Ukraine
Lawyer Volodymyr Bohatyr claims that NABU and HACC were created in violation of the Constitution, and personnel selection was carried out by international partners without understanding Ukrainian legislation. He emphasizes the need to investigate the selection procedure and verify the citizenship of NABU employees, who, in his opinion, have ties to oligarchic groups and foreign organizations.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian occupation losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have reached approximately 1,044,250 people. Also, 11,038 tanks and thousands of units of other military equipment have been destroyed.
Pope Leo XIV will hold an audience with Metropolitan Antony of Volokolamsk on July 26. The meeting aims to resume dialogue after tensions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian occupiers have approved a list of enterprises in Luhansk region for "privatization," including state mines and abandoned facilities. The Center of National Resistance considers this looting, as all "ownership documents" are legally null and void.
On Tuesday, July 22, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in most of Ukraine, except for the southeast. The air temperature will be 27-32°, in the west 22-27°, in Kyiv 28-30°.
July 22 marks Mango Day, World Brain Day, Pi Approximation Day, Summer Rest Day, Hammock Day, and the Day of Saint Mary Magdalene Equal to the Apostles. On this day in 2014, Sievierodonetsk was liberated from pro-Russian militants.
Fighters of the Joint Forces Operation "Kharkiv" showed footage of the destruction of Russian occupiers and their equipment. Border guards eliminated an occupier with a mortar crew, and the "Sarmat" group burned a UAZ with an FPV drone.
Law enforcement officers detained two Kyiv residents, aged 23 and 33, who, for a monetary reward, set fire to the homes of military families in several regions of Ukraine. The perpetrators received instructions through mobile applications and managed to commit crimes in the capital, Chernihiv region, Kirovohrad region, and Poltava region.
The Netherlands intends to make a substantial contribution to the US initiative to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems. This was confirmed by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
As a result of the enemy attack on Odesa on the night of July 22, civilian infrastructure was damaged, buildings and cars are on fire. Information regarding the injured is being clarified, relevant services are working.
Russians are forcibly taking away equipment from people for watching Ukrainian television, having seized over 1000 sets last week. Instead, the population is being forced to accept the "Russian world" through free satellite receivers.
ISW analysts believe that only significant military failures will force Putin to reconsider Russia's ability to defeat Ukraine. The Kremlin is delaying peace talks to continue the offensive and gain concessions.
A delegation from France and Ukraine visited the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, inspecting the New Safe Confinement and a facility damaged by a UAV attack. The parties discussed cooperation in nuclear safety and radioactive waste management.
On the evening of July 21, the Millerovo military airfield in Russia's Rostov Oblast was attacked by UAVs. Flashes and a fire were recorded, and 12 drones were allegedly shot down by air defense.
Over the past day, July 21, 139 combat engagements took place on the front line. The enemy launched one massive missile strike, forty-five air strikes, and used 1251 kamikaze drones.
Ukraine has developed fiber-optic controlled drones capable of hitting targets at a distance of over 40 km. These drones are effective even in conditions of severe electronic warfare, as the signal is transmitted via cable.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko revealed details of the National Security and Defense Council's decision on a moratorium on business inspections, emphasizing targeted control and digitalization. The prosecutor's office has already closed 30% of cases against entrepreneurs, and new proceedings will only be approved by the Prosecutor General or heads of regional prosecutor's offices.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met with Ukrainian companies to accelerate cooperation in the production of weapons and drones. French companies expressed readiness for joint drone production in Ukraine.
US President's Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, during his visit to Kyiv, discussed with the Ukrainian side the necessary weapons, including Patriot systems, and joint arms production. The visit took place in the context of agreements between the leaders of the US and Ukraine, confirming the continuation of high-level dialogue.
Ukraine is ready to continue negotiations with Russia, expecting a constructive dialogue and a mandate to resolve important issues. A meeting at the level of leaders involving Zelenskyy, Putin, Trump, European leaders, and Erdogan is proposed.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte summarized the results of the Ramstein meeting and coordinated further work. They discussed a new initiative to purchase American weapons, including Patriot systems, for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy instructed to maximize the contracting of all types of drones, including interceptor drones, to protect cities and positions at the front. The government is working on new equipment supplies for effective defense.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko proposed a transparent system to ensure integrity in the work of law enforcement in economic cases. President Zelenskyy expects quick adoption of relevant legislative changes.
Rescuers extinguished fires in Kyiv and Kharkiv that arose as a result of Russian attacks. Two people died, 15 were injured, and more than 50 people were evacuated.
Ukraine will introduce the position of ambassador to UNESCO for the first time. This decision was made in response to Russia's strikes on cultural heritage sites, which require enhanced protection and restoration.
President Zelenskyy, after the NSDC meeting, emphasized the need for tangible economic results within the next six months. He called for scaling up investments and implementing joint projects, particularly the localization of production in Ukraine.
Canada will provide an additional 20 million Canadian dollars to support the maintenance of Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine. The funds will be directed to the tank maintenance and repair center in Poland.
Fighters of the unmanned systems unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine destroyed up to a hundred occupiers in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions using ground drones. Intelligence officers also use robotic systems for logistical and evacuation missions.
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted a Russian fake about an alleged anti-Ukrainian protest on the border between Ukraine and Poland. Enemy resources disseminated a video purportedly showing Polish border guards installing shields with inscriptions about the "genocide of Poles."
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to recover the assets of Volodymyr Oliynyk, accused of assisting the occupation regime in the Kyiv region. Seven real estate objects, a vessel, and a share in a limited liability company are claimed for recovery.