Russia attacked a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau near Odesa. 10 people died, including a Ukrainian pilot.
Over the past day, 235 combat engagements occurred on the front line. The most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Lyman directions.
In Ukraine on July 20, moderate rains with thunderstorms are expected, locally heavy precipitation, hail and squalls. Daytime temperatures range from 22° in the west to 33° in the south and east.
On the night of July 20, russia launched two missiles and 94 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 81 UAVs, one missile did not reach its target.
The partisan movement "ATESH" conducted reconnaissance of the "Rosneft" oil depot in the Smolensk region, establishing supply schedules and the location of military personnel. The collected information was handed over to the Ukrainian military.
July 20 marks International Chess Day, founded by FIDE in 1924, and International Moon Day in honor of the Apollo 11 astronauts' landing in 1969. In Ukraine, according to the new calendar, the day of remembrance of the prophet Elijah is celebrated.
Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Portugal are blocking or demanding exemptions from the 21st EU sanctions package. Diplomats warn that national economic interests are weakening sanctions policy.
Satellite images from Planet Labs dated July 19 show a likely destroyed Tu-95 bomber at the Engels-2 airbase. Analysts at AviVector recorded catastrophic damage to the tail section of the aircraft.
Andy Burnham will officially become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer. In his first address, he promises to improve the lives of Britons and calls for unity.
Romania's Defense Minister stated that the country has not held negotiations on localizing the production of PAC-3 missiles. Romania supports strengthening Ukrainian air defense within the framework of the "Coalition of the Willing".
As a result of the Russian attack on a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, 6 sailors were killed, 4 are missing. 8 crew members have been rescued, the search and rescue operation is ongoing.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia deliberately attacks civilian vessels. A Ukrainian pilot and four crew members were killed, eight were evacuated.
Near Odesa, Russian troops attacked a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau with 18 crew members. Eight sailors were rescued, bodies of five deceased were found, the fate of another five is unknown.
Antoine Lecouana covered 2200 km in 26 days, dedicating the journey to the Ukrainian people. He delivered letters of support from the mayors of Cannes and Grasse to the mayor of Lviv.
As a result of the night terrorist attack by Russia on July 19, the warehouse of the publishing house "Knyholav" was destroyed. Almost 250 thousand books were lost, but none of the employees were injured.
Over the next three days, Ukraine expects rain, thunderstorms, and hail in some places. Daytime temperatures will reach 30-33°, and on July 22, a slight cooling is forecast.
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.
