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.
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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.
Combat AI from Europe
The defense startup Helsing is reshaping the future of warfare with artificial intelligence – and Russia's aggression against Ukraine has become a major catalyst.
CinC Syrskyi and UK’s top military commander discuss urgent needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, held bilateral talks in Kyiv with representatives of the British delegation led by the UK's Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin.
Ukraine’s Air Defense downs 11 out of 35 Russian drones overnight
Overnight on July 18, Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 11 out of 35 Russian drones launched, while six others were lost from radar tracking.
Injuries, damage reported as Russians attack Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region
Early on July 18, Russian troops struck Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region, injuring four people and causing damage.
War update: 180 clashes on front lines over past day, third of them in Pokrovsk sector
On July 17, Ukrainian forces engaged in 180 combat clashes with Russian troops across the frontline, with one-third of them taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
One killed, two injured in Russian drone attack on Dnipropetrovsk region
In the early hours of July 18, Russian forces launched a drone attack on the Pavlohrad district in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one man and injuring two others.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine rises by 1,180 over past day
Russia suffered about 1,039,830 military casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and July 18, 2025, with 1,180 personnel killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russia launch 490 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian forces launched 490 strikes on 15 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on July 17.
Russian command encourages sexual violence by its troops – government commissioner
Reports of sexual violence committed by Russian military personnel against civilians and prisoners of war must be substantiated and demonstrate a pattern of systematic abuse in order for Russia to potentially be recognized at the UN level as a state responsible for conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).
Ukrainian border guards destroy two tanks, artillery piece, about ten occupiers in Donetsk region
Operators from the Phoenix reconnaissance and strike UAV unit of the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service destroyed a tank, a D-20 howitzer, and enemy shelters in the Donetsk region, eliminating approximately ten Russian invaders.
Ukraine invites foreign arms manufacturers to test their weapons in war against Russia
Ukraine will let foreign arms companies test out their latest weapons on the front line of its war against Russia's invasion.
One injured as Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia district with at least nine drones
The Russian army launched an overnight attack on the Zaporizhzhia district using at least nine Shahed drones, resulting in fires and destruction of non-residential buildings. A 79-year-old man sustained injuries.
Russian drone attacks civilian in Kherson again
The Russian military attacked a 72-year-old man with a drone in the Dnipro District of Kherson.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister called Hungary's ban on entry of three Ukrainian soldiers manipulation
Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha called Hungary's decision to ban three Ukrainian military officials from entering its territory absurd and unfounded.
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Slovakia to rescind veto on 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Friday
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has agreed to stop resisting the adoption of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia and will allow it to be adopted on Friday.
131 clashes on the frontline, more than third of them in Pokrovsk sector
There were 131 combat clashes on the front line, with the Russians making 48 attempts to advance on the positions of the Defense Forces in the Pokrovsk sector.
Washington rushes to provide weapons to Ukraine
The United States, following President Donald Trump's plan for Europe to purchase weapons, sought to quickly supply weapons to Ukraine and considered the possibility of selling Patriot air defense systems from its reserves.
White House explained what awaits Russia if it doesn't agree to peace deal in 50 days
If the Kremlin doesn't go for peace in Ukraine, “very steep tariffs” and secondary sanctions will be imposed on Russia, as well as on countries that buy oil from it, which should have an extra impact on the Russian economy.
Ambassador of Ukraine to Czech Republic: Ukrainians contribute more to Czech budget than it spends on them
About 70% of Ukrainian asylum seekers of working age in the Czech Republic are employed and bring economic benefits to the Czech Republic
Helsing defence company: Scale and innovation of drone production in Ukraine are impressive
Ukraine has great potential in the field of drone production, and the scale and innovation are impressive.
New Prime Minister: New government is one of smallest in terms of number of ministers in history
The recently constituted government of Ukraine, which was inaugurated on Thursday, is one of the most diminutive in terms of the number of ministers in recent memory.
Poland downgrades diplomatic relations with Hungary
Poland is downgrading diplomatic relations with Hungary because there are “many different problems” in relations between Warsaw and Budapest, the first of which is the granting of political asylum to former Polish Deputy Minister of Justice Marcin Romanowski.