On July 19, 115 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, including 36 in the Pokrovsk direction and 17 in the Pivnichno-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions. Russian troops launched 4 missile and 44 air strikes, used 1375 kamikaze drones, and carried out 4151 shellings.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that he would vote against the EU budget for 2028–2034, which provides for the allocation of 100 billion euros to support Ukraine. He justifies this by saying that the budget "sends Hungarians' money to Ukraine" and "destroys Hungarian farmers."
President Zelenskyy announced agreements with Donald Trump regarding air defense and weapons, which are to be implemented quickly. Ukraine is ready to purchase necessary weapons and export technological Ukrainian weapons, including drones.
Oleksandr Usyk arrived at Wembley Stadium for the fight against Daniel Dubois for the undisputed world champion title. The Ukrainian will defend the WBA, WBC, WBO belts and try to reclaim the IBF title, which belongs to Dubois.
Taisiia Onofriichuk won a bronze medal in the individual all-around at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup stage in Milan. She also qualified for all four finals, which will take place on July 20.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of the first decisions of the new composition of the National Security and Defense Council, including sanctions. Details regarding the activation of economic relations will be discussed with the Prime Minister.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the team is working on another prisoner exchange with Russia. This is a continuation of the agreements reached during the meeting in Istanbul.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov proposed to the Russian side to hold the next meeting as early as next week. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to increase negotiation dynamics to achieve a ceasefire.
The Center for Public Health has published a list of beaches in Ukraine where the water meets standards as of July 18. The list includes Kyiv, Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, and Chernihiv regions.
Oleksandr Usyk will have a rematch against Daniel Dubois for the undisputed championship title. Before the fight, Nadia Dorofeeva will perform the Ukrainian anthem in support of the Ukrainian athlete.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the new personal composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. The changes occurred after personnel reshuffles in the government.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the posthumous awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine to Junior Sergeant Vitaliy Karvatskyi and Soldier Oleh Yarovyi. The servicemen were awarded the "Golden Star" order for exceptional courage and heroism.
In Devon, UK, the Saturday school "Berehynia" has opened for Ukrainian refugee children aged 6-12. The institution helps children learn the language, culture, and adapt to the local educational system.
The smoke in the area of the Zaporizhzhia NPP is caused by a forest fire at a safe distance. The power lines connecting the ZNPP to Ukraine's energy system are operating stably, providing reliable external power to the plant.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree awarding the Order of Liberty to Tyhran Ohannisyan and Mykyta Khanganov. They were killed by Russian occupiers on June 24, 2023, in temporarily occupied Berdiansk.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha proposed that Russia transport deported Ukrainians directly to the Ukrainian border. Since June, Russia has significantly increased the number of deported citizens, mostly former prisoners, to the border with Georgia.
The total number of combat engagements on the front reached 38. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian occupiers made 15 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian soldiers, and enemy aircraft launched four strikes.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland has refuted the distortion of Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar's speech at the ceremony commemorating the victims of the Volyn tragedy. The video circulating on social media is fake and taken out of context.
President Zelenskyy received a report from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha on new sanctions against Russia and agreements with the USA. The situation at the Russia-Georgia border regarding Ukrainian citizens and the appointment of new ambassadors were also discussed.
Ukraine has brought back 11 children aged 10 to 17 from temporarily occupied territories and Russia. Among them are five biological siblings who were taken to Russia and pressured by Russian guardianship authorities.
Russia launched 344 drones and 35 missiles at Ukraine overnight, 185 drones and 23 missiles were shot down. 5 missiles and 30 attack drones hit 12 locations.
Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania will hold a trilateral ministerial meeting. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed this with his Moldovan counterpart Mihai Popșoi, confirming partnership and coordination of efforts regarding the transit of Ukrainian citizens.
The source revealed details of the devastating DIU cyberattack on the Russian gas monopolist.
President Zelenskyy reported on Russia's night attack with over 300 drones and 30 missiles on Ukraine. 10 regions were affected, there is one dead and injured, infrastructure was damaged.
The Trump administration is reviewing the schedule for transferring Patriot air defense systems so that Germany can promptly transfer two complexes to Ukraine. The US will accelerate arms supplies to allies who transfer their stocks to Ukraine.
The US House of Representatives voted to continue military support for Ukraine. The decision was approved by 353 votes to 76.
During July 18, 177 combat engagements took place at the front, 47 of which were assault actions stopped in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders launched two missile and 71 air strikes, used 3843 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5825 shellings.
On the night of July 19, Russian troops carried out the most massive attack on Pavlohrad, using missiles and drones. A fire station, industrial enterprises, and a residential building were damaged.
On July 19, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces scrambled aircraft and put air defense forces on high alert due to Russia's combined attack on Ukraine. These measures are aimed at ensuring the security of territories bordering the threatened areas.
On July 19, the Australian government announced the transfer of Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a A$245 million aid package. Most of the 49 tanks have already been delivered, with the rest to arrive in the coming months.
