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.
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21 July 2025
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.
Russian attack on Kyiv: Injury toll rises to eight, one dead
The number of people injured in the overnight Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv has risen to eight, with one person confirmed dead.
Two killed, 15 injured in overnight Russian attack – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia launched over 420 drones and more than 20 missiles, including ballistic missiles, against Ukraine overnight. The attack left two people dead and 15 others injured, among them a 12-year-old child.
Ukrainian air defenses intercept 200 Russian attack drones, 24 missiles overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces downed 200 Russian Shahed-type attack drones and 24 missiles of various types on the night of July 20-21.
War update: 154 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours, enemy most active in Pokrovsk sector
On July 20, Ukrainian forces engaged in 154 combat clashes with Russian invading forces.
One dead, six injured in Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv
One person was killed and six others injured, including a 15-year-old girl, in a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv in the early hours of July 21.
Russian army loses 1,170 soldiers and one air defense system in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to July 21, 2025, amount to approximately 1,043,160 people, including 1,170 in the last 24 hours.
Lukianivska metro station closed for entry and exit after Russian attack on Kyiv
In Kyiv, the Lukianivska metro station is closed for entry and exit after an attack by enemy drones and missiles.
Ivano-Frankivsk hit by most massive attack since war began, casualties reported, says mayor
Ivano-Frankivsk suffered a combined attack by Russian forces using missiles and strike drones last night.
FPV drone operators stop Russian motorcycle assault in Lyman direction
In the Lyman direction, FPV drone operators from the MARA 66 OMBr unmanned systems battalion named after Prince Mstislav the Brave stopped a Russian motorcycle assault.
Roof of building on fire in Kyiv after enemy attack
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, a non-residential building caught fire during an attack by Russian drones.
Border guards capture Russian marine in Kursk direction
Soldiers from the 5th Border Guard Detachment in the Kursk direction captured a private from the 40th Separate Marine Brigade of the Russian Pacific Fleet.
20 July 2025
War update: Ukrainian forces neutralized over 200 occupiers in Pokrovsk sector
On July 20, Ukrainian forces engaged in 122 combat clashes with Russian invaders, including 34 assaults repelled in the Pokrovsk sector.
Two injured as Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops shelled the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, injuring two people. A missile strike also targeted the Pavlohrad district.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) decision “On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions),” which imposes sanctions against five individuals, including politicians and bloggers known for their pro-Russian narratives.
Number of victims of Russian drone strike on Sumy rises to two
The number of victims of the Russian drone strike on the center of Sumy has increased to two people, including one child.
56 combat clashes on frontline, one-third of which occured in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 56 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, 17 of which occured in the Pokrovsk sector.
Zelensky: Additional contracts for production and supply of drones to be signed next week
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation at the front and discussed the issue of increasing the production and supply of drones for the Armed Forces.
Defense Minister and National Security and Defense Council Secretary discussed the production of weapons
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and deputy defense ministers responsible for international cooperation and procurement. They discussed the production of weapons, in particular interceptor drones.
Russian drone attacks Sumy territorial community, child injured
During the day, a Russian strike UAV attacked the Sumy territorial community, causing damage, affecting the power supply system, and injuring a child.
Ukraine takes concrete steps to enforce arbitration awards and recover funds from Gazprom
Ukraine is taking specific steps to collect funds from the Russian corporation Gazprom under international arbitration awards.
Apples from North Korea appear in Russian stores
Apples imported from North Korea have begun appearing on the shelves of Russian supermarkets.