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.
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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.
Trump to pursue his vision for ending war in Ukraine – State Department
U.S. President Donald Trump will actively pursue the implementation of his approach to ending the war in Ukraine.
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 An-124 Ruslan successfully relocated to Germany after modernization
Ukraine’s An-124-100 aircraft has been modernized and successfully relocated to Germany.
Kyiv lawyer gets 15 years in prison for spying for Russian intelligence services
A court has sentenced a lawyer from Kyiv to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property for voluntarily assisting Russian intelligence services.
17 July 2025
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.
Merz: Ukraine to receive Patriot systems in coming weeks
Ukraine will receive Patriot systems in the coming weeks, with all issues currently being coordinated at the level of defense ministries.
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.
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.
Polish FM shares details of meeting with Russian diplomat after Vinnytsia factory strikes
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Russian diplomat that the products of the Polish company Barlinek in Ukraine are for civilian use, therefore Russia's strike on the company's plant in Vinnytsia is contrary to international law and may have legal consequences in the future.
Tornadoes, dust storms increase in southern Ukraine — meteorologist
In southern Ukraine, the intensity of natural phenomena such as tornadoes will increase, in particular due to the consequences of the Russians blowing up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.
Czech ammo initiative secures funding for Ukraine through mid-2026 – Ambassador
At least for the first half of 2026, funds have already been accumulated for the purchase of ammunition for Ukraine as part of the Czech initiative.
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.
Ukraine returns 1,000 more bodies of deceased as part of repatriation efforts
As a result of ongoing repatriation efforts, the bodies of 1,000 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine.