned home. They saw their families again, after a long period of separation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly speech that Ukraine will not give up the goal of recovering the territories occupied by the Russians, including the Crimean peninsula, illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.
"The world must know: respect and order will return to international relations only when the Ukrainian flag returns to Crimea! There will be freedom in Ukraine when Crimea is also liberated," said the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. The leader from Kiev announced that the Ukrainian authorities are preparing a new list of sanctions for people who will work for Russian aggression. The country will also host official iftar meals during Ramadan.
Meanwhile, one year after the rocket attack on Kramatorsk railway station, where 50 people and children were killed and 100 injured, dozens of people came to the site of the attack today to commemorate the victims.
Local authorities said it was a Russian missile, although there are no Ukrainian military targets within range of the station. The Russian Ministry of Defense denied any involvement in this attack, just as it did not take responsibility for the crimes committed against civilians in the city of Bucea.
