War
Сьогодні — 21.07.2026
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new, cheaper missile for the Patriot system designed to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new missile, the Adapted Capability Effector, for the Patriot systems, which is set to become a cheaper alternative to PAC-3 interceptors. The development was unveiled against a backdrop of growing demand for missile defence systems in the wake of ballistic missile attacks.
Russia has launched a second batch of ‘Rassvet’ satellites into orbit, which are described as the equivalent of Starlink
Russia has launched the second batch of ‘Rassvet’ satellites, which are seen as a future counterpart to the Starlink system. There are currently around 40 such satellites in orbit, but this is not sufficient for military purposes.
Explosions have been heard in Mariupol — a petrol tanker, a petrol station and, presumably, Russian warehouses have been hit
Explosions have been heard in occupied Mariupol. A petrol tanker, a petrol station and a garage were hit as a result of the strikes. Reports that the occupiers’ warehouses have been destroyed are also being verified.
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet and a ‘Pantsir-S1’ air defence system in the Kursk region.
Ukrainian intelligence warns of a possible mobilisation in Russia following the State Duma elections
Following the Russian State Duma elections, scheduled for September, the Kremlin may announce a new wave of mobilisation. Ukrainian officials and intelligence representatives believe that, until then, the Russian authorities will try to avoid making public statements on this matter.
Off the coast of Romania, an unidentified drone attacked a gas tanker heading for a port in the Odesa region: details
On the night of 21 July, an incident occurred in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania involving the LPG tanker *LPG Gas Lisbon*, which was transporting liquefied gas to the Ukrainian port of Reni. An explosion occurred on board the vessel, followed by a fire, resulting in injuries to three crew members.
SkyFall has unveiled a new version of the P1-SUN interceptor drone, which shoots down Shahed rockets
The Ukrainian company SkyFall has unveiled a new model of its high-speed interceptor drone, the P1-SUN. The drone, known as the P1-SUN Jetkiller, has already undergone combat trials and shot down more than a dozen Shahed jet drones.
The Russians destroyed the ‘Epicentre’ shopping centre in Sumy
Russian invaders attacked an ‘Epicentre’ shopping centre in the city of Sumy, resulting in its destruction.
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.
