Russian forces launch new attack on Shostka community
Russian troops have launched a second attack on the Shostka community in the Sumy region, using six guided aerial bombs, which caused a fire at the site of impact.
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19 July 2025
Ukraine's air defense downs 185 Russian drones, 23 missiles overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down seven Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, seven Iskander-K cruise missiles, nine Kh-101 cruise missiles, and 185 enemy Shahed-type attack drones overnight.
Ukrainian intelligence intercepts Russian order to execute their own wounded soldier
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted enemy radio communications in which a commander of Russia's 155th Naval Infantry Brigade of the Pacific Fleet orders the execution of a wounded soldier from his own unit if the man is unable to continue moving.
One killed, six injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa
One person was killed and six others were injured as Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on Odesa on the night of July 18-19.
Russia launches over 300 drones, 30 missiles at Ukraine overnight – Zelensky
Overnight, the aggressor country used more than 300 attack drones and over 30 missiles of various types against peaceful Ukrainian cities.
Civilian infrastructure damaged as Russians attack Kharkiv region
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked 10 settlements in Kharkiv region, causing damage and destruction to civilian infrastructure.
Russian landmine injures volunteers delivering aid in Kherson region
In the evening of July 18, three volunteers were injured after their vehicle hit a Russian landmine in the village of Veletenske, Kherson region.
Russian drones attack Shostka, civilian infrastructure, homes damaged
Last night, Russian troops attacked the town of Shostka in Sumy region with drones, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
War update: 177 combat engagements on frontline over past day
On July 18, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 177 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front lines.
Massive Russian attack on Pavlohrad: fire station, enterprises, apartment building damaged
Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack at Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, with explosions reported in Pavlohrad, Dnipro, Synelnykove, and Nikopol districts. Significant damage has been reported.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,120 over past day
Total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to July 19, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,040,950 personnel, with 1,120 losses reported in the past 24 hours.
Over 500 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one civilian killed
Over the past day, the Russian invaders launched 510 strikes at 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of an enemy attack in Vasylivka district, a 64-year-old man was killed.
Ukrainian drones crush Russian positions in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Aerial reconnaissance units of the 4th Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service used Baba Yaga drones to destroy 11 Russian hideouts in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
Odesa suffers massive drone attack: residential buildings hit, one civilian killed
Odesa has come under a massive attack by strike UAVs, with hits recorded on residential buildings and damage to infrastructure. Fires have broken out in the city.
Ukraine returns another group of teenagers from Russian-occupied territories
Another group of Ukrainian teenagers has been rescued from Russian-occupied territories, where they had become targets of Russian security services for refusing to comply with the occupiers' imposed rules.
Russia escalates subversive activity against Europe's critical infrastructure – Ukraine intel
The number of Russia's hybrid attacks in Europe has surged dramatically since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with energy, transportation, and communications remaining the primary targets.
18 July 2025
Victim of Russian strike on June 29 died in Carpathian region
A woman who was injured in an air strike carried out by Russian troops on June 29 has died in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Debris from rocket fell in Poltava community
In the Poltava community, debris fell on open ground as a result of a Russian missile attack on Friday evening.
Russian forces concentrating most efforts in Donetsk region – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the frontline situation and emphasized that the enemy is focusing its greatest efforts in Donetsk region.
Russia losing 1,201 personnel daily in Ukraine – CinC Syrskyi
Russian forces lose an average of 1,251 personnel per day in their war against Ukraine.
Injury toll in Russian drone attack on Kamianske district rises to 12, with two killed
The number of people injured in the Russian drone strike on Kamianske district in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region has increased to 12, with two confirmed fatalities.
War update: 78 battles on front lines since midnight, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest
As many as 78 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the most intense fighting.
Russian forces attack Sumy community with drones, injuring three
Russian troops have launched drone strikes on the Sumy community, injuring three civilians.
Invaders shell Kostiantynivka with “Uragan” rockets, killing civilian
On July 18, Russian invaders shelled the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast with Uragan multiple launch rocket systems, killing a local resident in his own home.
Russians attackes Nizhyn community with “Shaheds”
Russian troops attacked the Nizhyn community in Chernihiv region with Shahed-type drones.
Kellogg shown Russian weapon components made in West
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense showed US Special Representative Keith Kellogg some Western-made parts of Russian weapons that Ukrainian military intelligence found in destroyed or captured Russian gear.
DIU cyber experts target Gazprom infrastructure
On July 17, the cyber corps of the Main Intelligence Directorate carried out an attack on the network infrastructure of PJSC Gazprom, which is directly involved in Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine
Enemy shelles Central Market and residential areas in Kherson at night
In Kherson, Russian troops shelled the Central Market and residential areas of the Korabelny district at night.
Russian forces kill four civilians in Donetsk region over past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 3,459 strikes across Donetsk region, targeting 12 settlements. As a result of the attacks, four civilians were killed and 12 others wounded.
Casualties reported as Russians attack Rodynske and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region
Russian troops attacked the towns of Rodynske and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region with a drone and air-dropped bombs. One woman was killed and four people were injured.