Russia shells 6 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled six communities in Sumy Oblast on July 23, firing over 50 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
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Culture minister Tkachenko resigns
Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko announced on July 21 that he had submitted his resignation.
Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on July 19, firing almost 100 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
ISW: Crimean Bridge attack continues to affect Russian logistics in southern Ukraine
The Crimean Bridge targeted on July 17 remains one of two ground lines of communication (GLOCs) supporting Russia’s southern force grouping. The other route passes through the occupied Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts, the Institute for the Study of War explained.
Russia unleashes drones on southern Ukraine, fire reported in Mykolaiv
Russian forces launched drone attacks on Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts overnight on July 18, according to the Southern Operational Command update.
ISW: Russian sources claim another general dismissed
Several Russian sources reported on July 15 that the Russian military leadership dismissed Major General Vladimir Seliverstov, a 106th Guards Airborne division commander. The Institute for the Study of War said in their latest assessment that the reason for Seliverstov’s dismissal is unknown.
Russia shells 8 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled eight communities in Sumy Oblast on July 2, firing over 110 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Telegram.
Writer Victoria Amelina dies following Kramatorsk strike
The writers' association PEN Ukraine said in a statement that Ukrainian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina died on July 1 after she was critically injured in a Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk.
ISW: Russian forces remain unlikely to cause an intentional 'accident' at Zaporizhzhia plant
The Russian forces would not be able to control the consequences of an intentional radiological incident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the Institute for the Study of War said in its latest update on June 30.
Russian occupation authorities demolish over 300 buildings in Mariupol since May 2022
More than 300 houses have been completely demolished after the occupation of Mariupol, exiled advisor to city mayor Petro Andriushchenko reported on June 26. He added that Russian occupation authorities have recently demolished two high-rises located at 77 and 79 Metallurhiv Ave.
Trial in case of Pavel Sheremet’s murder to start anew
The Shevchenko District Court of Kyiv will begin to re-examine the murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet. The case was being tried by a jury, one juror was mobilized and another left Ukraine, triggering a retrial.
Russian military leaders urge Wagner boss to stop his 'march for justice' as Moscow beefs up security
Russian military leaders appealed to the Wagner Group in the early hours of June 24 to stand down following a video statement in which Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin called the Russian military leadership "evil" and vowed a "march for justice."
ISW: Kremlin continues to lower requirements for Russian military service to increase recruitment
Analysts at Washington-based think tank the Institute for the Study of War say that the Kremlin continues to lower eligibility requirements for Russian military service in an effort to increase its recruitment pool.
Russia shells 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled seven communities in Sumy Oblast on June 20, firing over 109 rounds from various types of weapons, according to the Sumy Oblast Military Administration update.
Civilian mortality rates increase in occupied Mariupol
Civilian mortality from natural causes in the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol is on the rise and has surpassed 400 people per week, according to the Ukrainian military's National Resistance Center.
ISW: Ukrainian forces may be temporarily pausing counteroffensive operations to reevaluate tactics
The Institute for the Study of War quoted the head of the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center Colonel Margo Grosberg who said on June 16 that "we won't see an offensive (operation by Ukraine) over the next seven days.”
Zelensky: 'There will be no alternative to our steps for de-occupation.'
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized in his evening address on June 18 that Russia's primary focus should be on preparing its society for the consequences of destroying its own future.
Explosions reported in Odesa
A number of explosions were heard in southern port of Odesa overnight on June 19. Ukraine's Air Force warned earlier about a missile threat.
ISW: Prigozhin shows no interest in formally subordinating Wagner to the Russian Defense Ministry
Wagner financier Yevgeny Prigozhin sarcastically criticized the Russian Defense Ministry formalization efforts on June 17. He had previously portrayed himself as compliant with the order for volunteer formations to sign formal contracts by July 1.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 20 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine’s air defenses shot down all 20 Shahed-136/131 drones launched by Russian forces overnight on June 15, the Air Force said in its morning update.
ISW: Ukraine continues counteroffensive operations in at least 3 directions
The Institute for the Study of War cited Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar who said on June 14 that Ukrainian troops have made gains, advancing between 200 to 500 meters in unspecified sectors of the Bakhmut front and 300 to 350 meters in unspecified parts of the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Latvia allocates another $460,000 of aid to Ukraine after Kakhovka dam disaster
The Latvian government agreed on June 13, to grant additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine of around 430,000 euro ($464,000) to mitigate the consequences of the bombing of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant.
3 killed, over 30 injured in Russia's attack on Kryvyi Rih
Russia's missile attack on a five-story building in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's Kryvyi Rih left at least three killed and 25 wounded, regional governor Serhii Lysak reported on June 13. According to Lysak, 19 out of 25 injured civilians have to be taken to the hospital.
ISW: Russia's military formalization efforts aim at restricting Prigozhin's independence
The Institute for the Study of War said that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the Russian military command are seeking to regain favor with Russian President Vladimir Putin following successful defensive operations in southern Ukraine.
Mayor: Russia strikes civilian buildings in Kryvyi Rih
A few civilian buildings in central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih were targeted by Russian air strikes overnight on June 13, Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul reported.
Drones crash in Russia's Kaluga Oblast
A drone crashed early on June 11 near the village of Strelkovka in Russia's Kaluga Oblast, the regional governor Vladislav Shapsha reported on his official Telegram page.
Russian proxies face water supply problems in Crimea following Kakhovka dam destruction
After the destruction of Kakhovka Dam, Russian-occupied Crimea is facing serious water supply problems, the Ukrainian military's National Resistance Center reported on June 10.
ISW: Ukrainian forces launch counteroffensive operations in multiple fronts
Ukrainian forces engaged in counteroffensive operations in several areas of the front line on June 10, the Institute for the Study of War said in their latest assessment.
Military intelligence: Ukraine unaware of whereabouts of POWs Russia transferred to Hungary
Ukraine currently lacks information on the whereabouts of prisoners of war who were reportedly transferred to Hungary, as previously announced by the Russian Orthodox Church, Andriy Yusov, military intelligence spokesperson, said on air.
UN: 700,000 lack access to drinking water following Kakhovka Dam destruction
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine has significantly deteriorated following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, according to the United Nations' top aid official.
Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled nine communities in Sumy Oblast on June 10, firing over 130 rounds from various types of weapons, according to the Sumy Oblast Military Administration.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 4 cruise missiles, 10 drones launched by Russia.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down four of six cruise missiles and ten of 16 drones that Russia used to attack military facilities and critical infrastructure overnight on June 9, the Air Force of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported.
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