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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.
Ed Miliband has become the new Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, has appointed Ed Miliband as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Previously, Mr Miliband was responsible within the government for energy security and achieving climate neutrality.
Water charges in Kyiv could rise by almost three times
‘Kyivvodokanal’ has proposed increasing the overall tariff for centralised water supply and sewerage services for the public from 30.38 to 88.90 hryvnia per cubic metre. The new prices have not yet been approved, so the current tariff remains unchanged for the time being.
Laura Lumer, a blogger from the US, travelled to Ukraine and admitted she had been wrong
Laura Lumer, an American blogger and supporter of US President Donald Trump, travelled to Ukraine to verify for herself the claims she had previously made about the country and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. She admitted that she had been misled by Russian propaganda.
Weather in Ukraine on 21 July 2026: where thunderstorms and squalls are forecast
On Tuesday, 21 July, parts of Ukraine will experience rain and thunderstorms, whilst hail and squalls of up to 20 m/s are expected in some areas. A yellow alert has been issued for most of the central and southern regions, as well as the Kharkiv region.
Zelenskyy may sack Syrsky: who is being tipped as his successor
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may replace the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, according to Western media reports citing sources. There is no official decree regarding his dismissal, and the General Staff states that Syrskyi continues to carry out his duties.
Fares on the Kyiv City Express are set to rise: prices from 22 July
From 22 July, the cost of a single journey on the Kyiv City Express commuter train will range from 30 to 37 hryvnias, depending on how the ticket is purchased. The lowest price will be available via mobile apps.
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.
Syrsky replied to Fedorov: what he said about drones and payments
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has, for the first time, responded in detail to claims of a conflict with former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He explained the division of powers between the General Staff and the Ministry, and commented on the development of unmanned systems, new military contracts, mobilisation and the funding of payments to service personnel.
Boris Johnson is calling for urgent measures to be taken to put a stop to a cigarette smuggling ring from Ukraine worth 200 million pounds sterling
According to the Daily Mail, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on the British authorities to take action over the possible involvement of companies registered in the UK in a scheme to illegally manufacture and sell tobacco products in Ukraine. According to the publication, criminal proceedings are ongoing in Ukraine, and no court ruling has yet been issued in the case.
The IMF has approved a $690 million tranche for Ukraine: the conditions
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has completed the first review of the four-year Extended Fund Facility programme for Ukraine. The decision paves the way for the immediate release of approximately $690 million.