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.
The Kyiv Independent news desk
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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
Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses VP Kamala Harris
"I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country to stand down," U.S. President Joe Biden announced on July 21.
Zelensky on Trump's peace plan: No one can push Ukraine to give up territory for peace
"If one person in the world, and this person is Donald Trump, can stop the war in 24 hours, the question is what price, and who will pay?" Zelensky said in an interview with BBC.
Around 20,000 Russians died in Kharkiv offensive, Zelensky says
Around 20,000 Russians troops were killed during Russia's failed offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during an interview with the BBC.
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."
Media: Polish volunteer fighter dies in Ukraine
Tomasz Marcin Sekala died in Luhansk Oblast, according to PAP. A funeral was held in Kyiv on July 20.
Klitschko: Zelensky 'risks political suicide' in case of concessions to Russia, will need to hold referendum
"How can we explain to the country that we need to give up pieces of our territory that cost the lives of thousands of our fighting heroes? Whatever move he makes, our president risks political suicide," he said.
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.
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.
A quarter of Moscow's Il-76 planes failed due to low-quality parts, Russian media reports
Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation against the supplier of the failed parts.
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.
Azerbaijan could export gas through Ukraine after Russia deal expires
Ukraine and the EU have approached Azerbaijan to discuss supplying natural gas to Europe via Ukraine once an existing contract with Russia expires at the end of 2024, President Ilham Aliyev said, Bloomberg reported.
US preparing new sanctions against China for supporting Russia's war efforts
The United States plans to impose new sanctions against Chinese entities that fuel Russia's war in Ukraine. Chinese banks may also be targeted.
Russian involvement in Farion assassination not ruled out, Zelensky says
The investigation into the assassination of Ukrainian lawmaker and linguist Iryna Farion is considering all possible leads, "including the one that leads to Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July 20.
Bus carrying Ukrainians crashes in Poland, 9 injured
A bus carrying Ukrainians crashed in Poland, injuring all nine passengers on board, Polish police reported on July 20.
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.
Drone attack damages power, water supply in Poltava Oblast
A Russian drone attack in Poltava Oblast overnight left thousands of people without power and running water, Governor Filip Pronin 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.
Russian forces attack energy facility in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces launched an attack against Sumy Oblast overnight on July 20, damaging an energy facility in the Konotop district.
Zelensky, Trump hold call, discuss future of US support
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, former U.S. president and Republican presidential nominee, held a phone call on July 19, five years after a fateful 2019 phone call between the two led to Trump’s first impeachment.
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
Volunteers recruited to Ukrainian Legion will have right to return to Poland, official says
Warsaw will not be involved in recruiting for the first Ukrainian Legion, and volunteers will be able to return to Poland after completing their service, Pawel Zalewski, Poland's deputy defense minister, told Polskie Radio on July 19.
Former Ukrainian MP injured after assassination attempt in Lviv
An unidentified person opened fire on Iryna Farion, a far-right Ukrainian former lawmaker and linguist, in the city of Lviv on July 19, Zaxid.net media outlet reported.
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.
Nearly 5,000 workers evacuated from Russian-occupied nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia, minister says
Around 5,000 workers were rescued from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said on July 19 during a press conference.
Belarus sentences German man to death by firing squad for 'terrorism'
A German man has been sentenced to death by a court in Belarus after being accused of committing crimes including "terrorism," and "mercenary activity," a human rights group 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.
EU allocates nearly $110 million to restore, protect Ukraine's energy system
Representatives of Ukraine's state energy grid operator, Ukrenergo, and the KfW Development Bank signed an agreement worth 100 million euros (nearly $110 million) for energy projects, Ukrenergo announced on July 19.
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.
EU assessing controversial draft law on corruption penalties, deputy PM says
The European Commission is assessing a draft law that proposes controversial changes to Ukraine's criminal code, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna told Interfax Ukraine on July 19.
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