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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.
Yevhen Khmara has been appointed acting Minister of Defence: a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers
Yevhen Khmara has officially been acting as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence since 20 July. Prior to this, the government had appointed him Deputy Head of the Ministry of Defence.
Church holiday on 21 July 2026: why it is advised to speak less
According to the New Julian calendar, on 21 July, Orthodox Christians commemorate the prophet Ezekiel, the Venerable Simeon and John, as well as the ascetics of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, Onuphrius the Silent and Onesimus the Recluse. In popular tradition, the day is known as ‘Onuphrius the Silent’ and is associated with restraint in speech.
Zelenskyy chaired a special meeting of the High Command attended by corps commanders and arms manufacturers
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, chaired a special meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Headquarters, at which commanders of combat corps engaged in direct dialogue with manufacturers of weapons and equipment for the first time. The main topics of the meeting were the needs of the front line, the supply of troops and the modernisation of defence production.
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.
Ukraine Investment Congress 2026 in Kyiv: programme and registration
The fifth Ukraine Investment Congress, focusing on the development of the property and construction sectors and attracting investment, will be held in Kyiv on 30 July. The organisers are expecting over six thousand participants.
In the case concerning fundraising for SMA treatment, a new allegation has emerged regarding the laundering of over 162 million hryvnias
Law enforcement officials have announced a new charge against a Lviv resident who organised a public fundraising campaign for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy. He is accused of laundering property obtained by criminal means.
Volodymyr Horbatyuk met with Zelenskyy again: what did they discuss?
On 20 July, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Volodymyr Horbatyuk, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, for the second time in two days. The main topics discussed were Ukraine’s defence strategy and supplies from international partners.
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.
Nestor Shufrich’s son, who had been called up, did not return from leave
Nestor Shufrich Jr. joined the reserve company of the 241st Separate Territorial Defence Brigade over a month ago. Having taken leave for family reasons, he had not returned to his unit at the time of publication.
Payments following discharge from military service in 2026: how service personnel can have them reinstated
Following unauthorised absence from a military unit, a service member’s pay, combat allowances and a number of social benefits are suspended. Payments may be resumed upon official return to duty; however, no pay is accrued for the period of absence.
Can a pensioner be awarded a disability category in 2026?
Reaching retirement age and already receiving an old-age pension do not prevent a person from being awarded a disability category. The decisive factors are long-term health problems and their impact on daily life.