Armed Forces of Ukraine
A border guard from Kharkiv has been notified of suspicion for selling cars that charitable foundations imported into Ukraine for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He was detained while selling three cars for $13.5 thousand, and an arsenal of weapons was found at his home.
Heads of TCCs will be able to independently decide on the location of units, taking into account current threats. Digitalization will ensure uninterrupted operation of TCCs even if buildings are destroyed.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has completed the pre-trial investigation regarding the head of the sector of the Department for Protection of National Statehood of the SBU and two accomplices. They were exposed for extorting $300,000 for destroying case materials and not prosecuting.
The General Staff confirmed the successful destruction of the Russian S-300P SAM system and Nebo-M radar complex in Belgorod Oblast on July 20. This significantly weakened Russian air defense and its ability to cover troops.
The operation of Mi-8 helicopters is complicated by the unresolved issue of technical documentation. This creates risks for major repairs and further operation, which can lead to a decrease in combat effectiveness.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting on contracting drones, including interceptors, and announced that government officials would make decisions. The stated volumes of drone supplies are expected to strengthen the defense of positions at the front and normal life.
In Ukraine, up to 30,000 people are mobilized monthly according to the plans of the General Staff and the Command of the Armed Forces. MP Fedir Venislavsky noted that recruitment is significantly increasing, exceeding 10% of the total number of citizens entering military service.
Brigadier General Hennadiy Shapovalov, the newly appointed commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, outlined key tasks, including troop generation and the implementation of modern training methods. He emphasized the importance of forming, training, and manning combat units, as well as developing all components of the Ground Forces.
MHP company is implementing the "MHP Poruch" program to support military personnel, veterans, and their families, which includes individual support, medical, psychological, and legal assistance. The "Veterans' Initiatives" study highlighted this program as an example of systemic support and the formation of a new corporate culture.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavskyi confirmed the possibility of TCRs operating in a mobile-relocatable format, seeing no legislative obstacles. This decision can be adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers or the Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, taking into account Russian strikes and the digitalization of processes.
MP Fedir Venislavsky stated that there will be no forced mobilization of persons aged 60+, as they are removed from military registration. The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill allowing voluntary signing of military service contracts for this category of citizens.
Volodymyr Reznikov, former deputy head of the State Automobile Inspectorate of Ukraine, accused of illegal arms trafficking, managed to get his pension recalculated with surcharges for "especially important tasks" through court. The court decision came into force, as the Pension Fund missed the appeal deadline.
In Odesa, a doctor ended up in intensive care after a conflict with military personnel from the TCC. An official investigation has been launched into this incident, and the TCC urges to refrain from spreading unverified versions.
President Zelenskyy outlined three key priorities for Ukrainian diplomats: providing weapons, rebuilding Ukraine, and holding Russia accountable. These areas were discussed in Zaporizhzhia with the participation of 80 heads of diplomatic missions.
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted the Russian fake about alleged mobilization posters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the symbols of the SS "Galicia" division. This poster has no relation to official structures or mobilization campaigns.
Over the past day, July 19, 154 combat engagements took place. The Defense Forces hit seven concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment, a UAV control point, and an occupiers' artillery system.
Over the past day, July 19, the Defense Forces eliminated 1040 Russian invaders, bringing the enemy's total losses to 1,041,990 people. Also destroyed were 3 tanks, 9 armored combat vehicles, and 52 artillery systems.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the new personal composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. The changes occurred after personnel reshuffles in the government.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine confirmed that most of the 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks provided by Australia are already in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The remaining equipment will arrive in the coming months.
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.
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.
On July 18, military unit 7433 caught fire in Rostov-on-Don, at the intersection of Sokolov Avenue and Chervonoarmiyska Street. Firefighters are extinguishing the blaze; there is no information about casualties.
In Mykolaiv region, an entrepreneur was served with a notice of suspicion for unauthorized occupation of over 1000 hectares of land designated for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He sowed them with winter crops, causing damage to the military amounting to 95.5 million hryvnias.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 78 combat engagements at the front as of 4:00 PM on July 18. The highest activity is observed in the Pokrovsk, Pivnichno-Slobozhansky, and Kursk directions, where up to two-thirds of the battles took place.
Former deputy head of the State Automobile Inspectorate of Ukraine, Volodymyr Reznikov, who is involved in a case concerning illegal ammunition trafficking, has mobilized to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia confirmed the death of Leonid Bashkardin, deputy commander of the 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade, who died on July 2 along with Deputy Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Hudkov and the new brigade commander Serhiy Ilyin. According to Russian sources, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a missile attack on the command post of the 155th Brigade in the village of Korenevo on July 2.
Former Deputy Head of the State Automobile Inspectorate of Ukraine Volodymyr Reznikov, accused of trafficking ammunition, avoided trial due to mobilization. The Ground Forces Command does not confirm the fact of his service, although the criminal proceedings were suspended precisely because of this.
At the Armed Forces training ground, a cadet fired shots at instructors, as a result of which two servicemen died. The Military Law Enforcement Service and the National Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy; the suspect has been detained.
Russian occupiers did not achieve the planned breakthrough in the East and Sumy region; the line of combat engagement has been stabilized. Claims of a "front collapse" are questionable, despite difficult battles and the enemy's advance in certain settlements.
Former Deputy Head of the State Automobile Inspectorate Volodymyr Reznikov, accused of illegal sale of ammunition, mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which stopped the consideration of his case. Reznikov is known for persecuting activists during the Revolution of Dignity.