Enemy trying to deploy sabotage groups in north – Nayev
The Defense Forces of Ukraine in the northern operational zone are fully prepared to repel any threats from the Russian Federation.
War - Latest news
18 July 2023
Defense Ministry explains why enemy activates in Kupiansk direction
The enemy has intensified its activity in the Kupiansk direction in response to the Ukrainian offensive in the Bakhmut direction.
Fragment of Russian missile hits elderly Odesa resident in his bed
As a result of the night attack on Odesa, a fragment of a downed enemy missile damaged a private house and fell into the bed of a 74-year-old Odesa resident.
Explosion occurs near Mariupol - Andriushchenko
Near Mariupol, occupied by the Russian army, an explosion occurred in the area of the villages of Yalta and Urzuf.
In Kherson region most enemy reconnaissance drones spotted
The largest number of enemy drones used by Russian invaders to conduct aerial reconnaissance is recorded in the Kherson region, in the Dnipro riverbed.
First group of pilots goes to training by end of summer - Ignat
The first group of Ukrainian pilots is expected to depart for training on F-16 fighter jets by the end of the summer.
Zelensky awards 621 servicemen, 457 of them posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded 621 servicemen with state awards, including 457 posthumously.
Ukraine's defense forces: Heavy fighting for Staromaiorske continues
Ukraine's defense forces continue an offensive operation in the Melitopol and Berdiansk sectors and have an advantage in the battles for the village of Staromaiorske in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian military testing mine scanning drones received from Denmark
As part of the aid package from Denmark, the State Special Transport Service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine received modern drones for technical inspection of territories before demining.
UK studying Russian armored vehicles captured in Ukraine
The UK is picking apart Russian armored vehicles captured in Ukraine to learn more about how to defend against any future attack, Britain's military chief has said.
Russia likely implements shell-rationing regime for artillery in southern Ukraine – UK intel
On the southern front, Russia has likely implemented a shell-rationing regime for artillery in an attempt to preserve its critical indirect fire capability.
AFU smash Russian most advanced tank near Bakhmut
Ukrainian warriors destroyed Russia’s T-90 third-generation main battle tank worth about USD 3 million during a successful assault near the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut.
Kuleba: Together with US, we work to continue exporting Ukrainian grain to Africa, Asia
Ukraine and the United States will make every effort to ensure the export of Ukrainian grain to Africa, Asia and the rest of the world.
ISW doubts Russia’s ability to make operationally significant breakthrough in Kupiansk sector
Russian forces have intensified actions in the Kupiansk direction in an effort to draw Ukrainian reserves away from critical areas on the front, but they are unlikely to achieve more than tactically significant gains or make an operationally significant breakthrough there.
Night attack on Odesa: church, hotel at seaport damaged
As a result of an enemy attack on Odesa at night on July 18, the buildings of the church and the Odesa Hotel at the seaport were damaged.
Defense Forces have success in southeast - General Staff
Ukrainian defenders are consolidating their positions in the areas of Mala Tokmachka - Novopokrovka and Velyka Novosilka - Urozhayne.
Ukraine’s air defense units destroy 38 targets last night
On the night of July 18, 2023, the Defense Forces destroyed 38 enemy targets in Ukraine’s airspace.
Overnight, Russians shell two border districts of Kharkiv region
Yesterday, on July 17, Russian troops fired mortars, cannon and rocket artillery at two border districts of the Kharkiv region.
One killed, five injured in Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia region’s Orikhiv
One civilian was killed and five injured as Russian troops attacked the Zaporizhzhia region’s Orikhiv.
Kherson region comes under enemy fire 95 times, three injured
On July 17, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 95 times, having fired 517 projectiles.
Syrskyi: Russians concentrate main forces in Kupyansk sector, redeploying reserves to Bakhmut direction
The situation in the eastern part of the front is difficult but under control, says Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Overnight, Russians kill three residents of Donetsk region
Over the past day, July 17, the Russian army killed three residents of the Donetsk region and injured four others.
All six Kalibr missiles fired at Odesa destroyed
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down all six Kalibr missiles with which the Russians attacked Odesa at night. There is damage in the port.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 239,010
From February 24, 2022 to July 18, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 239,010 Russian military personnel, including 710 soldiers over the past day.
Air defense forces down four Shahed drones in Mykolayiv region
The air defense forces shot down four enemy Shahed-136 kamikaze drones in Mykolayiv region at night.
UN: More than 6.3 million Ukrainians are refugees
The United Nations says there are more than 6.3 million Ukrainian refugees in the world.
War update: Heavy battles in five directions, 36 combat engagements in past day
The enemy focuses its main efforts on Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka directions – 36 combat engagements took place there over the past day.
About 3.7 million Ukrainians cannot get humanitarian aid because of Russia
Since the beginning of this year, the United Nations and its partners have provided humanitarian aid to five million residents of Ukraine.
UN: About 9,300 civilians killed in Ukraine since war started
According to confirmed data, about 9,300 civilians have been killed and more than 16,300 have been injured since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
194 children need to be evacuated from Vovchansk community in Kharkiv region – administration
194 children need to be evacuated from the border community of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region due to constant shelling, a decision on mandatory evacuation is being prepared.