In the Kyiv region, air defense forces intercepted one ballistic missile, two hit the Bucha district. An attack with two Onyx missiles on the Odesa region was also repelled.
Outside the kill zone created by Ukrainian drones along the front line, the enemy has the opportunity to deploy facilities that support the army's combat capability – short-range missiles are suitable for striking these facilities.
On the night of July 23, Russia launched a ballistic missile and 5 guided missiles at Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized two missiles and 154 drones.
On the night of July 22, russia launched 1 ballistic missile, 3 guided missiles and 216 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 3 missiles and 204 drones, hits by 1 missile and 12 drones were recorded.
In July 2026, Russia used up to two-thirds of the annual production of Zircon missiles and launched 107 ballistic missiles. At the same time, the number of drones launched decreased from 5,749 in June to 2,955 in July.
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.
Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv on the night of July 19, using about 35-40 ballistic missiles. Fires have been recorded in residential buildings and a shopping center in the city.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a night attack by the Russian Federation, during which 7 missiles and 90 drones were launched. Defense forces shot down or suppressed one missile and 69 drones.
Solomianskyi District Court of Kyiv is considering a motion to arrest the heads of a defense enterprise suspected of official negligence. Explosions at an ammunition depot after a Russian strike caused the deaths of seven people and injuries to 29.
The Prosecutor General reported the detention of two heads of a defense enterprise due to official negligence that caused the death of 7 people after a Russian missile strike. Ammunition was stored in violation of safety regulations near residential buildings.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized 3 ballistic missiles and 129 drones. Kh-22/32 cruise missiles did not reach their targets.
The Ukrainian energy system has become more resilient, but Russia is increasing production of ballistic missiles. Experts predict a change in strike tactics and larger-scale attacks.
On the night of July 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with 8 ballistic missiles, 2 guided missiles and 135 drones. Air defense forces shot down 5 ballistic missiles, all guided missiles and 108 drones.
Russia launched 7 ballistic missiles and 239 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 4 missiles and 212 UAVs; hits were recorded at nine locations.
Air defense shot down and suppressed 114 enemy drones out of 132 launched by Russia overnight. The enemy also fired two ballistic missiles and attacked nine locations.
Air defense shot down 50 missiles, including 5 "Zircons," and 582 drones during the night attack. Hits by 20 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs were recorded at 42 locations.
Video released showing destruction at the VNIIR-Progress plant in Russia after a strike by FP-5 Flamingo missiles. This enterprise produces Kometa antennas for missiles and UAVs.
People's Deputy Bohutska claimed that Petro Poroshenko discredited the Flamingo missile. This weapon has already successfully struck a number of strategic factories on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Russian intelligence officer Artem Shmul recruited teenagers to set fire to military vehicles in Odesa. The SBU has charged him in absentia with terrorism.
On the night of June 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 221 drones and two Iskander-M missiles. The Defense Forces shot down 195 UAVs, with hits recorded in nine locations.
The President discussed the implementation of the plan for long-range strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. Ukrainian Flamingo missiles hit a plant in Cheboksary and oil facilities.
The SBU has announced charges against Mikhail Zusko and Nikolai Goraichuk for the shelling of the Mykolaiv Regional Council in 2022. The "Iskander" missile strike killed 36 people and injured 38 others.
FP-5 Flamingo missiles struck a factory in Cheboksary. The Ukrainian development has a range of 3,000 km and a payload of up to 1,150 kg.
The FP-9 missile, with a range of 855 km and an 800 kg warhead, could enter service by the end of the year. It is capable of effectively overcoming Russian air defense.
Defense Forces struck a navigation plant with Flamingo missiles and the Kuibyshev oil refinery. Fires at three oil depots and damage to a Russian tanker have been confirmed.
The "Progres" plant in Cheboksary was hit by FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles. The facility produces antennas designed to protect Russian missiles and drones from electronic warfare (EW) systems.
On June 10, the VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary was attacked again. It produces antennas designed to protect Russian missiles and drones from electronic warfare (EW) systems.
The occupiers are launching Shahed drones 5-15 days after manufacture. The production of UAVs and missiles in the RF does not allow for the formation of large stockpiles, "and almost everything goes to the front."
The US may cancel the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Germany due to the risk of escalation with the Russian Federation. Another reason cited was a weapons shortage resulting from the military conflict with Iran.
The FP-7. x tests confirmed the missile's maneuverability for intercepting ballistic targets. Now it is up to the European participants of the Freya project, believes expert Anton Zemlianyi
