Armed Forces of Ukraine
Over the past day, Ukraine's defense forces eliminated 1,440 Russian military personnel. Also destroyed were 9 tanks, 70 artillery systems, and 453 units of automotive equipment.
Russian military and analysts have begun to complain about the high accuracy of the new American AGM-188A Rusty Dagger cruise missiles. These missiles are likely being used by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
TCC must store video recordings from body cameras for 90 days, their shutdown during mobilization measures is prohibited.
On July 22, Russian occupiers, with the forces of the 8th and 41st armies, as well as the 90th tank division, carried out an assault in the area of responsibility of the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov". The assault was repelled, 7 tanks, 6 armored fighting vehicles, 1 "Grad" multiple rocket launcher, and 1 "Tornado-S" multiple rocket launcher were destroyed.
In Engels, after a night attack, a fire broke out on the territory of a probable military unit. OSINT analysts from ASTRA geolocated the ignition site near a military airfield.
Oleksandr Syrskyi officially handed over the powers of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi. He wished the new leadership wise decisions and Ukraine's progress toward peace.
Mykhailo Drapatyi defined priorities: air defense, drones, and eliminating bureaucracy. He was introduced by acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military regarding the response to Russian terror. A course of action has been determined to protect cities and the maritime corridor.
Spokesperson of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yurii Ihnat stated about the ban on public events in the military due to security. He emphasized the need for civilians to comply with security requirements in wartime conditions.
Commander of the UAV Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi confirmed the destruction of 19 energy nodes on July 23-24. In total, since the start of the operation "Crimean Switch Off," 136 energy targets have been destroyed.
On July 13, Russian troops captured and shot a Ukrainian defender near the village of Yalta. The prosecutor's office launched an investigation into the war crime.
A unit of the Ukrainian Navy Armed Forces successfully passed NEL-2 evaluation according to NATO standards. Ukraine gained the ability to command multinational forces of the Alliance.
Law enforcement officers discovered a video of unlawful actions by unknown individuals on social media. The incident has been registered, and the circumstances are being established.
On the night of July 23, a strike was carried out on a parking lot of fuel tankers in Luhansk. The equipment was unable to depart to supply a Russian brigade on the Donetsk direction.
On the night of July 23, units of the Defense Forces struck a tanker in the Black Sea, a pontoon bridge in Donetsk region, and a concentration of personnel in Horlivka.
President Zelenskyy announced a future personnel reset in the army. He expects proposals from the new Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi.
The Ministry of Defense has authorized the use of the first all-wheel drive electric motorcycle MUL. E in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It has high mine resistance and can serve as a generator for a unit.
President Zelenskyy reported that former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and General Andrii Hnatov will continue to be involved in the army's work. They will pass on their experience to the new leadership and participate in decision-making.
Ukrainian manufacturers are already creating laser systems capable of striking drones. The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that such systems will appear in the coming months.
On July 22, Russian troops lost 1,460 military personnel and 1,688 drones. Total losses from 24.02.22 to 23.07.26 amount to 1,434,690 people.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara stated that he has an agreement with the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi, to be honest. They are working on practical steps to end the war on Ukraine's terms.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees appointing Mykhailo Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ihor Skybyuk became Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Mykhailo Drapatyi announced the start of his duties as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Major General Ihor Skybyuk has been appointed Chief of the General Staff.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi reported hitting 13 targets within the framework of the "MoLoChKa" operation, and not only.
Over the day of July 21, Russian troops lost 1,330 military personnel and 1,610 drones. Total losses since the beginning of the war amount to over 1.4 million people.
Former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov congratulated Mykhailo Drapatyi on his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, calling it new air and hope. He also thanked former Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi for the defense of Kyiv region and the Kharkiv operation.
Newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi expressed gratitude to the President and the Minister of Defense. He promised to work responsibly and with respect for the defenders of the state.
President Zelenskyy offered Mykhailo Fedorov a position that will unite the technological component of the state. People's Deputy Zheleznyak suggests that this could be a Deputy Prime Minister for military tech or an Advisor to the President.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the appointment of Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Mykhailo Fedorov. Details of the meeting are currently unknown.