As a result of the night attack on Kharkiv on July 21, 11 hits were recorded, damaging a residential complex, a road, tram tracks, and electrical wires. A fire broke out at a civilian enterprise, with no casualties.
In Kehychivka, Kharkiv region, a 20-year-old man attacked a police officer who was transferring a wanted draft dodger to the TCC. The assailant has been detained and faces up to five years in prison.
On the night of July 21, Kharkiv was subjected to a massive attack by enemy strike drones; four explosions were recorded in the Kyiv district. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported a large fire, and the head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, confirmed strikes by Shahed-type UAVs.
On July 20, a road accident occurred in the village of Rudno on the "Western bypass of Lviv" highway. A 21-year-old BMW driver drove into the oncoming lane and collided with a Renault Trafic, as a result of which both drivers and five passengers of the Renault Trafic were injured.
On the night of July 21, explosions were heard in Kyiv and on the outskirts of Irpin. The Air Force announced a missile threat due to the takeoff of a MiG-31K and a massive attack by enemy UAVs.
Discontent is growing in the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his actions, including strikes on Syria and the shelling of a church in Gaza. American officials believe his behavior could undermine Trump's efforts and is too destructive.
According to monitoring resources, Russia has deployed a submarine from Novorossiysk to the Black Sea, capable of carrying up to 6 Kalibr missiles. Also, the takeoff of Tu-95s from the Olenya airfield and over 110 enemy UAVs in the airspace of Ukraine have been recorded.
The Russian state-owned company Rosneft called the European Union's sanctions against the Indian oil refinery Nayara Energy "unjustified and illegal. " The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also disagrees with unilateral EU sanctions against Indian companies.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister François Bayrou have become the most unpopular executive pair in the country's history. Macron's approval rating stands at 19%, and Bayrou's at 18%.
On July 20, 122 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 2 missile and 53 air strikes, and used 1427 kamikaze drones. In the Pokrovsk direction, 209 occupiers were neutralized and a significant amount of equipment was destroyed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will open a conference of Ukrainian ambassadors on July 21. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that together with the ambassadors, he witnessed the consequences of Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia.
Donald Trump marked the half-year point of his second term, stating that the USA is "the coolest" and "most respected country in the world. " He emphasized significant achievements, including ending wars, and called this period one of the most significant for any president.
Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk stated that Russia has not built a single aircraft carrier, and the only one it has, the "Admiral Kuznetsov," was stolen from Ukraine. The ship became a burden for Russia due to the lack of technology to maintain and repair it.
The passenger ferry KM Barcelona 5 caught fire off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, en route to Manado. At least five people died, and over 280 were rescued.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that Russia demonstrates an intention to start a conflict with Azerbaijan. He noted that Moscow's influence in the region has weakened, and Azerbaijan has left its orbit.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala urged his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico not to obstruct the adoption of the 18th package of anti-Russian EU sanctions. Fiala emphasized the importance of joint actions against Russia and warned of Slovakia's possible isolation.
US Deputy Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby wrote a memo in early June outlining how Ukraine's requests for American weapons could deplete Pentagon arsenals. This became one of the key factors influencing the White House's decision.
A 77-year-old woman was injured as a result of an enemy attack on the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region. The occupiers launched 490 strikes on 10 settlements in the region, including airstrikes, UAV attacks, MLRS shelling, and artillery strikes.
US President Donald Trump will announce a new plan to arm Ukraine, which will include offensive weapons. The plan is expected to include long-range missiles capable of reaching targets in Russia, including Moscow.
On Monday, July 14, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. Short-term rains, thunderstorms, in places hail and squalls will pass in the west, while the rest of the territory will be without precipitation.
On July 13, Russian troops lost 1,130 soldiers and 51 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.07.25 are estimated to be over a million personnel and 30 thousand artillery systems.
According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, a preliminary enemy drone struck the roadway in the Nemyshlianskyi district of the city. There is currently no information about casualties.
Donald Trump will make a two-day state visit to Great Britain in September. He will be the first leader to be received by the British monarch on a state visit for the second time.
Vladimir Putin stated that geopolitical interests, not ideology, are the basis of contradictions between Russia and the West. He noted that the West ignored Moscow's proposals - including those concerning strategic weapons.
EU ambassadors have practically agreed on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, including a 15% reduction in the price cap for Russian oil. A final agreement is expected before the meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels.
Donald Trump announced his intention to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, the cost of which will be reimbursed by the European Union. The US President is increasingly disillusioned with Putin, as the Russian dictator resists Trump's attempts to negotiate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the possible introduction of 30% tariffs by the US would "hit German exports in the heart. " Germany is considering counter-tariffs and coordinating actions with EU leaders to prevent this.
On the night of July 14, Russian troops attacked Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region with attack drones, damaging an industrial enterprise. There are no casualties, services are working on site.
In Lexington, Kentucky, two women died as a result of a shooting at a Baptist church. The attacker, who had previously wounded a police officer and stolen a car, was shot dead by three officers.
Russian aviation struck a grain field near the village of Shevchenkove, Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region. As a result of a guided aerial bomb hit, 60 hectares of wheat caught fire; there were no casualties or injuries.