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Protesters give Zelensky until Friday as he weighs Syrskyi's dismissal; decision expected soon
Another protest over President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov while keeping Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in office is scheduled to take place in Kyiv on July 20. One of the protest's organizers, veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi, told the Kyiv Independent the movement now has two clear demands: reinstating Fedorov as defense minister and removing Syrskyi as commander-in-chief. A decision on Syrskyi's dismissal is expected soon, possibly within days
Up to 145 Russian troops remain in Kostiantynivka as Ukrainian forces hold defense, military says
The Kostiantynivka sector remains one of the most intense areas of the front, with Russian forces launching up to 20 attacks a day and continuing attempts to infiltrate deeper into the city, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Zelensky congratulates new British PM Burnham, says UK-Ukraine ties 'stronger than ever'
Burnham, already the fifth British prime minister since the outbreak of Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine, has pledged that London's support for Kyiv would "not waver."
Von der Leyen discusses Ukraine's EU reforms, defense cooperation in first call with PM Koretskyi
"You can count on our full support, including in your work to improve energy sector’s governance," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
2 Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian forces after flag-raising operation in Kostiantynivka, Skelia confirms
In an official statement, the Skelia Assault Regiment said it was seeking to establish all the circumstances surrounding the incident and that details of the operation in the city could not be disclosed.
Putin looks for new targets in Baltics as Ukraine invasion stalls, Lithuania's defense minister warns
"The Kremlin, (Vladimir) Putin, needs a new escalation, some kind of new victory, and in this case the Baltic region and Poland are the closest targets," Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said.
About Shahed drones
Shahed drones are Iranian-designed unmanned combat aerial vehicles and loitering munitions developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. Manufactured both in Iran and at Russian production facilities, the drones have become one of Russia’s primary weapons in its full-scale war against Ukraine. Russia first deployed Shahed drones against Ukraine in the fall of 2022, and their use has since escalated, with Moscow launching more than 54,500 Shahed-type UAVs against Ukrainian targets in 2025 alone.
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"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.
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