Stepan Haftko
Russian troops launched a missile strike on the city of Derhachi in Kharkiv region. A private house and outbuildings were damaged, no casualties.
Over the past day, 230 combat engagements occurred, with the Russians most actively attacking in the Pokrovsk direction. The defense forces struck seven UAV control points and six command posts of the Russian troops.
The Indian Embassy reported an attack on the tanker DISHA in Iranian waters; 28 Indians on board were not injured. An attack also occurred on the vessel MV OMORFI in the Black Sea, resulting in the death of one Indian.
On the night of July 25, Russian drones hit four gas stations and a fire station building in the Poltava district. According to preliminary data, no one was injured.
US President Trump spoke at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, criticizing journalists and political opponents. CNN defended its journalists after the president's insults.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 157 drones and two Kh-59/69 missiles. Air defense forces shot down 127 drones and one missile, hits were recorded at 9 locations.
In Engels, after a night attack, a fire broke out on the territory of a probable military unit. OSINT analysts from ASTRA geolocated the ignition site near a military airfield.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,450 Russian military personnel. Also destroyed were 7 tanks, 11 armored fighting vehicles, and 78 artillery systems.
A Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian T-72B3A tank equipped with the "Arena-M" system near Donetsk. This is the first public evidence of the system's failure in real-world conditions.
SpaceX conducted the 13th test flight of Starship, putting 20 next-generation Starlink satellites into orbit. The ship successfully splashed down in the Indian Ocean, while the booster fell into the Gulf of Mexico.
Saudi Arabia struck Houthi targets in Hodeidah. The coalition called this a proportional response to the attack on a Saudi vessel.
Companies UForce and ReconCraft have signed an agreement to produce Magura drones in Oregon and South Carolina. This is the first official project of a Ukrainian developer in the United States.
US military disabled a commercial tanker that attempted four times to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman. This is the first such incident since the US reinstated the blockade earlier this month.
A Russian drone violated Romania's airspace on July 24, flying over 350 km. It was shot down by a Romanian F-16 fighter after being intercepted by four aircraft.
Ukrainian military are using Polish Warmate 5 kamikaze drones. Manufacturer WB Group launched localized production in Ukraine in 2025.
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed to his British counterpart to organize an international summit on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A final decision on the meeting has not yet been made.
Since the beginning of 2026, 2,318 cases of measles have been registered in the US, surpassing the record of 2025. The increase is linked to a decline in vaccination rates and skepticism towards vaccinations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented partial personnel changes in the government. The changes come amid a decline in the coalition's rating and growing support for the far-right AfD.
Rapidan Energy Group raised its Brent price forecast for the fourth quarter to nearly $100 due to the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs suggests a rise above $120 in the event of a prolonged conflict.
American director Chuck Russell was found unconscious at his home in San Diego. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
President Zelenskyy stated that the US gained invaluable military experience through cooperation with Ukraine, without paying with the lives of its soldiers. The greatest value lies in Ukraine's experience in unmanned technologies and military innovations.
Tesla shares plummeted after the release of financial results for the second quarter, which fell short of analysts' expectations. The stock price dropped nearly 15%.
U. S. President Donald Trump will speak at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which was postponed after an incident involving an armed man who attempted to kill the head of state. The event will take place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, marking Trump's first speech at this event.
Three heatwaves have caused historically low soil moisture and water shortages. In France and Spain, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to forest fires.
Israel canceled military leave in the West Bank and is deploying additional units after a deadly attack that killed an Israeli. Four Palestinians were also killed.
US intelligence believes that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in creating nuclear weapons than his predecessor. After US strikes, Iran moved centrifuges to an underground facility, preserving its uranium stockpile.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the country is not and will not be a member of the "coalition of the willing" in support of Ukraine. The French ambassador acknowledged the previous statement as erroneous and promised a public clarification.
The governor of the Belgorod region reported casualties as a result of a massive drone attack. Damage and fires were recorded in the city and district.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha condemned the violation of Romania's airspace by a Russian drone. He called for increased pressure on Russia due to its disregard for international law.
In Zaporizhzhia, as a result of a night attack by Russian drones, a commercial facility was damaged. A 63-year-old man was injured, the fire area is 500 square meters.