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In 2026, Ukraine will need at least USD 120 billion for defense purposes.
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In Sevastopol, command of 12th anti-aircraft missile regiment is trying to protect equipment from attacks by AFU - partisans
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the command of the Sevastopol 12th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment is taking measures to protect equipment from attacks by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Ukrainian intelligence reveals data on new Russian recon drone built entirely from Chinese parts
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has published data on a new Russian drone used both for reconnaissance and as a decoy to detect and overload Ukrainian air defense systems. All components and modules in the drone are of Chinese origin.
Ground drones help Ukrainian intelligence eliminate around 100 Russian troops on two fronts
Military intelligence operatives continue to advance the use of ground-based robotic systems for logistics, evacuation, and the destruction of enemy personnel and fortifications.
22 July 2025
NABU will not be subordinate to Prosecutor General after signing of law on reducing powers - PG Kravchenko
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau will not be subordinate to the Prosecutor General after the signing of the law on reducing the bureau's powers.
Verkhovna Rada passes law curbing NABU powers to restore constitutional norms, says SSU head Maliuk
The head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Maliuk, stated that the vote by members of parliament in favor of a law that reduces the powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is a return to the Constitution.
SSU head Maliuk tells G7 ambassadors agency will keep rooting out Russian agents in state bodies
During a meeting with representatives of the G7 member states, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, stated that the SSU will continue to root out Russian agents in any state body of Ukraine.
Kyiv activists demand veto of law weakening NABU, SAP independence
Protesters gathered in the capital on the square near the Ivan Franko Theater to oppose the law passed by parliament to reduce the powers of anti-corruption bodies - NABU and SAP - and demand that the president veto it.
Enemy to try active frontline advance over next two months, says spox Trehubov
In the east, Russian occupation forces are conducting assaults with small infantry groups, using light equipment and aviation. They are likely to try to actively advance over the next two months.
Kovalenko says Russia using negotiations to stall for time
The Russian Federation is trying to use negotiations to stall for time until the end of US President Donald Trump's “50 days.
Russia attempting breakthrough between Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka, Ukraine holding line
On the eastern front, Russian occupation forces are trying to push through to the area between the towns of Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka to gain operational space for further offensive actions. However, Ukraine’s Defense Forces are successfully holding them back.
Frontline sees 75 battles since morning, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 75 combat clashes have occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders. Fighting is ongoing on five fronts, with the Pokrovsk sector being the most intense.
Russian forces strike Kherson, damaging educational facility
Russian troops have once again shelled Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district, damaging an educational institution.
Blackouts, infrastructure damage reported in Sumy region following Russian strike
A Russian strike has left part of Sumy region cut off electricity supply.
Russian attacks on Sloviansk leave eight civilians injured
In Sloviansk, Donetsk region, eight civilians were injured on Tuesday as a result of three enemy attacks.
Ukrainian, Romanian defense ministers discuss joint defense production development
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Romania's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu discussed the current state of and prospects for bilateral defense cooperation, including the development of joint production facilities.
Injury toll from Russian drone attack on Sumy rises to seven
The number of people injured in the July 22 drone attack on the Sumy community has increased to seven.
Ukrainian forces regroup on flanks, maintain fire control over Kamianske – military spox
Ukrainian forces continue a mobile defensive operation near the village of Kamianske in the Zaporizhzhia sector, where the situation remains dynamic.
Russian drone strike on Sumy kills 60-year-old woman
Russian forces have once again targeted the city of Sumy with a drone, killing a 60-year-old woman.
Russia strikes Ukrainian gas infrastructure overnight, causing damage
In the early hours of July 22, Russian forces launched a drone attack targeting gas extraction facilities operated by Naftogaz of Ukraine, resulting in damage to infrastructure. Recovery efforts are currently underway.
EU concerned over Ukraine's actions toward anti-corruption institutions – European Commission
The European Union has expressed concern over Ukraine's recent steps affecting the independence of its key anti-corruption bodies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), according to European Commission Spokesperson Guillaume Mercier.
Azerbaijan to invest in construction of four social facilities in Irpin – Ambassador Husyev
Ukraine and Azerbaijan are working on a draft agreement for the construction of four social facilities in the Kyiv region’s Irpin with funding from the Republic of Azerbaijan.
French foreign minister visits Kharkiv
Ukrainian and French Foreign Ministers Andrii Sybiha and Jean-Noel Barrot visited Kharkiv, where they witnessed the aftermath of Russian terror and discussed ways to mobilize greater support for Ukrainians under attack.
Verkhovna Rada passes controversial law reducing NABU and SAP powers
The Verkhovna Rada passed in the second reading a law on the specifics of pre-trial investigation of criminal offenses related to the disappearance of persons under special circumstances in conditions of martial law, which, according to people's deputies, “effectively liquidates NABU and SAP.”
Russians attack Sumy community with drones, damage civilian infrastructure
Civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged in Sumy as a result of an attack by enemy drones.
Draft law on NABU considered by parliamentary committee without comparative table, says MP
Members of the Law Enforcement Committee considered draft law No. 12414, which could deprive the NABU and SAP (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine) of their independence, without a comparative table of amendments for the second reading. Therefore, they voted blindly.
Zelensky announces next stages of prisoner exchange
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects several stages of prisoner exchanges to be carried out in accordance with the agreements reached at the second meeting in Istanbul.
Russian troops shell Kherson region village with artillery, killing one person
Russian troops fired artillery at the village of Sadove in the suburbs of Kherson in the morning, killing a 52-year-old man who was in his yard at the time of the shelling. At the same time, a 70-year-old woman was injured in the village of Chervonyi Maiak due to the detonation of Russian explosives.
Over 200 km roads with anti‑drone protection planned in Zaporizhzhia
There is already a road with anti-drone protection in the Zaporizhzhia region, which is 6.5 kilometers long, and there are plans to build another 200 kilometers.
Russians attack Sloviansk with Shaheds, one injured
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders attacked the city of Sloviansk with “Shaheds,” leaving one person injured.