Russia continues to recruit Cubans for the war in Ukraine through unofficial channels. They are attracted by cash payments and the possibility of obtaining a Russian passport in exchange for military service.
On the night of July 20, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 13 enemy drones. Russia attacked 5 regions of Ukraine using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones.
Russian troops attacked 9 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, carrying out 362 attacks with various types of weapons. The destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure was recorded, but there were no civilian casualties.
On the night of July 20, the Russian army attacked Kyiv with drones. Fragments of an enemy UAV fell in the Solomyansky district, but there were no casualties or damage.
More than 16 explosions were heard at the Millerovo military airfield in the Rostov region after a UAV attack. Local residents report fires on the runway, airplane parking lots, and near an oil depot.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 565,610 personnel and 8,257 tanks.
On the night of July 20, Russian invaders attacked an energy facility in Konotop district of Sumy region using Shahed drones. One drone was shot down by air defense forces, and emergency repair work is underway.
In Shaanxi province in northern China, a bridge collapsed as a result of sudden heavy rain and flooding. According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, 11 people were killed in the incident.
A cyberattack on Greece's national property registry has raised concerns about data security. Although authorities deny the theft, the full extent of the attack remains unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
Reuters reports on a drop in financial contributions to Joe Biden's campaign fund. The president's headquarters denies this information, claiming that fundraising is going on as planned.
An earthquake with magnitude 4. 1-4.2 was recorded in the Sea of Marmara at a depth of 4-7 km. The epicenter was located near the island of Marmara, about 100 km from Istanbul. There were no reports of damage.
The US Department of Defense has signed a $1. 45 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for the supply of 9 E-2 Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. 5 aircraft are intended for Japan and 4 for the US Navy, with delivery scheduled for 2029.
Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity company, has suffered a significant drop in shares on the New York stock exchanges due to IT problems. The company's shares fell by 11.1% after an update that affected anti-virus solutions around the world.
Venice has introduced a €5 tourist tax for one-day visitors. During the 29 days of the test project, the city received 2.4 million euros in revenue from more than 485 thousand tourists.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that commitments to Ukraine will be honored regardless of the composition of the administration. He emphasized that Russia has already lost the war, and Ukraine is integrating with the West.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan does not rule out changing restrictions on Ukraine's strikes with US weapons deep into Russia. This is due to Russia's new offensive on Kharkiv across Ukraine's border.
The police have several versions of the murder of linguist Iryna Farion, including public and political activities and personal animosity. Law enforcement officers found a shell casing after the shooting and do not rule out a 'Russian trace' in the crime.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed a phone conversation with former US President Trump. They agreed to discuss steps to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine during a face-to-face meeting.
Donald Trump reports on his phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling it 'very good. Zelenskyy congratulated Trump on his nomination as a US presidential candidate and condemned the assassination attempt.
Loud explosions were heard in Kyiv during the air alert, which was announced by an unknown drone. The alert was also announced in several northern and eastern regions of Ukraine.
Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhnyi summarized the results of two days of work at the European Political Cooperation Summit. He held important meetings and negotiations aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
US President Joe Biden has expressed outrage at the Russian court's verdict sentencing WSJ journalist Evan Hershkovich to 16 years in prison. Biden emphasized that journalism is not a crime and demanded Hershkovich's release.
Dmytro Lubinets called for finding the killer of linguist Iryna Farion and bringing him to justice. The police reclassified the case as premeditated murder, which carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
Poland has pledged to provide basic military training for the Ukrainian Legion at its training grounds. The volunteer unit will consist of Ukrainian citizens and will be recruited through Ukrainian consulates.
Lviv Polytechnic professor Iryna Farion died in hospital after being shot in the head. Police are conducting a special operation to detain the unknown attacker.
The lieutenant colonel was detained for extorting 15 thousand hryvnias for obtaining a deferral from mobilization. He faces up to 8 years in prison, and a bribe and other funds were found during the search.
Irina Farion underwent surgery after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. She is in intensive care in critical condition, and doctors are fighting for her life.
Russian troops shelled Sumy region 16 times in the last day, 59 explosions were recorded. A woman was killed and her husband wounded in the Velykopysarivska community. 7 communities in the region were attacked.
President Biden plans to resume campaigning next week after recovering from COVID-19. This decision confirms his intention to run for a second term, despite calls from some Democrats to drop out of the race.
MP Lyubomyr Melnychuk reported on the critical condition of linguist Iryna Farion after an attack in Lviv. According to a neighbor, the attacker waited for Farion for 2-3 weeks, looking suspicious.
