War

General Staff: Russia has lost 567,760 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,050 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

Ukraine war latest: Around 20,000 Russians killed in Kharkiv offensive, Zelensky says

Key updates on July 20-21: * Around 20,000 Russians died in Kharkiv offensive, Zelensky says * Front-line troops lack ammunition, drones, Zelensky says * Zelensky on Trump's peace plan: No one can push Ukraine to give up territory for peace * Most Ukrainian POWs haven't seen Red Cross while in Russian captivity, ombudsman

Front-line troops lack ammunition, drones, Zelensky says

"It is very important to ensure that in all key directions, we have the means to inflict maximum losses on the enemy," Zelensky said.

Zelensky: Ukraine must find new ways to hold elections if war drags on

Zelensky emphasized that many factors make holding fair elections challenging during the war, "but in any case, if the war drags on, it will be necessary to look for new tools."

Two Ukrainian photojournalists come under Russian artillery fire, one injured

Olga Kovalyova, senior project manager for the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP), was evacuated and hospitalized after receiving three shrapnel wounds, the UAPP said in a statement. She is in stable condition.

Russia launches 'double-tap' attack on rescue workers in Sumy Oblast

Russian forces launched a "double-tap" attack on first responders as they were curbing the aftermath of the previous attack in Sumy Oblast on July 21, the State Emergency Service said.

Johnson says Trump has 'the strength and bravery' to bring peace to Ukraine

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised Republican nominee Donald Trump's chances to end the Russian war in Ukraine in a July 19 opinion for Daily Mail.

Ukraine downs 35 of 39 Russian drones overnight, Air Force says

Russian forces also launched three Iskander-M ballistic missiles and two Kh-59/69 cruise missiles overnight on July 21, the Air Force reported.

General Staff: Russia has lost 566,710 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 1,100 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on July 21.

US-Japan Patriot missile production delayed by component shortage, Reuters reports

U.S. plans to produce more Patriot air defense missiles — critical for Ukraine's defense against Russia — at Japanese factories is delayed by shortages of a crucial component made by Boeing, four unnamed sources told Reuters.

Ukraine increases defense spending by almost $12 billion in 2024

"Financing the needs of Ukrainian forces is now a top priority. Additional funds for weapons, fortifications, and salaries for servicemen are a critical component of countering the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine," Deputy Defense Minister Yurii Dzhyhyr said.

Germany seeks to increase defense spending over threat of Russian aggression, defense minister says

The agreed budget will see an increase in defense spending by 1.2 billion euros (nearly $1.4 billion), while German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius requested a 6.7 billion euros (nearly $7.3 billion) increase, according to Tagesspiegel.

Death toll from Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv rises to 4

The death toll from a Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv on July 19 has risen to four, Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych reported on July 20.

General Staff: Russia has lost 565,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 990 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

Russian authorities claim Ukrainian drone attack in Rostov Oblast

Russia's Rostov Oblast was targeted by a drone attack overnight, Governor Vasily Golubev claimed on July 20.

Russia still recruiting Cubans due to generous payments, Russian citizenship, Bloomberg reports

Cuban volunteers join the Russian armed forces through informal channels, and the total number involved in Russia's war in Ukraine is "likely in the low hundreds," the source said.

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine aims to end 'hot stage' of war by end of 2024, Zelensky says

Key developments on July 19: * Ukraine aims to end 'hot stage' of war by end of 2024, Zelensky says * UK signs agreement to support Ukraine's domestic arms industry * Ukraine's military intelligence rules out 'powerful Russian offensives' in new directions * 'A very big Russia problem' – NATO commander warns of post-Ukraine war

Volunteer recruitment up 3.5 times over past 2 months, military says

Recruitment for voluntary service in the Ukrainian army has increased by 3.5 times over the past two months compared to the period from late 2022 to spring 2024, Roman Horbach, head of Ukraine's General Staff's personnel department, said on July 19.

Ukraine's military intelligence rules out 'powerful Russian offensives' in new directions

Russian troops continue to push along almost the entire front line, but new "powerful offensives" are unlikely, Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson Andrii Yusov reported on July 19 during a national television broadcast.

Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv injures at least 14, kills 3, including child

Russian forces attacked the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv with a missile on July 19, killing at least three people, including a child, and injuring 14, Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych said.

Warsaw made 'positive decision' that will help Kyiv get F-16s faster, Zelensky says

"And today, we have a positive decision from the Polish government on a specific issue, which will allow Ukraine to receive F-16 jets sooner," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X without elaborating.

Russian tourists cancel Crimea holidays en-masse, Ukrainian military intelligence says

Russian tourists have canceled summer holiday bookings in occupied Crimea en-masse, amid concerns over the "difficult security situation," Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on July 19.

Ukraine downs Russian Su-25 warplane in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Pokrovsk sector of Donetsk Oblast, the Khortytsia group of forces said on July 19.

Thousands of Ukrainian IDPs are struggling to adapt amid housing, employment crises

“There was a summer kitchen, a single bedroom, and a little hallway… and behind the wall lived the pigs and goats,” said Maryna Baliasnykova, an internally displaced Ukrainian. She described the accommodation her family was given by local authorities in western Ukraine after evacuation. Baliasnykova, her husband, and their two

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure 25 over past day

In Donetsk Oblast, five people were killed and seven injured over the past day, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin.

Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast's Chuhuiv injures 9

An early morning Russian attack on a residential building in Chuhuiv in Kharkiv Oblast injured nine people, including a 14-year-old boy, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on July 19.

General Staff: Russia has lost 564,620 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

This number includes 980 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

BBC: NATO allies must prepare for decade of war in Ukraine, Stoltenberg says

"The main message is that the stronger the support for Ukraine and the longer we are willing to commit, the sooner this war can end," Stoltenberg told BBC. "The paradox is that now (Russian) President Putin believes that he can wait us out. So therefore, the war continues."

With a Trump victory more likely, Ukraine launches charm offensive

Russian bombers must be destroyed before launching attacks on Ukraine, diplomat says

"There can be no safe places for murderers... International law requires that all necessary measures be taken to create a safe haven for civilians. By striking legitimate military targets deep inside Russia, we will protect them," said Viktoria Kuvshynnikova, acting permanent representative OSCE said.

Starmer addresses concerns over Europe's ability to support Ukraine ahead of US election

"I'm not going to preempt what may happen in the elections later this year, other than to say that industrial strategy is a very important component of the package that we need to put together," Keir Starmer said.

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian aerial, naval drones attack Russian base in Crimea, source says

Key developments on July 18: * Ukrainian aerial, naval drones attack Russian base in Crimea, source says * Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Urozhaine in Donetsk Oblast * Ukraine signs long-term security deals with Czechia, Slovenia * Zelensky warns European leaders that Putin may use blackmail to undermine unity The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)