Russian drones attacked Mykolaiv and the region on July 13, causing fires in warehouses and outbuildings. In the Mykolaiv district, a private house and a wheat field were damaged, with no casualties.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 4 S-300/400 missiles and 136 drones, 61 of which were shot down. 28 drones were recorded hitting 10 locations.
On July 13, Russian occupiers attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 97 times, most actively in the Lyman, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Toretsk, and Kursk directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled most of the attacks, including 35 out of 42 in the Pokrovsk direction.
In a week, Russia launched over 1,800 drones, 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 83 missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense is working effectively, particularly thanks to interceptor drones, shooting down hundreds of "Shaheds."
On the night of July 13, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 60 strike UAVs, including Shahed and decoy drones. The Defense Forces shot down 20 Shahed-type UAVs and lost/suppressed 20 decoy drones with electronic warfare systems.
President Zelenskyy called on partners to accelerate sanctions against Russia after the night attack of 26 missiles and 597 drones. The attack covered regions from Kharkiv Oblast to Bukovyna, causing the death of two and injuring about 20 people in Chernivtsi.
On the night of July 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with 623 aerial assault weapons. Air defense forces shot down 344 targets, including 319 "Shaheds" and 25 Kh-101 missiles.
Ukraine has developed a "Plan B" in case of cessation of arms supplies from the US, increasing its own production and joint ventures. The country is working on air defense and developing new technological solutions to combat various threats.
On the night of July 11, Russia launched 79 attack UAVs, including up to 60 "Shaheds". 44 drones were shot down, another 16 were lost/suppressed by electronic warfare, but hits were recorded in 8 locations.
The Lukhovitsy Aviation Plant in the Moscow region, which specializes in the production and modernization of MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighters, was attacked. The enterprise also participates in the development of new models of combat aircraft and the modernization of Geran/Shahed UAVs.
On the morning of July 11, the enemy attacked the center of Kharkiv with "Shaheds", hitting residential buildings and a medical facility. Damage to a three-story building and a fire were recorded, information about casualties is being clarified.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Rome. The parties discussed the situation on the battlefield, support for Ukraine's defense production, and joint arms production, as well as challenges for Europe due to Russia's cooperation with allies.
Lithuania is investigating an incident with a Gerbera drone that flew in from Belarus on July 10. The military assures that the object did not pose a threat, but they are studying possible scenarios for its use.
The President stated that Russia launches hundreds of drones, including modified "Shaheds", to sow fear and force Ukrainians to flee the country. This happens constantly, destroying homes, schools, and lives across Ukraine.
On the night of July 10, Russia attacked Ukraine with 415 aerial assault weapons, including 397 drones and 18 missiles. Air defense forces shot down 164 drones and 14 missiles, including all ballistic ones, and another 204 assets were lost/suppressed by electronic warfare.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's massive night attack, which lasted almost 10 hours, using 400 drones and 18 missiles. He emphasized the need for sanctions and air defense, and also reported two dead and 16 wounded in Kyiv.
During the night attack on Kyiv on July 10, TikTok users streamed the work of air defense against Russian "Shaheds". The head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, urged to refrain from photo and video recording and dissemination of these materials, as the enemy could use them.
Another downed enemy UAV of the "Shahed" type has been found in the Shepetivka district of the Khmelnytskyi region. A local resident sustained abrasions on the back of her head; medical assistance was provided on the spot.
During an air attack on the Volyn region, the enemy struck an airfield and a number of enterprises. Spokesperson for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ihnat confirmed the fact of the strike.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Khmelnytskyi region, a person born in 1960 died. The fatal injury was caused by fragments of an enemy "Shahed"-type drone.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reports that the enemy is increasing the number of drones in night attacks, mainly due to decoy drones. More than 50% of the UAVs used tonight were "decoys," while there were fewer "Shaheds."
Units of the Air Command "West" shot down 2 cruise missiles and 54 Shahed-type attack UAVs. This happened in the area of responsibility of Air Command "West", which covers eight regions.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's large-scale night attack, the main blow of which fell on Lutsk, is proof of the need for painful sanctions, including against Russian oil. 741 aerial targets were recorded during the day, most of which were shot down.
Yurii Ihnat from the Air Force Command clarified that out of all drones launched over Ukraine, only about 300 were "Shaheds". The vast majority of drones lost to location were found to be imitators.
Russia launched 728 drones and 13 missiles, including 6 Kinzhals, at Ukraine overnight. Air defense forces neutralized 711 drones and 7 X-101/Iskander-K missiles.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees on synchronizing Ukrainian sanctions with the 15th, 16th, and 17th packages of anti-Russian restrictions from the European Union. The new sanctions also target companies from China that supply components for Russian weapons production, including "Shaheds."
The head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, Vyacheslav Chaus, reported that the situation in the region is under control, and attempts by enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups to penetrate have not been successful for a long time. The enemy has increased the number of shellings of the border area and uses FPV drones, "Shaheds," and missiles.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against five Chinese companies that supplied components for Russian drones. This is a decision of the National Security and Defense Council dated July 8, 2025, adopted after the discovery of Chinese components in downed Shahed drones.
During the night and day, Russian troops launched strikes on Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka. In Kramatorsk, an FPV drone hit a car service station, while in Kostiantynivka, a FAB-250 aerial bomb damaged an educational institution, and FPV drones damaged private houses and an apartment building.
In Kharkiv, the number of victims of the Russian attack on July 7 in the Kholodnohirskyi district increased to 39, including 3 children. In total, 1 person died and 40 were injured in the Kharkiv region; the enemy used various types of weapons.
