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Russian drone strike damages Regional Military Administration building in Sumy
Russian forces launched a drone strike on Sumy on July 26, damaging the building of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, regional governor Oleh Hryhorov reported.

Lithuania to allocate $32 million toward joint purchase of Patriot missile systems for Ukraine
Lithuania plans to contribute up to 30 million euro ($32.5 million) toward the joint purchase of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT reported on July 26.

'Resistance inside Russia is growing' — Su-27UB jet set alight in Krasnodar Krai, Ukraine's HUR claims
"Resistance to the Kremlin regime inside Russia is growing," Ukraine's military intelligence agency said.

After being battered by Ukraine, Russia hopes to 'strengthen' Black Sea Fleet
"In the coming years, the Black Sea sailors will be further strengthened — with the arrival of new frigates, corvettes, aviation, marine robotic complexes," Nikolai Patrushev, the head of Russia's Maritime Collegium, said.

Russia could be ready for 'confrontation with Europe' by 2027, Polish prime minister says
"Russia will be ready for confrontation with Europe — and therefore with us — as early as 2027," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

Ukraine 'thwarts Russian plan for Sumy Oblast,' Zelensky says
Russia opened a new front in Sumy Oblast in early June, capturing around a dozen border villages.

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