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The US has been carrying out strikes against Iran for the ninth night in a row
The US military is continuing its air campaign against Iran. US Central Command has announced the start of the ninth consecutive wave of strikes, and Donald Trump has stated that the attacks will continue.
Russia has lost a court case against a Ukrainian oil producer worth 486 million
The Commercial Court of the Odesa Region has upheld in full the claim brought by the Ukrainian oil producer ‘Ekobiotek-Ukraine’ against the Russian Federation. The company has been awarded compensation for the looting of its factory and the destruction of its property during the occupation of Kherson.
Weather in Ukraine on 20 July 2026: downpours, hail and squalls
On Monday, 20 July, rain and thunderstorms are expected across almost all of Ukraine, with heavy rainfall forecast in some parts of the northern and central regions. In the east and south-east, dry and hot weather will persist, with temperatures reaching up to +33°.
Russia has attacked nine regions of Ukraine; there are fatalities and dozens of people have been injured
Over the past 24 hours and on the morning of 20 July, Russian forces carried out strikes on a number of regions in Ukraine. The regions hardest hit were Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Poltava and Chernihiv.
Colonel Andriy Krok has taken command of the 155th Mechanised Brigade following Luchanov’s arrest
Colonel Andriy Krok, who was previously the unit’s deputy commander, has been appointed the new commander of the 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after Anna of Kyiv. During a formal ceremony, he was presented with the brigade’s Battle Standard.
In the Moscow region, a drone attack caused fires at Wildberries’ warehouses and an oil depot
On the night of 20 July, the Moscow Region came under a massive drone attack. The Russian authorities reported that more than 400 drones were heading towards the region, whilst local residents reported explosions and fires.
Heavy rain has flooded Ternopil and Khmelnytskyi: what is known about the aftermath
Увечері 19 липня потужна злива спричинила підтоплення в Тернополі та Хмельницькому. Вода залила дороги, подвір’я, гаражі, підвали й окремі приміщення, через що в деяких районах ускладнився рух транспорту.
The General Staff reported 235 clashes on the front line and 1,600 casualties among the Russian armed forces over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 235 combat engagements on the front line. Russian troops carried out missile and air strikes, whilst the Defence Forces struck areas where enemy personnel were concentrated, drone control centres and other enemy military targets.
Koretsky announced measures to protect ships following a missile attack by the Russian Federation
Following two deadly attacks on foreign merchant vessels off the coast of the Odesa region, the government is preparing additional measures to protect shipping. The measures are being drawn up in collaboration with the military command.
Church holiday on 20 July 2026: history, traditions and taboos
On 20 July 2026, Orthodox Christians following the New Julian calendar commemorate the prophet Elijah — one of the most revered Old Testament saints. Here we look at the history of the feast day, church guidelines, folk taboos and superstitions associated with this day.
Spain beat Argentina in extra time to become world champions for the second time
The Spanish national team defeated Argentina in the final of the 2026 World Cup, winning the tournament for the second time in their history. The match was decided by a single goal scored in extra time.
The Russian army’s casualties over the past 24 hours have risen by a further 1,600 soldiers
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,600 servicemen in the war against Ukraine. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the total losses of Russian personnel since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.43 million.