Apples from North Korea appear in Russian stores
Apples imported from North Korea have begun appearing on the shelves of Russian supermarkets.
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German politicians discuss the fate of Nord Stream with Moscow behind closed doors
After the large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Putin's regime established a network of contacts in Germany, in particular to restart the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Russian army struck village near Kherson, leaving two people wounded
In the morning, the occupiers struck the village of Zymivnyk near the city of Kherson, wounding a minor girl and a man.
Air Defense Forces destroyed 25 of 57 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine
Defense Forces shot down 18 drones used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine since yesterday evening, while seven more enemy UAV simulators were lost/jammed by electronic warfare means.
Four civilians killed and six wounded in Donetsk Region in 24 hours
Four civilians were killed and six were wounded in the Donetsk Region over the past 24 hours.
War update: 154 combat clashes over past day, fiercest fighting on Pokrovsk front
On July 19, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 154 combat clashes with Russian forces along the frontline.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,040 over past day
As of July 20, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine have reached approximately 1,041,990 personnel, with 1,040 killed in the past 24 hours alone.
SSU marks 2,000 Russian tanks eliminated since invasion
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, combat units of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have destroyed 2,000 enemy tanks.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Rice: Trump's new stance on Putin marks turning point in Ukraine war
Former U.S. Secretary of State (2005–2009) Condoleezza Rice believes that Donald Trump’s recent statements about Russia mark a “turning point” in the effort to achieve peace for Ukraine.
19 July 2025
Zelensky: Agreements with Trump must be implemented as quickly as possible
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in his evening address that Ukraine must implement its agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump as swiftly as possible.
One civilian injured in Russian strike on Kostiantynivka
In the Donetsk region, Russian forces have once again attacked the city of Kostiantynivka, wounding one civilian.
Ukrainian drone forces destroy experimental Russian EW system
Operators of the 424th Svarog Battalion of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have detected and destroyed an experimental Russian electronic warfare system known as the KOP-2.
Ukrainian drone forces destroy experimental Russian EW system
Operators of the 424th Svarog Battalion of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have detected and destroyed an experimental Russian electronic warfare system known as the KOP-2.
Ukrainian Embassy debunks false claims about Ambassador Bodnar’s speech in Poland
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland has warned that false and manipulative information is being spread on social media regarding the speech of Ukraine’s Ambassador to Poland Vasyl Bodnar during this year’s commemoration of the Volyn tragedy held in Chełm on July 11.
War update: 38 battles since morning, fighting ongoing in five sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 38 combat engagements between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the highest number occurring in the Pokrovsk sector. Battles are ongoing in five sectors.
Volunteer, Odesa Aviation Club director Oborin killed in action
Kostiantyn Oborin, director of the Odesa Aviation Club and volunteer who rescued 29 Ukrainian soldiers from captivity in 2014, was killed during a combat mission in the war.
Shmyhal: Ukrainian weapons production has increased 35-fold
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's defense production has increased 35 times and now accounts for 40% of all weapons used at the front.
Newly appointed language ombudsman outlines five priority tasks
Olena Ivanovska, the newly appointed Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, has identified five key areas she considers urgent.
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.
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.
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.
Netherlands’ FM on 18th sanctions package: ‘Ramping up economic pressure with robust measures’
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp emphasized the importance of the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia, highlighting the EU’s determination to intensify economic pressure.
Poland welcomes 18th EU sanctions package targeting Russia's war machine
Poland welcomes the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia, which is aimed at crippling the Russian war machine.
Ukraine’s Teletactica raises $1.5M to scale up innovations
Ukraine’s defense tech company Teletactica has raised USD 1.5 million in investments to develop electronic warfare (EW) resistant communications systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground robotic systems.
18 July 2025
Romania ready to assist Ukraine in defense and reconstruction
Romania and Germany, together with their partners, can help Ukraine now and after the war ends.
Ukrainian sabotage groups penetrated 600 km into Russian territory, says former intelligence deputy Pavlenko
Special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine conducted operations during which they entered 600 km deep into Russian territory. In particular, they entered the Novgorod region, where a Tu-22M3 bomber was destroyed.
Council of Europe says reduced US aid harms return of deported Ukrainian children
Cuts in US foreign aid and sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump's administration against the International Criminal Court are hampering efforts to track down thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the full-scale war.