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Sunday, July 19
At least 1 killed, 13 injured after major Russian attack rocks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, damages residential buildings
One person has been killed, and 13 others have been injured, with residential buildings damaged and set ablaze in Kyiv after a major Russian ballistic missile attack targeted Ukraine's capital overnight on July 19.
Hungary's president reluctantly agrees to step down amid push from Magyar
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok on July 18 agreed to step down from his role, signing off on constitutional changes that would end his term on July 20, while maintaining criticism of the push.
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil depot in Stavropol Krai, hits targets in occupied Crimea, Luhansk
Ukraine struck an oil depot in Russia's Stavropol Krai and hit several targets in the occupied territories overnight on July 19, monitoring channels reported.
Saturday, July 18
2 Russian logistics centers, oil depot hit as Kyiv launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow
"These are Russian logistics facilities, specifically warehouses used to supply war materiel: navigation equipment, components for drone production, and other supplies for the Russian army," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
'Changes are definitely coming' — Ukrainians take to streets for 3rd day of protests over military leadership crisis
Protesters took to the streets again on July 18 with two demands: reinstate ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and fire Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Botswana warns Russia trafficking its citizens into Ukraine war at 'alarming rate'
"These individuals are often promised employment opportunities, only to discover upon arrival that they are being forced into active combat," Botswana's International Relations Ministry said on July 18.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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"We are increasing the price Russia pays for its aggression against our country and our people," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.
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