Ukraine struck oil depots and refineries in at least three Russian regions and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov overnight July 8-9, with Zelenskyy calling the campaign his 'long-range sanctions' on Russia; CNBC reported NATO allies are examining a US$40 billion counter-drone investment plan in response to Ukraine's expanding deep-strike capability
Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister and Sweden's FMV Director General signed a SEK 24.6 billion contract for 16 Gripen E multirole fighters financed via EU loans, with deliveries starting early 2029; Sweden separately donates 16 Gripen C/D jets as military assistance from 2027