Vadim Khlyudzinsky
The Supervisory Board of "Ukroboronprom" has appointed Herman Smetanin as acting Director General of the concern. This decision was made due to Oleg Hulyak's transfer to another position in the state defense industry.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends its citizens to immediately leave Russia due to the war in Ukraine and Russia's recognition of Poland as an unfriendly state. The possibilities of providing assistance to Polish citizens are becoming limited, and individuals with dual citizenship may be subject to mobilization.
On July 22, 131 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy launched 51 air strikes and used 1218 kamikaze drones. On the Pokrovsk direction, 131 occupiers were eliminated and a significant amount of enemy equipment was destroyed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed law No. 12414, which regulates the activities of NABU and SAPO. The document grants the Prosecutor General the right to give instructions to pre-trial investigation bodies, including NABU and SAPO, as well as access to their materials.
Pope Leo XIV will hold an audience with Metropolitan Antony of Volokolamsk on July 26. The meeting aims to resume dialogue after tensions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Late in the evening on July 21, Russians struck Sumy with guided aerial bombs. As a result of the attack, 5 apartment buildings, 18 cars, and a shopping center were damaged, and 12 people sought medical assistance.
Russian occupiers have approved a list of enterprises in Luhansk region for "privatization," including state mines and abandoned facilities. The Center of National Resistance considers this looting, as all "ownership documents" are legally null and void.
The Pentagon is withdrawing 700 Marines from Los Angeles, who were deployed last month amid protests against increased immigration control. Defense Secretary Pete Hagseth ordered the redeployment of troops after stability returned to the city.
On the night of July 22, Odesa was attacked by ударних drones, which caused a fire in a parking lot, damaged cars, shattered windows, and destroyed a store. One person was injured, and 62 rescuers and 17 units of State Emergency Service equipment worked at the scene.
On Tuesday, July 22, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in most of Ukraine, except for the southeast. The air temperature will be 27-32°, in the west 22-27°, in Kyiv 28-30°.
The German government is considering involving women and pensioners in truck driving to ensure the delivery of equipment and provisions to the front in the event of a war with Russia. This is due to a shortage of about 100,000 truck drivers and the potential loss of up to 300,000 Eastern European drivers in the event of a conflict.
The White House excluded the Wall Street Journal from the press pool, depriving the publication of the opportunity to accompany President Trump to Scotland. White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt stated that this decision was related to the publication's "false and defamatory behavior."
British boxer Daniel Dubois was late to Wembley Stadium for the fight with Oleksandr Usyk due to a party organized by his father at the family home. This led to "chaotic scenes" at the arena entrance, as accredited cars were used to transport guests.
Iran has expressed readiness for indirect talks with the US regarding a new nuclear deal. Tehran expects the lifting of American sanctions in exchange for dialogue.
On the night of July 22, the enemy attacked Odesa region with attack UAVs, some of the drones flew towards the regional center. As a result of the attack, windows were blown out in multi-story buildings, cars burned, and a fire was recorded in an administrative building.
Fighters of the Joint Forces Operation "Kharkiv" showed footage of the destruction of Russian occupiers and their equipment. Border guards eliminated an occupier with a mortar crew, and the "Sarmat" group burned a UAZ with an FPV drone.
Law enforcement officers detained two Kyiv residents, aged 23 and 33, who, for a monetary reward, set fire to the homes of military families in several regions of Ukraine. The perpetrators received instructions through mobile applications and managed to commit crimes in the capital, Chernihiv region, Kirovohrad region, and Poltava region.
The Netherlands intends to make a substantial contribution to the US initiative to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems. This was confirmed by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa on the night of July 22, civilian infrastructure was damaged, buildings and cars are on fire. Information regarding the injured is being clarified, relevant services are working.
Russians are forcibly taking away equipment from people for watching Ukrainian television, having seized over 1000 sets last week. Instead, the population is being forced to accept the "Russian world" through free satellite receivers.
In Odesa, explosions were heard on the night of July 22, Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov and head of the Odesa Oblast Military Administration Oleh Kiper reported on the danger. The Air Force warned of a group of attack UAVs in the Black Sea waters near the city.
ISW analysts believe that only significant military failures will force Putin to reconsider Russia's ability to defeat Ukraine. The Kremlin is delaying peace talks to continue the offensive and gain concessions.
A delegation from France and Ukraine visited the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, inspecting the New Safe Confinement and a facility damaged by a UAV attack. The parties discussed cooperation in nuclear safety and radioactive waste management.
As a result of the Russian strike on Sumy, 5 multi-story buildings, a shopping center, and 18 cars were damaged. Two residents were hospitalized; among the 12 injured, there is a child.
On the evening of July 21, the Millerovo military airfield in Russia's Rostov Oblast was attacked by UAVs. Flashes and a fire were recorded, and 12 drones were allegedly shot down by air defense.
Over the past day, July 21, 139 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched one massive missile strike, forty-five air strikes, and used 1251 kamikaze drones.
Great Britain announced new sanctions against Russia, aimed at limiting revenues from the transportation and sale of oil. The sanctions list includes 135 oil tankers of the "shadow fleet" and two companies associated with them.
Ukraine has developed fiber-optic controlled drones capable of hitting targets at a distance of over 40 km. These drones are effective even in conditions of severe electronic warfare, as the signal is transmitted via cable.
On July 21, around 10:30 PM, Russians launched a strike on the Kovpakivskyi district of the Sumy community. As a result of the attack, multi-story buildings and non-residential premises were damaged, and three people were injured.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko revealed details of the National Security and Defense Council's decision on a moratorium on business inspections, emphasizing targeted control and digitalization. The prosecutor's office has already closed 30% of cases against entrepreneurs, and new proceedings will only be approved by the Prosecutor General or heads of regional prosecutor's offices.