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The New Yorker predicts that the war could enter a phase of massive strikes on cities, similar to the Iran-Iraq conflict. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian oil refineries, while Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities.
The President of Ukraine held meetings with the commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, where they discussed the situation in the Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk and Donetsk directions. The main priorities are air defense and drone production.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs called for increased pressure on Russia after the attack on Kyiv with dozens of ballistic missiles. He demands the unblocking of the 21st EU sanctions package and the acceleration of air defense supplies to Ukraine.
Russian occupiers in Crimea are tightening communication restrictions; in Dzhankoy, network access is possible only 8 hours a day. The civilian population remains without communication for 16 hours, which is used to conceal troop movements.
The US has struck Iran in response to the attack in Jordan, where two American soldiers were killed. The conflict has spread to civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants.
A group of people's deputies appealed to the president demanding the dismissal of General Syrskyi. They also propose introducing regular reporting by the military command to the parliament.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with corps commanders on the situation at the front. They discussed the need for additional 155-mm shells and means for long-range strikes.
Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.
The Ministry of Defense reported that the Reserve+ application will operate in normal mode on July 18-22. Technical works will last 1-2 hours at night, and those liable for military service are advised to download a PDF version of the document.
The lawyer arrived at the TCC in Kharkiv to provide legal assistance, but sustained severe injuries and was assigned disability group III. The perpetrator has not been identified, and the investigation continues after court intervention.
Zelenskyy's decision not to reappoint Fedorov has outraged some military personnel and veterans. They fear the curtailment of technological reforms in the army.
The company GROUND FORCE has started restoration repairs of Hummer, Ford, Detroit Diesel, and Caterpillar engines. Over the past year and a half, specialists have restored and delivered several dozen engines to the military.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that documents prohibiting servicemen from making public speeches do not exist. The latest directive concerned only the security of information about the operational situation.
The Ministry of Defense reports that deferrals from mobilization are extended automatically for 22 categories of citizens. In case of errors in the registers, one should contact the Administrative Services Center (TSNAP).
On the night of July 17, the Defense Forces struck military targets of the Russian Federation. Two tankers, the patrol ship "Svetlyak", an oil terminal, and the "Slavneft-Yanos" refinery were hit.
An electronic military registration document for servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service has appeared in the "Army+" application. The document is generated automatically from the Register of Servicemen.
American marines are inspecting the vessel for compliance with the blockade of Iranian ports. Seven people were wounded in airstrikes in Bandar Abbas.
A group of people's deputies registered a bill that provides for mandatory video cameras and monthly inspections of shelters. It also proposes to ban the privatization of protective structures.
The former first vice-rector of a capital university and the head of a private company are suspected of embezzling almost 8. 7 million hryvnias of budget funds. They artificially inflated the cost of electricity through additional agreements in 2022.
Polish fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea for three days. European leaders warn that Russia is preparing for broader aggression.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky, who began preparing the government program. They discussed the heads of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the fact that the supervisory board of Naftogaz appointed Serhiy Fedorenko as the temporary head of the company.
A blogger demonstrated with facts why Fedorov's report is nothing but PR, far from reality.
In Donetsk region, a heating network engineer recruited by Russians was detained. He adjusted missile, bomb and drone attacks on Sloviansk.
The President of Ukraine reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, emphasizing the need to accelerate the implementation of agreements with partners on defense packages. As a result of the strikes in Odesa, two people were killed and five were injured, including three children.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, problems with harvesting arose due to a shortage of diesel fuel. The reason is the complicated delivery of fuel and restrictions on its sale.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed Major General Yevhen Khmara to temporarily serve as Minister of Defense. Khmara previously headed the Special Operations Center "A" of the SBU and temporarily led the Security Service of Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Ruslan Oliinyk as acting head of the Kyiv Oblast State Administration. The corresponding decree No. 616/2026 has been published.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Timur Tkachenko from the post of head of the Kyiv City Military Administration. The relevant decree No. 615/2026 has been published.
President Zelenskyy stated that the new Minister of Defense must resolve the issues of mobilization and the work of the TCC. He emphasized the need to stop cases of forced detention of people, which are called "busification".
The Prosecutor General reported the detention of two heads of a defense enterprise due to official negligence that caused the death of 7 people after a Russian missile strike. Ammunition was stored in violation of safety regulations near residential buildings.