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Ukraine reports continued casualties, combat engagements, and attacks in Sumy, Mariupol, and Kyiv

Ukraine reports continued casualties, combat engagements, and attacks in Sumy, Mariupol, and Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities report ongoing casualties from Russian attacks in Sumy and Kyiv, explosions in occupied Mariupol, and 224 combat engagements across the front lines, alongside other significant strikes.

Ukrainian authorities have reported continued casualties and intense combat activity across the front lines. On July 3, a Russian drone attack in Ukraine's Sumy region, specifically the Romny community, resulted in two women's deaths and one man's injury after a residential building was struck. Separately, explosions and fires were reported in occupied Mariupol on the night of July 3, with a local resistance group suggesting drones targeted parked trucks. The death toll from Russia's July 2 missile and drone assault on Kyiv increased to 25, with search and rescue operations ongoing at three Darnytskyi district sites, where eight individuals remain unaccounted for at one location. Ukraine's General Staff reported 224 combat engagements on July 2, with Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Huliaipole directions seeing the most Russian attacks. Russian forces also conducted two missile strikes with 75 missiles, 62 air strikes, and deployed 187 guided bombs. A hospital in Kherson was also shelled on July 2, killing a 63-year-old doctor and injuring a nurse. Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

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Switzerland and Algeria face off in World Cup 2026 round of 16

Switzerland and Algeria face off in World Cup 2026 round of 16

Switzerland and Algeria are set to compete in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks Algeria's first knockout stage match, having qualified as a best third-placed team against group-winner Switzerland.

Switzerland and Algeria are scheduled to meet in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This fixture represents Algeria's first appearance in the knockout phase of the competition. The Algerian national team, dubbed the Fennecs, advanced to this stage as one of the highest-ranked third-placed teams. Their opponents, Switzerland, topped their respective group to secure their progression. The victor of this crucial encounter will earn a place in the quarter-finals. The match is being held at BC Place.

Sources: Le Monde

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