War
Сьогодні — 21.07.2026
The military have developed the ‘Pegas’ all-terrain vehicle: it can traverse marshes and carry 200 kg
Engineers from the 115th Territorial Defence Brigade have developed the ‘Pegas’ ground-based robotic system. The platform can transport cargo across marshy, rough terrain where standard ground robots get stuck.
Mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire to the US and Iran whilst Trump considers two possible scenarios for the war’s future course
The US and Iran have been offered a 10-day ceasefire to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Donald Trump’s administration is preparing for a possible breakdown in the talks and is considering the option of a large-scale military campaign alongside Israel.
Since the start of 2026, the Ministry of Defence has procured more than 22,000 ground-based drones — almost twice as many as last year
Since the start of 2026, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has contracted the supply of over 22,000 ground-based robotic systems (GRS) for the Defence Forces. This figure is almost double the volume of procurements for the whole of 2025.
The blockade of the Sea of Azov has reduced Russian wheat exports to their lowest level in nearly ten years
Restrictions on shipping through the Kerch Strait following the attacks in the Sea of Azov have led to a sharp decline in Russian grain exports. Analysts predict that wheat shipments in July will be the lowest since 2017.
In Sumy, more than 12 kilometres of roads have already been protected by anti-drone nets
Work is continuing in Sumy to install anti-drone defences at the entrances to the city. So far, protective nets have been installed along 12.5 kilometres of road, and work is ongoing.
Russia was attacked by missiles and drones overnight, and large-scale fires broke out in several regions
On the night of 21 July, explosions were heard and large-scale fires broke out in several regions of Russia. The Lipetsk, Volgograd and Leningrad regions were targeted, and attacks were also reported in Belgorod and Anapa.
The US has carried out strikes against Iran for the tenth night running
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Associated Press, the US military has continued its air campaign against Iran. This new wave of strikes came against the backdrop of a further escalation of the conflict, attacks on US allies and diplomatic efforts to resume negotiations.
Russian troops have attacked a number of regions in Ukraine; there have been fatalities and dozens of people have been injured
According to reports from the regional military administrations and the State Emergency Service, Russian troops attacked several regions of Ukraine on the night of 21 July. Residential areas, a shopping centre, an administrative building and other civilian targets were hit.
The General Staff reported 217 combat engagements over the past 24 hours and more than 1,300 casualties among the Russian armed forces
Over the past 24 hours, there were 217 combat engagements on the front line. Russian troops continued their assaults across most sectors, whilst the Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out strikes against enemy concentrations, artillery positions and drone control centres.
Russia lost a further 1,370 troops and two air defence systems in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,370 servicemen, as well as two air defence systems. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia’s total losses, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have reached around 1,431,900 personnel.
The US has come closer to a full-scale war with Iran following the deaths of American soldiers
According to *The Washington Post*, the escalation between the US and Iran has now entered its ninth day following the breakdown of the ceasefire, and the deaths of American servicemen have brought the two sides closer to the risk of a full-scale conflict.
A hybrid of a drone and a rocket: Russia is increasingly targeting Ukraine with ‘Banderole’ munitions
The Russians have begun to make more frequent use of jet-powered drones and hybrid loitering munitions, or small ‘Banderol’ cruise missiles, to carry out strikes against Ukraine.
