War in Ukraine
Russian troops used guided aerial bombs for the first time since the start of the invasion to attack Pavlohrad. The head of the regional council urged residents not to ignore the alerts.
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.
GUR reports that the population of occupied Donbas has decreased by almost a third over ten years. Russia is purposefully changing the ethnic composition of the territories by resettling Russians.
On the night of July 20, Russian troops attacked Kramatorsk, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and four wounded. Twelve apartment buildings were damaged.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi made a working trip to the Kostiantynivka direction. He reported that in Kostiantynivka the Defense Forces are conducting counter-sabotage measures, and the enemy suffered losses of 21 personnel killed per day.
In July 2026, Russia used up to two-thirds of the annual production of Zircon missiles and launched 107 ballistic missiles. At the same time, the number of drones launched decreased from 5,749 in June to 2,955 in July.
Russian troops struck Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Two people died, eight were injured, among the victims is a one-year-old girl.
In the Bucha district, as a result of a Russian attack, two warehouse buildings caught fire over an area of 100,000 square meters. More than 200 rescuers and 70 units of equipment extinguished the fire for over a day.
President Zelenskyy confirmed the operation of "long-range sanctions" against logistics facilities and an oil depot in the Moscow region. Also in the Black Sea, two tankers and four dry cargo ships were hit.
Commander of the SBS Robert Brovdi reported on night strikes against seven vessels, seven electrical substations, and six air defense elements. The total tally of operations from July 1 to 20 is 183 vessels, 103 power units, and 25 air defense units.
Brent oil prices increased by 3. 14% to $90.87 per barrel due to the escalation of military actions between the US and Iran. The conflict has restricted oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, causing the largest weekly increase since April.
The Ukrainian defense industry has created innovations based on flexibility and rapid adaptation to the challenges of war, changing the balance of power against a numerically superior army.
Russia attacked a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau near Odesa. 10 people died, including a Ukrainian pilot.
Over the past day, 235 combat engagements occurred on the front line. The most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Lyman directions.
At least three US servicemen have died after the resumption of hostilities. The US is planning larger-scale retaliatory attacks but faces a shortage of resources.
The enemy attacked three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones more than 10 times. In Pavlohrad, a market and a logistics company warehouse were damaged.
In the morning, the enemy attacked Mykolaiv with strike UAVs, damaging two gas station buildings and the windows of a high-rise building. There were no casualties.
On the night of July 20, russia launched two missiles and 94 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 81 UAVs, one missile did not reach its target.
Rescuers extinguished fires at enterprises in Koriukivka and Chernihiv districts after a Russian drone attack. There are no dead or injured.
The partisan movement "ATESH" conducted reconnaissance of the "Rosneft" oil depot in the Smolensk region, establishing supply schedules and the location of military personnel. The collected information was handed over to the Ukrainian military.
Russian troops launched a missile strike on Odesa on the morning of July 20. City infrastructure was damaged, services are working on site.
In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers extricated the body of an 11-year-old girl from the rubble. In total, three people became victims of the Russian shelling, and 41 people were injured.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,600 soldiers, two tanks, and 82 artillery systems. Also, 1,769 drones and 18 cruise missiles were destroyed.
Russian authorities reported a massive drone attack on Moscow and the region, allegedly shooting down 58 drones. According to Telegram channels, UAVs struck the Wildberries logistics complex in the Moscow region.
Satellite images from Planet Labs dated July 19 show a likely destroyed Tu-95 bomber at the Engels-2 airbase. Analysts at AviVector recorded catastrophic damage to the tail section of the aircraft.
Romania's Defense Minister stated that the country has not held negotiations on localizing the production of PAC-3 missiles. Romania supports strengthening Ukrainian air defense within the framework of the "Coalition of the Willing".
As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, 42 people were injured, two died. Rescuers are clearing the rubble of a destroyed multi-story building.
As a result of the Russian attack on a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, 6 sailors were killed, 4 are missing. 8 crew members have been rescued, the search and rescue operation is ongoing.
Over the past day, 183 combat engagements occurred. The enemy carried out three missile strikes, used 150 guided aerial bombs and 6,351 kamikaze drones.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia deliberately attacks civilian vessels. A Ukrainian pilot and four crew members were killed, eight were evacuated.