War in Ukraine
In Ukraine, nearly 400 criminal proceedings are being investigated over the supply of food to State Penitentiary Service institutions worth over UAH 100 million with forged documents. In Zakarpattia, officials illegally appropriated nearly a ton of meat and fish products.
The head of state stated that Ukrainian drones are striking oil refineries and infrastructure of the Russian Federation. He emphasized that there are no coordinates unattainable for Ukrainian justice.
As a result of the morning attacks by the Russian Federation on Odesa and Sumy, six people were killed, and the number of injured has risen to 23. Among the wounded is a 16-year-old boy; three people are undergoing surgery.
The holiday was established by Zelenskyy's decree in 2021, celebrated on the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine. The date was moved to July 15 after the OCU and UGCC switched to the new calendar.
The Ukrainian energy system has become more resilient, but Russia is increasing production of ballistic missiles. Experts predict a change in strike tactics and larger-scale attacks.
EU countries agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2028. Protection will be granted only to those who fulfill military obligations in Ukraine.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi showed a video of striking 20 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Black Sea.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia is awaiting consideration in the U. S. Senate. The adoption of the document will increase pressure on the Russian economy and contribute to peace in Ukraine.
Fighters of the 427th separate brigade of unmanned systems "Rarog" struck a Russian Mi-28 helicopter in the area of the settlement of Vyazovoye, Belgorod region. Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi confirmed this information.
Russian troops launched six strikes with guided aerial bombs on Sumy in the morning. One of the KABs hit near medical facilities where civilians were present, killing three people and wounding seven.
As a result of hostilities, some consumers in four regions are without power. Due to bad weather, over 50 settlements in seven regions have been blacked out.
Russian FPV and Molniya drones attacked gas stations in the Zarichny and Kovpakivsky districts of Sumy. A 63-year-old minibus driver was injured, and a fire broke out at one of the gas stations.
In the morning, Russians attacked the port infrastructure of the Mykolaiv district with Shahed-type UAVs, wounding a 61-year-old man. In Ochakiv, nine people were injured by an MLRS strike, and a hospital and houses were damaged.
Over the past day, 253 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched one missile and 79 airstrikes, dropping 250 guided aerial bombs.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv for her 11th visit. She will announce new initiatives for the integration of the defense industry.
In the Pryluky district, as a result of the fall of enemy drones, a man born in 1989 died. Also, due to the Russian attack, a fire broke out on the territory of the enterprise.
On the night of July 15, Russia launched 2 missiles and 122 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 101 UAVs, hits by missiles and 18 drones were recorded.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert Brovdi, reported the "hunting" of 20 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea. Among the hunted targets were 17 oil tankers, 2 gas carriers, and 1 tugboat.
Russian troops attacked a gas station in the Malyn community in the morning. Two people were injured, they are receiving assistance at the hospital.
As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa, three people died. Three more wounded were hospitalized, residential buildings were damaged.
The Russian regime is obstructing citizens from leaving the country ahead of a possible mobilization in the fall. This was reported by the head of the CPD, Andriy Kovalenko.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported Russian losses for the day of July 14: 1,470 people eliminated, 2,003 UAVs destroyed. Total losses from 02/24/22 to 07/15/26 amount to over 1.4 million people.
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that provides for sanctions against high-ranking officials of the Russian Federation and high tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. The document aims to increase pressure on Russia's energy sector.
Hungary's Defense Minister Romulus Rusin-Szendi stated the need to distance from Russia. The new government apologized to Finland for blocking its NATO accession.
5 European missile manufacturers have signed a letter of intent to establish the Bliksem EXO consortium. The goal is to develop an exoatmospheric interceptor missile to destroy medium-range ballistic missiles in space.
Russian military hastily erects hangars and barracks on deforested areas. This is the Kremlin's reaction to Finland's accession to NATO.
On the night of July 15, Russian troops attacked Izium with KABs and "Shaheds". Civilian objects and private houses were damaged, there are preliminary casualties.
As a result of the enemy attack on Sumy, the number of wounded has risen to seven. Two victims are in serious condition, an 11-year-old boy suffered an acute stress reaction.
Serhii Beskrestnov stated that the missile reaches Kyiv in 2-4 minutes. He explained that failures in the satellite surveillance system lead to a delay in the alert signal.
On Tuesday, Russians attacked a vehicle of rescue officers of the Kramatorsk community with an FPV drone. The official car caught fire; the fire was extinguished.