Ukraine
The New Yorker predicts that the war could enter a phase of massive strikes on cities, similar to the Iran-Iraq conflict. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian oil refineries, while Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities.
In Kyiv region, until the end of the day on July 19, thunderstorms, hail and squalls of 15-20 m/s are forecast. A yellow level of danger has been declared.
The President of Ukraine held meetings with the commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, where they discussed the situation in the Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk and Donetsk directions. The main priorities are air defense and drone production.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated its intention to continue attacks on Ukraine after the night strike on Kyiv. The ministry used a sports metaphor, noting that this is not the final.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs called for increased pressure on Russia after the attack on Kyiv with dozens of ballistic missiles. He demands the unblocking of the 21st EU sanctions package and the acceleration of air defense supplies to Ukraine.
As a result of the night attack on July 19, the UKRTAC plant and warehouses were completely destroyed. All employees of the enterprise survived, and the company plans to rebuild.
On Sunday, July 19, truck traffic was restricted in the capital due to the heat. The ban applies to vehicles weighing over 24 tons at a temperature of +28 degrees.
Impacts of 23 missiles and 10 strike UAVs were recorded at 20 locations, as well as the fall of downed UAV debris at 18 locations.
Over the past day, 249 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched one missile strike and 99 airstrikes; Russian losses amounted to 1,520 personnel.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,520 Russian troops and 92 artillery systems. The occupiers suffered the greatest losses in artillery and drones.
In Ukraine, Metallurgist's Day is celebrated, and in the world — Ice Cream Day. According to the new calendar, Makryna is honored; the weather on this day indicates autumn.
Since the beginning of the year, 1. 56 trillion rubles in cash have been put into circulation. The reasons were mobile internet outages and tax increases.
Canada signed a contract for 225 ACSV armored vehicles, 35 of which are intended for Ukraine. The total value of the agreement is about 1.4 billion dollars.
Britain will increase its contingent in Estonia to 1,200 troops, creating mobile anti-tank forces MAAF with drones. The decision was made taking into account the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Hedgehog 2025 exercises.
The Czech company CSG is building a new complex for equipping 155-mm shells in Iowa. Earlier, CSG transferred the license to Ukraine for the production of such ammunition.
193 combat engagements occurred in a day, the most active battles took place in the Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy carried out 64 airstrikes with 198 guided aerial bombs and conducted 2,462 shellings.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that after consultations with Mykhailo Fedorov and Oleksandr Syrskyi, decisions regarding the army will be developed.
Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory Oleksandr Alfiorov stated that the procedure for obtaining permits for exhumation will be accelerated as much as possible. The commission is working in an operational mode following assurances from President Zelenskyy.
Major Serhii Filimonov was held accountable by order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The reason was an official investigation into the detention of three servicemen from his battalion.
In Lviv, the police have initiated criminal proceedings over the infliction of minor bodily injuries on a 34-year-old man during a conflict with TCC servicemen. A pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
Botswana's Ministry of International Relations stated that more and more citizens are being forced to fight on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine. The ministry receives calls from citizens who are on the front line and report dangerous conditions.
On July 18, 69 combat engagements took place on the front. The most attacks were repelled in the Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka directions.
A group of people's deputies appealed to the president demanding the dismissal of General Syrskyi. They also propose introducing regular reporting by the military command to the parliament.
On July 19, Spain and Argentina will play in the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium. Spain could win its second title, while Argentina aims to defend the trophy.
President Zelenskyy is considering dismissing the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi, following protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov. The protests have escalated into a campaign against Syrskyi.
In Berlin, a suburban train with 100 passengers collided with a tree, no one was injured. In Saxony-Anhalt, 70 incidents were recorded due to flooding and fallen trees.
Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.
Some ministers of the Svyrydenko government retained their positions in the updated Cabinet.
Finland imposed a temporary restriction on maritime and air traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland. The restriction was a precautionary measure to ensure safety from possible drone attacks.
Russia plans to mobilize 500,000 people in the fall. Some of them will be thrown into battle within two weeks, while others will be trained for a month for a new front.