Russia attacked Ukraine with 157 drones and two Kh-59/69 missiles. Air defense forces shot down 127 drones and one missile, hits were recorded at 9 locations.
In Engels, after a night attack, a fire broke out on the territory of a probable military unit. OSINT analysts from ASTRA geolocated the ignition site near a military airfield.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,450 Russian military personnel. Also destroyed were 7 tanks, 11 armored fighting vehicles, and 78 artillery systems.
A Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian T-72B3A tank equipped with the "Arena-M" system near Donetsk. This is the first public evidence of the system's failure in real-world conditions.
A Russian drone violated Romania's airspace on July 24, flying over 350 km. It was shot down by a Romanian F-16 fighter after being intercepted by four aircraft.
Ukrainian military are using Polish Warmate 5 kamikaze drones. Manufacturer WB Group launched localized production in Ukraine in 2025.
President Zelenskyy stated that the US gained invaluable military experience through cooperation with Ukraine, without paying with the lives of its soldiers. The greatest value lies in Ukraine's experience in unmanned technologies and military innovations.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha condemned the violation of Romania's airspace by a Russian drone. He called for increased pressure on Russia due to its disregard for international law.
In Zaporizhzhia, as a result of a night attack by Russian drones, a commercial facility was damaged. A 63-year-old man was injured, the fire area is 500 square meters.
As a result of a Russian strike, a shopping center in Zaporizhzhia was damaged, a fire broke out. There are casualties, information is being clarified.
In Sumy, a seriously wounded man who was being taken to the hospital after a strike by a Russian jet-powered drone has died. Both deceased are civilians.
Latvia handed the Russian Federation a note of protest over the airstrike on the consulate in Sloviansk. Two employees were injured, the honorary consul was not harmed.
Russian troops attacked the Sumy community with a jet-type strike drone. As a result of the strike, one person died, there are injured, warehouses and vehicles were damaged.
During a missile strike on Kyiv region, an employee of a Polish defense company, who was not a citizen of Poland, was killed. As a result of the strike on a weapons exhibition, 10 people were killed and about 100 were wounded.
President Zelenskyy held meetings with the military command and the government on strengthening the protection of grain exports. Prime Minister Koretsky is preparing alternatives for diversifying export routes.
Since the beginning of the day, 192 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy carried out two missile strikes, 56 airstrikes using 186 guided aerial bombs and 5,746 kamikaze drones.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to sign a peace agreement with Russia in the Oval Office or Mar-a-Lago. He emphasized that everything depends on US President Donald Trump.
On July 24, the Russians launched a ballistic strike on the Kyiv region, where an arms exhibition was taking place. As a result of the attack, 10 people were killed, about 100 were injured.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian Federation is preparing a significant mobilization for the fall. According to him, Putin plans to increase attacks and expand the war.
Russian aircraft dropped three aerial bombs on the center of Sloviansk, one did not detonate. 16 houses were damaged, 16 people were wounded, including a child.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Russian ballistic strike on Bucha district hit a weapons exhibition that should not have taken place. Ten dead and about 100 wounded are reported, and two criminal proceedings have been initiated.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the Russians have prepared missiles for a new massive strike. According to preliminary information, the strike could occur within 48 hours.
President Zelenskyy stated that at the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine had no weapons or money from the US. Large-scale international support began to arrive after the world realized the threat from the Kremlin to all of Europe.
The EU's top diplomat condemned the attacks on Kyiv and other regions, calling them targeted against civilians. She will propose additional restrictions against the Russian military-industrial complex.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned Russian attacks on civilian vessels and called on international companies to temporarily suspend voyages to Russian ports in the Black Sea due to security threats.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky discussed joint projects and economic cooperation with Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk. Koretsky thanked for the EU sanctions and invited Tusk to visit Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine stated that American aid made it possible to restrain Russian expansion. He emphasized that this is a contribution to US security, not just support for Kyiv.
In the Bucha district, emergency rescue operations have been completed after the Russian missile strike. 10 people were killed, 23 houses and 34 cars were damaged.
President Zelenskyy stated that the restoration of the USSR would create a strategic threat to the US and change the global balance of power. He emphasized that support for Ukraine is an investment in America's security.
Mykhailo Drapatyi defined priorities: air defense, drones, and eliminating bureaucracy. He was introduced by acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara.
