War in Ukraine
An FSB agent, former head of the investigative department of the militia, was detained in Sumy region. He transmitted data for strikes on Ukrainian troops.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the control of rotations, where 72% were carried out in accordance with the order. At the same time, about two dozen soldiers remain on the front line without rotation for more than 200 days.
The Japanese government stated the need for more effective countermeasures against foreign intelligence after the NYT publication about Russia using the country as a "spy den". According to the publication, 90% of Russian missiles and drones contain Japanese components.
President Zelenskyy reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, during which 135 drones and 10 missiles, including ballistic ones, were launched. He emphasized the need for the adoption of the 21st EU sanctions package and agreements on European anti-ballistic defense.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army loses over 400 soldiers for capturing 1 square kilometer in the Donetsk region. He emphasized active defense and striking Russian targets at a distance of up to 2,000 km.
Ukrainians with temporary protection in Poland must update their data in the PESEL UKR register by August 31, 2026. To do this, they need to personally visit the commune office with a valid foreign passport.
At night, the north of Zhytomyr region was hit by the russian federation. Infrastructure facilities and a private building were damaged, no casualties.
On the night of July 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 ballistic missiles, 2 guided missiles and 135 drones. Air defense forces shot down 5 ballistic missiles, all guided missiles and 108 drones.
The European Council has adopted sanctions against 15 individuals and one organization responsible for human rights violations against Ukrainian prisoners of war. Among those listed are individuals involved in torture in Olenivka and the pre-trial detention center in Taganrog.
A Russian drone attacked a locomotive of a freight train in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The locomotive was damaged and the contact network was de-energized; casualties were avoided thanks to evacuation.
Over the past day, 244 combat engagements took place on the front, of which 37 were in the Pokrovsk direction and 25 in the Sloviansk direction. The enemy carried out 77 airstrikes using 249 guided aerial bombs.
The Russian authorities in Crimea are removing power transformers from the canal's pumping stations to restore damaged energy facilities. "ATESH" reports a shortage of equipment due to sanctions.
In the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region, a Russian drone hit a residential building. Two women were hospitalized after the fire.
In Kyiv, a Russian attack set fire to a warehouse and cars, damaging a boarding school. There are no dead or injured.
A 48-year-old woman wounded during the Russian strike on Sumy on July 11 died in the hospital. The death toll has risen to six, with 44 people injured.
Drones attacked the oil refinery Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat in Bashkortostan, 1,400 km from the border of Ukraine. Thick black smoke is rising over the facility.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,120 military personnel and 46 artillery systems. Total Russian losses since February 24, 2022 amount to over 1.42 million people.
The Russians released a video of the Orion drone without an optoelectronic station, which is a carrier of S8000 Banderol missiles. This may be a specialized modification for launching these missiles, which have a range of up to 500 km.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are using at least a squadron of reusable "Horynych" bomber drones based on SkyRanger. They were used to strike the Russian logistics hub in occupied Armiansk.
Iran launched a missile strike on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. An Indian citizen was killed, two Ukrainians and six Indians were injured.
Yemeni Houthis launched a missile strike and attacked Abha airport with drones in response to airstrikes on Sanaa airport. The UN held an emergency meeting over the escalation.
A series of explosions occurred in Kyiv at night during a Russian ballistic missile attack. Air defense forces are operating, residents are urged to stay in shelters.
Netherlands summons Russian ambassador over hacking of video surveillance cameras on military aid routes to Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed a firm protest and continued support for Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that over 25 countries are ready to deploy multinational forces in Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached. The contingent could be deployed within days of the truce taking effect.
As a result of the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were injured, including one child. Rescuers extinguished a fire in a residential building and discovered another source of ignition.
US President Donald Trump supported a bipartisan sanctions package against Russia, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The package provides for high tariffs on imports from countries that buy Russian oil, uranium, and gas.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Ukrainian military will participate in the Bastille Day parade on July 14.
Over the past day, 202 combat engagements were recorded at the front. The enemy carried out 53 airstrikes, using 5,633 drones and 161 guided aerial bombs.
Moldova and North Macedonia have joined the Coalition of the Willing. Zelenskyy announced that the next meeting will take place in Ukraine.
At the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing," the President of Ukraine requested an aid package of 300 missiles for Patriot systems. He emphasized that this would strengthen air defense and reduce Russia's reasons to prolong the war.