Lieutenant General Alexus Grinkevich urged NATO countries to adopt Ukraine's experience in implementing innovations in the defense sector. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between the military and the defense industry for the prompt supply of equipment.
In Kyiv, a prosecutor's employee ran over a woman in a pedestrian zone and fled the scene of the accident. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko took the case under personal control.
On the night of July 20, Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district, injuring a man and causing numerous fires. As a result of the UAV attack, private houses were damaged.
A passenger ship with 87 people on board ran aground near the Karlskrona archipelago in southern Sweden. All passengers were successfully evacuated, the causes of the incident are unknown.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Oleksandr Usyk on once again winning the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion. Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium in London.
The European Union has included two Chinese regional banks, Suifenhe Rural Commercial and Heihe Rural Commercial, in the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. China actively lobbied for the exclusion of the banks, but the EU ignored the threats, leaving open the possibility of exclusion in six months, provided support for the Russian army ceases.
A scheme for illegally transporting men across the border to Hungary has been exposed in Zakarpattia. A 28-year-old resident of Chop sought clients on social media, offering services for 8 thousand dollars.
On July 19, 115 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, including 36 in the Pokrovsk direction and 17 in the Pivnichno-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions. Russian troops launched 4 missile and 44 air strikes, used 1375 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4151 shellings.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that he would vote against the EU budget for 2028–2034, which provides for the allocation of 100 billion euros to support Ukraine. He justifies this by saying that the budget "sends Hungarians' money to Ukraine" and "destroys Hungarian farmers."
On July 19, Russian troops attacked Kherson with drones, as a result of which two local residents were injured. A 59-year-old man was hospitalized with a mine-explosive injury, and a 40-year-old man sustained a contusion and abrasions.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced the preparation of a lawsuit against Russia over the crash of an Azerbaijani Embraer aircraft on December 25, 2024. Azerbaijan demands recognition of guilt, punishment of those responsible, compensation to families, and reimbursement of damages to AZAL.
President Zelenskyy announced agreements with Donald Trump regarding air defense and weapons, which are to be implemented quickly. Ukraine is ready to purchase necessary weapons and export technological Ukrainian weapons, including drones.
On July 19, the Russian army attacked frontline communities of Zaporizhzhia region with artillery and drones. In Huliaipole, outbuildings caught fire, and in Bilenke, a fire broke out covering an area of 2.5 hectares.
Taisiia Onofriichuk won a bronze medal in the individual all-around at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup stage in Milan. She also qualified for all four finals, which will take place on July 20.
During July 18, 177 combat engagements took place at the front, 47 of which were assault actions stopped in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders launched two missile and 71 air strikes, used 3843 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5825 shellings.
On July 18, Russian troops attacked 32 settlements in the Kherson region, as a result of which one person was killed and 12 were injured. Critical and social infrastructure, residential areas, an apartment building, and 9 private houses were damaged.
On the night of July 19, Russian troops carried out the most massive attack on Pavlohrad, using missiles and drones. A fire station, industrial enterprises, and a residential building were damaged.
More than 5,000 Tuvalu citizens have applied for Australian visas due to rising ocean levels. The Australian government has stopped accepting applications for 2026, as the number of applicants exceeded the quota.
On July 18, the Russian army lost 1120 servicemen, 46 artillery systems, and 7 armored combat vehicles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 19.07.25 amount to over a million personnel.
In Kherson, two men, aged 28 and 34, were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack on a private house. They were hospitalized with blast and craniocerebral injuries; one was diagnosed with a shrapnel wound to the shin.
Off the coast of Odesa region, a unit of the Ukrainian Navy destroyed an anti-ship sea mine brought in by waves. The explosive object was eliminated by a controlled detonation.
Russian occupiers launched 510 attacks on 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast over the past day. 358 UAV attacks, 7 MLRS shellings, and 141 artillery strikes were recorded, leading to destruction.
Germany plans to transfer a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, which is currently being produced by Raytheon. The delivery is expected no earlier than in 6-8 months, as the system is still in production.
On July 19, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces scrambled aircraft and put air defense forces on high alert due to Russia's combined attack on Ukraine. These measures are aimed at ensuring the security of territories bordering the threatened areas.
The Kremlin continues to tighten internet censorship, preparing to ban WhatsApp. The replacement will be the Kremlin-controlled MAX platform, despite WhatsApp's popularity among 84 million users.
On July 19, the Australian government announced the transfer of Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a A$245 million aid package. Most of the 49 tanks have already been delivered, with the rest to arrive in the coming months.
The Commander-in-Chief of NATO's European forces, Alexus Hrynkevych, stated that the US and the EU have 18 months to prepare for a possible large-scale military conflict with China and Russia. There is a risk of coordinated aggression, which could lead to a simultaneous attack on Taiwan and NATO countries.
On July 19, thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, mainly in the west and north. Forecasters have declared a Level I danger due to heavy rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls in a number of regions.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha declared Ukraine's full solidarity with the EU, Great Britain, and other partners who have been subjected to Russia's hybrid campaigns. Ukraine is ready to share its experience in countering cyber threats to strengthen collective security.
On July 19, around 4 AM, an air raid alert was declared in Ukraine due to a missile threat, which subsequently spread across the entire country. The Air Force reported missile movement towards Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Cherkasy regions.
