Mobilization
Russian authorities are massively denying students admission to 10th grade, directing them to colleges for the needs of the military industry. In 2025, 62% of graduates went to technical schools, which also limits their deferment from the army.
The President signed laws No. 15401 and No. 15402 on extending martial law and general mobilization for 90 days. The validity period has been extended from August 2 to October 31, 2026.
A lawyer and a college director in Transcarpathia organized fictitious employment of a conscript for $25,000 to obtain a deferment. The accused face punishment for receiving undue benefits.
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.
The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted a law allowing citizens with criminal records to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. ISW analysts believe that the Kremlin is preparing to announce mobilization and possible civil unrest.
Oleksii Stalker stated that those who do not serve talk the most about army reform. He named Shabunin, Mokryk, and Nikolov as examples of fictitiously discharged or reserved individuals.
According to the publication, Putin wants to keep the captured areas of Sumy and Kharkiv regions under his control. At the same time, the Kremlin has strengthened its position due to the escalation of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
President Zelenskyy announced the appointment of Major General Ihor Skybyuk as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The further service of Oleksandr Syrskyi and Andrii Hnatov has also been determined.
The SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack by detaining a Russian agent who was planting explosives under a military vehicle. According to the SBU, the recruited deserter also registered Starlink terminals for the enemy.
Oleksandr Syrskyi is leaving the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is handing over an army that has gone on the offensive and liberated 700 square kilometers of territory.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russian administrations hold meetings between children and military personnel, presenting them as heroes. The goal is to form a positive attitude towards the Russian army and prepare young people for service.
How the new algorithm for returning from AWOL works through the Army+ app. Step-by-step instructions for reinstatement in the 1st Corps of the NGU "Azov".
Three men in Dnipro attacked a volunteer, beat him and stole $11,000 collected for a vehicle for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspects have been notified of suspicion of robbery and extortion.
In Ukraine, an organized group was exposed that fictitiously employed conscripts as teachers of a private institution. Over two years, about 200 people received deferments, eight participants were detained. Law enforcement officers exposed a group that had been fictitiously registering conscripts as teachers for more than two years. Eight people were detained, 30 searches were conducted.
These statements also increase their poll numbers. At the same time, Putin's regime political technologists are looking for ways to monopolize this rhetoric.
President Zelenskyy held meetings with commanders Prokopenko, Obolensky, and Apostol. They discussed prisoner exchanges and the widespread use of drones.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the Kremlin may consider the Baltic countries and Poland as the next target for escalation. Experts consider Estonia the most vulnerable due to military resources and geography.
Due to failures in the war against Ukraine, the Kremlin may resort to new escalation. According to the minister, the Baltic region and Poland are the nearest targets.
Volunteer and public activist Maria Berlinska stated that citizens can protest, but cannot choose the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with cardboard signs. She warned against criticism of the military command, which plays into Russia's hands.
Botswana's Ministry of International Relations stated that more and more citizens are being forced to fight on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine. The ministry receives calls from citizens who are on the front line and report dangerous conditions.
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 is considering dismissing the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, following protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov. The protests have escalated into a campaign against Syrskyi.
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.
Russia plans to mobilize 500,000 people in the fall. Some of them will be thrown into battle within two weeks, while others will be trained for a month for a new front.
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.
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).
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.
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.