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.
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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.
Zelensky: We are going to work on giving Trump more reasons to slap sanctions on Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is going to work on giving U.S. President Donald Trump more reasons to slap sanctions on Russia.
23,800 residents remain in active combat zone in Donetsk Region
23,800 residents, including 115 children, remain in the active combat zone in the Donetsk Region.
Helicopter funded by Czech activists to be transferred to Ukrainian intelligence
The helicopter, funded by Czech activists, will soon be delivered to Ukrainian intelligence.
Russians strike ambulance in Kherson region with drone, injure medics
Russian military attacked another ambulance in the Kherson region with a drone, injuring two medical workers.
Germany does not confirm Patriot delivery to Ukraine by Trump
Berlin has not confirmed Trump's statements that the Patriot air defense systems, which Germany and its partners plan to purchase from the US for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, are “already on their way” to Ukraine.
Russian drones hit Dnipro logistics facility, causing death and disruption
In Dnipro, 12 enemy drones struck the terminal of the logistics company Delivery overnight on July 17, resulting in the death of an employee and injuries to two others.
No demobilization until Ukraine wins – Zelensky calls for quality rotations
Demobilization will take place once Ukraine defeats the enemy, and until then, quality troop rotations are necessary.
Casualties reported as Russians shell Kostiantynivka
Russian invading forces shelled the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, killing two civilians and injuring one person.
Russians attempting to build pontoon bridges across Oskil to storm Kupiansk –military
Russian invading forces are attempting to construct pontoon crossings for armored vehicles across the Oskil River, creating conditions to encircle or storm the town of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region.
Russians struck Cherkasy region with UAVs, hitting infrastructure facility
Russian troops struck the Kaniv community in Cherkasy region with a UAV, hitting an infrastructure facility.
Enemy attacks Kherson and two settlements in region, wounded reported
In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kherson and the village of Dudchany in the Kherson region with UAVs. A man was wounded in the regional center, and another person was wounded in Bilozerka as a result of artillery shelling.