Vadim Khlyudzinsky
In Kyiv on July 21, temporary road traffic restrictions will be introduced in the central part of the city. This is due to security measures involving foreign delegations.
On July 20, Russian troops lost 1170 soldiers and 54 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 21.07.25 amount to over a million liquidated personnel.
The United States of America will not extend the pause for the introduction of duties, and new tariffs will come into force on August 1. US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick stated that the Trump administration will conclude trade agreements by this date.
The civic initiative "A Gift for Putin" has raised 60 million Czech crowns (2. 4 million euros) for the purchase of six D-30 howitzers for the Ukrainian army. Each howitzer will be named after World War II heroes, and the initiative continues to raise funds, demonstrating growing donations.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on July 21, one person died and another was injured. Fires were recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi, Dniprovskyi, Darnytskyi, and Sviatoshynskyi districts, and the entrance to the Lukianivska metro station and a kindergarten were damaged.
On July 21, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains and thunderstorms in places, except for the southern and southeastern parts. Daytime air temperature will be 23-28°, in Zakarpattia, the south and east up to 29-34°.
Ivano-Frankivsk was hit by a combined missile and Shahed drone attack on the night of July 21. Infrastructure damage and casualties were recorded in three villages of the community.
July 21 marks International Junk Food Day, allowing a break from healthy eating. Also today is "Hug Your Kids" Day, emphasizing the importance of hugs for a child's development.
Train movement on the Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska line of the Kyiv metro has been temporarily organized from "Akademmistechko" station to "Vokzalna" station due to technical reasons. "Lukianivska" station is closed to passengers due to damage to the ground part as a result of shelling.
Western investments in the development and production of interceptor drones in Ukraine are critically important for countering Russian strike attacks. Russia has significantly increased the number of strike drones, launching up to 728 units per night, and could reach 2,000 by November 2025.
A forest fire was burning near temporarily occupied Enerhodar, posing a threat to the Zaporizhzhia NPP. The occupiers were unable to quickly extinguish the blaze due to a shortage of personnel.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on July 21, one person was killed, and another man was hospitalized with multiple injuries. The entrance to Lukyanivska metro station was damaged, a fire was recorded on the roof of a residential building, and a fire broke out in a kindergarten.
On the stage of the Royal Opera House in London, an actor unfurled the Palestinian Authority flag during the final curtain call of the opera "Il Trovatore," leading to a scuffle. This unauthorized action prompted a statement from the opera company regarding its inappropriateness.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on July 21, fires and destruction were recorded in the Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts. Public channels report a fire at the Lukianivska metro station.
Drones attacked the Kamennolomi railway station in Russia's Rostov region, causing a fire. UAV activity is also reported in Moscow Oblast and air defense operations in temporarily occupied Snizhne.
On the night of July 21, Kyiv was subjected to a massive enemy air attack, with about 50 enemy UAVs recorded attempting to surround the capital. The Air Force reported a missile threat throughout the country due to the takeoff of a MiG-31K.
The Institute for the Study of War concluded that Russia is not interested in good-faith negotiations with Ukraine, focusing on continuing the war. Statements by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirm that Russia seeks to achieve its "unchanging" goals, including the "denazification" and "demilitarization" of Ukraine.
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.