Politico: US expects to start delivering Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September
U.S. Abrams tanks could be deployed to the Ukrainian battlefield in September, Politico reports, citing six people familiar with the planning.
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Ukraine's fencer Kharlan calls for rule change after disqualification
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan has said rules have to change following her disqualification for refusing to shake hands with her defeated Russian opponent on July 27.
Russia shells 9 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 1
Russian forces attacked nine communities in Sumy Oblast on July 27, firing more than 80 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Facebook.
ISW: Ukrainian forces continue counteroffensive operations in at least 3 directions
Ukrainian troops are continuing counteroffensive operations in at least three sectors of the front line as of July 24, according to the Institute for the Study of War's latest update.
Russia shells 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled seven communities in Sumy Oblast on July 24, firing over 100 rounds from various types of weapons, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on Facebook.
ISW: Putin reveals concern over potential threats Wagner Group, Prigozhin may pose to him
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin made several significant symbolic gestures during his July 23 meeting with Alexander Lukashenko, the Institute for the Study of War said in their latest report.
Explosions reported in Moscow, mayor claims drone attack
Russia's Defense Ministry reported on its Telegram channel that two drones hit central Moscow in the early hours of July 24. Fragments of a drone were found later some two kilometers away from Russia's Defense Ministry's main building.
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.
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.
