Ammo depot at Crimea training ground hit - reports
In the Kirovsky district in the temporarily occupied Crimea, at the Starokrymsky training ground, an ammunition depot detonated reportedly as a result of a strike.
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19 July 2023
Milley on Ukraine’s counteroffensive: sometimes units have to slow down to advance further
Military analysts have failed to predict the exact pace of the Ukrainian counteroffensive against the Russian invasion troops due to the unpredictable realities of war.
Ukraine intercepts all Shahed drones on approaches to Kyiv
Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed all kamikaze drones Russia had launched at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight Wednesday.
Russia holds military musicians captive - Coordination Center
Russia is holding musicians of the orchestra of the 36th Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynsky in captivity, which is a direct violation of international humanitarian law.
Recent attack on Kerch Bridge likely to have continuing ramifications on Russian logistics – ISW
The July 17 attack on the Kerch Strait Bridge will likely have continuing ramifications on Russian logistics in southern Ukraine.
18 July 2023
Air defense, ammo and armor: Reznikov sums up results of Ramstein-14 meeting
The 14th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format has demonstrated the unwavering global support for Ukraine.
Coalition collectively trained more than 63,000 Ukrainian troops – Milley
The international coalition in support of Ukraine has trained more than 63,000 troops for the counteroffensive.
14th Ramstein format meeting participants discuss Ukrainian pilots' F-16 training
The preparation of practical F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots was one of the main topics of the 14th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.
War update: Heavy battles ongoing on five sections of front
Heavy battles are ongoing in Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka directions. Eighteen combat engagements took place there during the day.
Defense forces seize initiative in Kupyansk direction – Maliar
In Kupyansk direction, the offensive of the Russian troops was unsuccessful, the initiative is already on the side of Ukraine’s defense forces.
Hundreds of cars queue up on Kerch Bridge, ferry
After the opening of reverse traffic on the Kerch Bridge, queues of hundreds of cars formed.
U.S. prepares new $1.3B military aid package for Ukraine - Reuters
The United States plans to announce a new allocation of funds for the purchase of military assistance to Ukraine worth $1.3 billion in the coming days.
Austin: We’ll continue to move heaven and earth to get Ukraine what it needs
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has stated that the United States, together with its allies and partners, will make every effort to ensure that Ukraine receives everything it needs to resist Russian aggression.
Invaders shell Dvorichna in Kharkiv region, one killed, one injured
A person was killed and another injured as a result of the shelling of the village of Dvorichna in Kharkiv region.
On debris of drone attacked Mykolaiv last night, found inscription "made in Ireland"
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak published a photo of the engine carburetor from an enemy Shahed-136/131 attack drone that attacked Mykolaiv at night and called for tougher sanctions.
AFU daily destroys Russians, boats with saboteurs on left bank of Dnipro river - Military spox
The progress of Ukrainian troops sometimes looks insignificant, but the overall success of the Defense Forces is quite convincing. On the left bank, due to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russians suffer losses every day.
Syrskyi about counteroffensive: Recapturing Bakhmut is a matter of honor
The commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, said in an interview with the BBC that there will be no fast results in the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Humeniuk believes that Russian shelling of Odesa connected to 'grain deal'
The shelling of Odesa by Russians is most likely related to the 'grain deal' rather than the attack on the Crimean bridge.
Ihnat: Ukraine can't put air defense along entire border, so we need F-16s
Providing Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets will significantly increase the downing rate of enemy air targets and protect Ukraine's airspace.
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.
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.