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.
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.
