War in Ukraine
During the day, 186 combat engagements took place. The enemy carried out 56 airstrikes, dropped 167 guided aerial bombs, and launched 6,595 kamikaze drones.
The Russians struck the residential sector of Sumy with a jet-powered UAV, damaging a multi-story building. At least two people were injured and are receiving assistance.
Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck three tankers in the Black Sea and a railway bridge across the Kalmius River. Also six enemy air defense and radar reconnaissance assets were hit.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that it was a surprise for him to learn about the conflict with former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. He described their relationship as working and called not to politicize the war.
The Ministry of Education assesses the damage from the missile strike on the "Convi" printing house, where almost 250,000 books were destroyed. The department plans to reprint the necessary educational literature for schools.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. The parties agreed on further cooperation, in particular within the framework of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition.
Due to the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran, the price of Brent crude oil has risen to $91 per barrel. In Ukraine, fuel could become more expensive by several hryvnias per liter within one to two weeks.
Law enforcement officers detained the suspects in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions. They registered Starlink terminals for a fee, which were then used by the occupiers.
Presidential Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk stated that discussions around sanctions do not indicate a split in the EU. He expects the adoption of the 21st sanctions package this week and the start of work on the 22nd.
Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister of Britain, expressed unwavering support for Ukraine in a conversation with President Zelenskyy. He assured that he will be 100% with Ukraine, just like the previous prime minister.
President Zelenskyy held meetings with commanders Prokopenko, Obolensky, and Apostol. They discussed prisoner exchanges and the widespread use of drones.
July 21 has been declared a day of mourning in Odesa due to the enemy attack on July 20. Flags with mourning ribbons will be lowered on buildings.
Russian troops attacked a civilian enterprise in Odesa region. As a result of the shelling, three people were killed, and four others were injured.
The US Senate has introduced an updated version of a bill on sanctions against Russia, which provides for tariffs of up to 100% instead of 500%. The document is supported by about 60 senators and allows President Trump to temporarily suspend sanctions.
Dmytro Lytvyn stated that today one should not expect the appointment of a new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He urged caution regarding information from anonymous Telegram channels.
New Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held his first conversation with the head of the European Commission, discussing reforms and European integration. He also raised the issues of sanctions, air defense, and financial aid.
The President of Ukraine met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, thanking him for prayers and support. They discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war and return abducted children.
Prosecutors uncovered a scheme of illegal accrual of "combat" payments totaling over UAH 2. 35 million in a military unit. The heads of the medical service entered false information about the subordinate's participation in hostilities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held meetings with senior military officers Andriy Biletsky, Volodymyr Horbatiuk and Mykhailo Drapatyi. They discussed the strategy for the defense of Ukraine and interaction with partners.
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.
Russian guided aerial bombs struck Zaporizhzhia, destroying residential and non-residential buildings. Later, the enemy attacked a food industry enterprise, leaving four people injured.
Russian troops struck a residential high-rise building in Pavlohrad with a UMPB in the morning. Two people were killed, 15 were injured.
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.
Today, July 20, Russian troops struck Ochakiv with drones. As a result of the attack, a 48-year-old woman was injured and hospitalized.
The head of the European Commission held a conversation with the new Prime Minister of Ukraine, discussing reforms for EU accession and defense equipment. Also discussed were preparations for winter and energy infrastructure.
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment, a 19-year-old to 15 years in prison for a terrorist attack near a military enlistment office. The explosion was carried out on the orders of Russian special services, a courier was killed, seven were injured.
Enemy missiles hit residential infrastructure in Odesa region. Two women and a girl aged 1 year 10 months were injured, one woman was hospitalized.
ECHR issued a decision in the case Bazhenov and Others v. Russia and Ukraine, confirming that the decisions of the occupation authorities of the Russian Federation to deprive Ukrainian citizens of property rights to land plots in Crimea have no legal consequences.
SBU special forces struck the FSB coordination center in a boarding house in occupied Kherson region. As a result of the attack by 13 drones, a large-scale fire broke out.
The business climate indicator in Russia fell to minus 3. 6 points in June, indicating a predominance of negative expectations among businesses. At the same time, companies' inflation expectations and the number of bankruptcies are growing.