France may transfer to Ukraine a prototype of the new MLRS Thundart for combat testing. The system is an analogue of HIMARS and uses guidance from the AASM Hammer aerial bomb.
Ukrainian cyber specialists could have forced Russian air defense to perceive its own Su-57 as an enemy target. Defense Express considers two scenarios, including unauthorized access to the turrets.
In temporarily occupied Simferopol, drones attacked a Wildberries logistics center. Russian military failed to shoot down the drone, leading to a fire at the warehouse.
A CBOS poll showed that 59% of Poles support President Nawrocki's decision to strip Zelenskyy of the order. At the same time, 75% of respondents believe that Poland and Ukraine should cooperate in the face of the Russian threat.
In Belgorod and the region, Ukrainian drones attacked about 20 gas stations in 5 days. The number of attacks has become a record since the beginning of summer.
The Russian regulator has allowed Rosatom to carry out preparatory work for two new reactors at the Kola Nuclear Power Plant, 100 km from Finland. Finland considers replacing old reactors safer, but cooperation has been suspended due to the war.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held talks with the foreign ministers of Poland and Slovakia. They discussed Black Sea security, strengthening sanctions, and Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Minister Sybiha discussed with Kallas the safety of navigation and the need to support the "Solidarity Lanes". He thanked for the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia.
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 178 combat engagements at the front. The enemy carried out one missile strike, 60 airstrikes and used 6424 kamikaze drones.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretskyi met with his Irish counterpart Micheál Martin in Kyiv. The sides discussed the involvement of Irish companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine and business cooperation.
American blogger Laura Loomer, associated with Trump's circle, interviewed President Zelenskyy. The full interview will appear on the YouTube channel of the President's Office.
As a result of the Russian strike on Sloviansk, the number of wounded has risen to 14. Seven multi-story buildings were damaged.
The President of Ukraine thanked the EU for adopting the 21st sanctions package aimed at reducing Russia's revenues. He called for continued pressure and expects active work on the 22nd package.
Russia warned of a threat to shipping in its Black Sea waters due to attacks by Ukrainian drones. Ukraine attacked 124 vessels linked to Russia from July 8 to July 20.
Ukraine and Europe must receive protection that matches potential threats.
On the night of July 23, units of the Defense Forces struck a tanker in the Black Sea, a pontoon bridge in Donetsk region, and a concentration of personnel in Horlivka.
According to the GUR, a significant part of the Western aircraft fleet in Russia has exhausted its guaranteed service life. Due to sanctions, Russians cannot carry out qualified maintenance, resorting to "aviation cannibalism".
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs, damaging residential buildings and a private medical facility. The head of the OVA reported 18 people in need of medical assistance.
Russians dropped two aerial bombs on Sloviansk, injuring 10 people aged 36 to 82. Seven multi-story buildings were damaged, victims are receiving medical assistance.
On July 23, the Russians struck a multi-story building in Zaporizhzhia. People are under the rubble, the head of the OVA reported.
In russia, about 2. 7 thousand travel companies ceased operations in the first half of 2026, which is 52% more than last year. Demand for package tours decreased by 22-31%, and domestic tourism did not compensate for the losses.
As a result of the Russian attack on the regional center, 5 people were injured. This was reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, Ivan Fedorov.
Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 53 times. The enemy is most active on the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk fronts.
Andriy Sybiha held a phone conversation with Espen Barth Eide. The sides discussed the intensification of russian attacks on civilian shipping and the strengthening of defense cooperation.
In recent hours, Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk region, Kherson region, Sumy region, Kharkiv region and Odesa region. As a result of the shelling, three people were killed, more than thirty were injured.
Iryna Terekh emphasized the importance of daily repeated strikes on targets on the territory of the Russian Federation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is not satisfied with the state of implementation of "resilience plans" in the regions. He instructed the new Minister of Infrastructure to pay special attention to this area.
The Ministry of Defense has authorized the use of the first all-wheel drive electric motorcycle MUL. E in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It has high mine resistance and can serve as a generator for a unit.
As a result of the Russian strike on Pavlohrad on July 23, three people were killed, 28 were injured. Three wounded are in intensive care in serious condition.
The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the Kremlin fears the domestic political situation ahead of the State Duma elections. Only 15-24% of Russians support the war, while 64-67% favor peace negotiations.
