Stepan Haftko
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,600 soldiers, two tanks, and 82 artillery systems. Also, 1,769 drones and 18 cruise missiles were destroyed.
Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Portugal are blocking or demanding exemptions from the 21st EU sanctions package. Diplomats warn that national economic interests are weakening sanctions policy.
The US Embassy in Bahrain warned of a possible attempt by Iran to attack unspecified locations in the center of the capital. The warning came after new US strikes on Iran.
The Russian Federation has begun equipping combat ships with "Peroyed-M" electronic warfare systems. The new systems were spotted on the cruiser "Varyag" and other ships, but not in the Black Sea Fleet.
Russian authorities reported a massive drone attack on Moscow and the region, allegedly shooting down 58 drones. According to Telegram channels, UAVs struck the Wildberries logistics complex in the Moscow region.
Satellite images from Planet Labs dated July 19 show a likely destroyed Tu-95 bomber at the Engels-2 airbase. Analysts at AviVector recorded catastrophic damage to the tail section of the aircraft.
Brent oil price rose to $91 per barrel due to the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. Iran announced the collapse of the ceasefire regime, increasing the risks of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Canadian rapper Drake lost $1. 5 million by betting on Argentina's victory in the 2026 World Cup final, which Spain beat 1-0. This added to the list of the singer's failed predictions, known as the "Drake curse."
US President Donald Trump did not announce a change in strategy on Iran, despite the increase in losses among American servicemen to 17 people. Washington plans to maintain its course of strikes on Iranian targets and the safety of navigation.
Péter Magyar proposed legendary chess player Judit Polgár the position of President of Hungary. A meeting is planned to discuss the proposal before the adoption of the new Constitution.
US President Donald Trump welcomed the intentions of the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intensify oil and gas extraction in the North Sea. Burnham does not plan to issue new licenses but will accelerate the development of fields that have already received approval.
American forces continue a series of strikes on Iran for the ninth consecutive night. CENTCOM stated that the strikes are aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
In the Norwegian town of Krokstadelva, firefighters continue to eliminate the consequences of a large fire, the threat of re-ignition has not yet passed. About 400 people have been evacuated, approximately 100 houses have been destroyed.
On the night of July 20, explosions were heard in the occupied Crimea near Alushta. There is unconfirmed information about damage to an electrical substation and an FSB military unit.
The World Health Organization has updated its recommendations for dementia prevention. Nearly 45% of the risk is associated with factors that a person can change, such as smoking and low physical activity.
The passenger ferry MV Barima capsized off the coast of Guyana. 67 people have been rescued, dozens are missing.
Rodri was named the best player of the World Cup. Unai Simón received the Golden Glove, and Kylian Mbappé the Golden Boot.
Andy Burnham will officially become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer. In his first address, he promises to improve the lives of Britons and calls for unity.
Boeing increased production of seeker heads for PAC-3 missiles by 30% in 2025, manufacturing 650 units. In 2026, the company plans to bring the figure to 850 units.
In New York, a second death from Legionnaires' disease has been recorded, with a total of 72 confirmed cases. Specialists are inspecting cooling towers, and the number of new cases is decreasing.
The Spanish national team beat Argentina 1:0 in the final of the 2026 World Cup. The only goal was scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.
Romania's Defense Minister stated that the country has not held negotiations on localizing the production of PAC-3 missiles. Romania supports strengthening Ukrainian air defense within the framework of the "Coalition of the Willing".
U. S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright stated that 14 million barrels of oil are transported daily through the Strait of Hormuz, which is two-thirds of the pre-war volume. He refuted reports of a halt in shipping.
The Argentina national team set an anti-record by failing to make a single shot on Spain's goal during regular time of the World Cup final. Regular time ended with a score of 0:0, and the teams moved into extra time.
Heavy rain caused a flash flood in the resort town of Bușteni, where water currents swept away cars and people. One woman suffered severe injuries, and the authorities convened the Ministerial Committee for Emergency Situations.
U. S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to include Iran in the bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. He noted that this was sought by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
A US serviceman died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone. The incident occurred on Saturday; other details are not disclosed.
As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, 42 people were injured, two died. Rescuers are clearing the rubble of a destroyed multi-story building.
OSINT analysts from ASTRA have discovered that after a night drone attack in the Stavropol region of the Russian Federation, three oil depots may have caught fire. The authorities reported three ignition points, and a state of emergency has been declared.
Five people, including a seven-year-old girl, were found alive after a boat sank near the Selayar Islands. Another 20 passengers are still considered missing.