Fire station, dormitory damaged in Odesa overnight drone attack
Overnight on July 22, a Russian drone strike on Odesa caused significant destruction, including damage to a fire station and its dormitory.
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22 July 2025
Petrochemical giant producing components for explosives hit in Russia’s Samara region
In Russia’s Samara region, the Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company, one of the country's largest gas processing and petrochemical plants, was attacked. The facility is part of Russia's military-industrial complex, producing raw materials used in explosive manufacturing.
Russia bombs residential areas in Sloviansk early morning, four civilians injured
Early in the morning on July 22, Russian occupying forces launched an aerial bomb attack on residential areas in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, injuring four civilians.
Russian double strike on Sumy region leaves 24 injured
The number of injured from the Russian double strike on Sumy region has risen to 24. The attacks targeted a civilian facility and residential infrastructure. Investigations into these war crimes are already underway.
Russian airstrike hits apartment buildings in Sumy: 12 civilians injured, including minor
Late on July 21, Russian forces struck the city of Sumy with guided aerial bombs (GABs), injuring a total of 12 people, including a child.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 33 out of 42 Russian drones overnight
Overnight, Ukrainian defense forces intercepted 33 Russian drones in the sky over Ukraine. Nine enemy targets hit three different locations.
Odesa attacked by Russian drones overnight, civilian injured
Overnight on July 22, Russian forces attacked Odesa with strike drones, causing fires and damage. One person has been reported injured.
Russians drop bomb on Kramatorsk: child killed, five others injured
Russian forces struck the town of Kramatorsk in Donetsk region overnight with a guided aerial bomb, the impact hit a multi-story residential building, causing a fire.
War update: Ukraine repels 176 Russian assaults over past day
Ukrainian forces engaged in 176 combat clashes with Russian invaders over the past 24 hours, repelling most enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian army kills three, injures 12 civilians in Donetsk region over past day
Russian forces killed three civilians and injured another 12 in the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours.
Russian forces sustain 1,090 casualties in Ukraine over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,044,250,080 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and July 22, 2025, with 1,090 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Netherlands to contribute to supplying patriot air defense systems to Ukraine – defense minister
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has announced that the Netherlands will make a significant contribution to the supply of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
SBU uncovers Luhansk entrepreneur supplying equipment to Russian scientific center
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has charged the head of a Luhansk-based enterprise with collaboration for supplying specialized equipment to a scientific center in Russia.
Nearly 9,500 convicted individuals join Ukraine's Armed Forces
Almost 9,500 individuals previously convicted of crimes have volunteered to serve in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including 100 women.
Estonian donors deliver vehicles for Ukraine's Armed Forces
A group of philanthropists from Estonia has delivered seven vehicles to Ovruch, Zhytomyr region, for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukrainian fiber-optic drones reach strike range of over 40 kilometers – Fedorov
Ukrainian developers have created fiber-optic drones capable of striking enemy targets at distances of over 40 kilometers.
Warhead of downed Russian Kh‑69 missile near Kyiv building destroyed
In Kyiv, sappers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine destroyed the warhead of a downed Russian Kh-69 missile that fell near a residential building after another air attack by the invaders.
21 July 2025
Zelensky on long-range strikes on Russia: they must be left without logistics
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that every wave of massive Russian missile attacks is a reminder of the need for greater air defense coverage for Ukraine, as well as the importance of conducting long-range strikes on Russia.
Meeting with Russian side planned for Wednesday in Türkiye – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov preparations for the next prisoner exchange and a meeting with the Russian side, which is planned to take place on Wednesday in Türkiye.
Russians attempting to gain foothold at Donetsk–Dnipropetrovsk administrative border – Ukrainian military
Russian forces are trying to gain a foothold in every settlement along the administrative border of Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions at the cost of heavy personnel losses, aiming to present a supposed “triumph” to Russian propagandists.
Canada to provide $15M to repair Ukrainian tanks
Canada will allocate CAD 20 million (approximately USD 15 million) to support the repair and maintenance of Ukrainian Leopard 2 tanks in Poland.
Ukrainian forces strike two Russian air defense assets in Belgorod region
The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck two military targets in Russia's Belgorod region, including an S-300P surface-to-air missile system and a Nebo-M radar.
Shmyhal outlines key partner decisions following 29th Ramstein meeting
Participants of the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting (Ramstein format) discussed ways to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Germany to provide Ukraine five Patriot systems, fund long‑range drones – Pistorius
Germany will contribute to strengthening Ukraine's air defense, in particular by providing Ukraine with five Patriot systems and ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft systems, as well as financing Ukrainian production of long-range drones to support Ukraine's offensive capabilities.
Russians drop two FABs on Kostiantynivka
The Russian army dropped two FAB-250 aerial bombs on Kostyantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, but there were no casualties.
Russia unleashes unprecedented missile and drone attack on Ivano-Frankivsk
Russia launched a combined strike at Ivano-Frankivsk community using drones as well as Kinzhal and Kalibr missiles.
Fighter jets scrambled in Romania, Poland amid overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
During the night of July 21, Romanian and Italian fighter jets took off in response to Russian airstrikes on Ukraine.
Russian shell hits residential apartment in Kherson, injuring civilian
Early on July 21, Russian forces attacked residential neighborhoods in central Kherson, with a shell striking an apartment on the fifth floor of a building.
Over 15 direct hits recorded in Kyiv amid massive Russian attack – Air Force spox
During the night of July 21, Kyiv suffered over 15 direct hits on various targets amid a massive Russian air assault on Ukraine.
Ukraine to boost weapons production to counter Russian aggression – PM Svyrydenko
Following another night of brutal Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized the urgent need to increase domestic weapons production and strengthen national defense to deliver a powerful response to the enemy.