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2 Russian logistics centers, oil depot hit as Kyiv launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow
The latest attack on oil infrastructure in Russia's capital region comes exactly one month after Ukrainian forces launched their largest-ever drone attack on Moscow, striking the Moscow Oil Refinery on June 18.
Russia bolsters 'shadow fleet' defenses at expense of front-line drone units, military says
Ukrainian forces struck 13 more Russian vessels over the past day, Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, said on July 18.
Russian attacks kill 11, injure 62 across Ukraine over past day; foreign civilian vessel damaged in Odesa port
Russian forces launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, two Oniks anti-ship missiles, three Kh-59/69 guided missiles, and 90 long-range drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,427,410 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,420 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
FIFA set to provide World Cup payments to Russian clubs owned by sanctioned oil, gas companies, investigation finds
FIFA is set to disburse proceeds from the World Cup to a number of Russian football clubs owned by internationally sanctioned entities, including Russian oil and gas companies, an investigation by outlet Follow the Money published on July 18 found.
Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russia's Tambov Oblast, online retailer's fulfillment center set ablaze
Ukrainian drones targeted the town of Kotovsk in Russia's Tambov Oblast overnight on July 18, resulting in a fire at a Russian online retailer's warehouse, monitoring channels reported.
About Sergey Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov is Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since 2004, making him one of the world's longest-serving foreign ministers. Born on March 21, 1950, Lavrov previously served as Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1994 to 2004 and has been a central figure in promoting Kremlin foreign policy narratives.
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