Russian forces launch new attack on Shostka community
Russian troops have launched a second attack on the Shostka community in the Sumy region, using six guided aerial bombs, which caused a fire at the site of impact.
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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.
US House of Representatives votes to extend military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted in favor of continuing military assistance to Ukraine.
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.
Civilian infrastructure damaged as Russians attack Kharkiv region
Over the past day, Russian forces attacked 10 settlements in Kharkiv region, causing damage and destruction to civilian infrastructure.
Russian landmine injures volunteers delivering aid in Kherson region
In the evening of July 18, three volunteers were injured after their vehicle hit a Russian landmine in the village of Veletenske, Kherson region.
Russian drones attack Shostka, civilian infrastructure, homes damaged
Last night, Russian troops attacked the town of Shostka in Sumy region with drones, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
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.
Massive Russian attack on Pavlohrad: fire station, enterprises, apartment building damaged
Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack at Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, with explosions reported in Pavlohrad, Dnipro, Synelnykove, and Nikopol districts. Significant damage has been reported.
Australia delivers first batch of Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The Australian government has completed the delivery of the first batch of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, following a decision made in October 2024.
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.
Over 500 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one civilian killed
Over the past day, the Russian invaders launched 510 strikes at 18 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of an enemy attack in Vasylivka district, a 64-year-old man was killed.
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.
Ukrainian drones crush Russian positions in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
Aerial reconnaissance units of the 4th Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service used Baba Yaga drones to destroy 11 Russian hideouts in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector.
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.
UOC-MP priest from Donetsk region to stand trial for spying on Ukrainian forces
The case of a priest from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) in Volnovakha district of Donetsk region, who allegedly passed information about the location of Ukrainian Defense Forces to Russian intelligence, has been submitted to court.
Ukraine returns another group of teenagers from Russian-occupied territories
Another group of Ukrainian teenagers has been rescued from Russian-occupied territories, where they had become targets of Russian security services for refusing to comply with the occupiers' imposed rules.
Russia escalates subversive activity against Europe's critical infrastructure – Ukraine intel
The number of Russia's hybrid attacks in Europe has surged dramatically since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with energy, transportation, and communications remaining the primary targets.
Stefanishyna outlines key tasks as special representative for cooperation with US
The key tasks of the newly appointed Special Representative for Cooperation with the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, will be to implement the agreement on subsoil resources, launch a mechanism for purchasing American weapons, and strengthen coordination between the United States, NATO, and the EU.
Russian agent caught plotting bomb attack on Odesa military enlistment office
In Odesa, counterintelligence officers from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police have detained a Russian agent who was planning to bomb the regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (military enlistment office).
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Victim of Russian strike on June 29 died in Carpathian region
A woman who was injured in an air strike carried out by Russian troops on June 29 has died in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
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.
Bezsmertny says Russia's potential gradually being exhausted
Russia is trying to make the most of Trump's 50-day “ultimatum” to increase pressure on the front. However, its potential is gradually weakening, and this is already evident in all areas.
Debris from rocket fell in Poltava community
In the Poltava community, debris fell on open ground as a result of a Russian missile attack on Friday evening.
Russian forces concentrating most efforts in Donetsk region – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the frontline situation and emphasized that the enemy is focusing its greatest efforts in Donetsk region.