War
In Russia, farmers are warning of risks to the grain harvest due to a shortage of diesel fuel
A shortage of diesel fuel, restrictions on its sale and rising prices are hampering the 2026 harvest in Russia. According to Forbes sources, the situation is most acute in the southern regions, which account for a significant proportion of the grain harvest.
Zelenskyy has announced the formation of an anti-ballistic coalition for the ‘Freya’ project
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is initiating the formation of an anti-ballistic coalition to implement the joint European ‘Freya’ project. The first meeting of the countries and companies that may join the project is due to take place in France in the coming days.
Ukraine called on the UN to adopt a resolution on a ceasefire, whilst Lavrov stated that Russia would refuse to halt hostilities
Ukraine has called on the members of the UN Security Council to urgently table a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow would not agree to a cessation of hostilities along the current front line.
Diesel fuel production in Russia has fallen following attacks on oil refineries
According to Reuters estimates, diesel fuel production in Russia has fallen significantly following attacks on oil refineries. The agency also reports that the Russian government has imposed a total ban on diesel fuel exports.
Drones attacked the Ilsk Oil Refinery, oil depots in the Krasnodar Krai and the Rostov Oblast, and the seaport in Taganrog
On the night of 10 July, Ukrainian drones attacked the Krasnodar Krai and the Rostov Oblast. The Russian authorities reported fires at the Ilsk oil refinery, petroleum product storage facilities and the seaport area in Taganrog.
Russia has attacked a number of regions in Ukraine there have been fatalities and dozens have been injured
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes on the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Sumy and Donetsk regions. The attacks have resulted in fatalities, dozens of injuries, and damage to residential buildings, infrastructure and transport.
Ukraine is expecting a consignment of Patriot missiles from the US in the coming days
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that, following the NATO summit in Ankara, Ukraine will shortly receive a consignment of PAC-3 interceptor missiles from the US for its Patriot systems. Discussions are also ongoing with European partners regarding further deliveries.
Iran has announced strikes on US military targets following a new wave of American attacks
Following fresh US strikes on Iranian territory, Tehran announced attacks on US military infrastructure in the Gulf states. According to Reuters, the US strikes also damaged a railway bridge on a route used for transport between Iran, China and Russia.
Rosneft’s Saratov oil refinery has suspended operations following a drone attack
Rosneft’s Saratov oil refinery has halted oil processing following damage and fires caused by a drone attack. According to Reuters sources, the plant has been out of operation since 8 July.
The General Staff reported 283 combat engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 283 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces carried out dozens of air strikes, deployed over 10,000 drones and fired more than 3,400 rounds at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
The General Staff has reported on the Russian army’s casualties over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,460 troops, two air defence systems and dozens of other pieces of equipment. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia’s total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.416 million troops.
Zelenskyy announced redundancies at Ukroboronprom following Russia’s strike on an ammunition depot in Vyshneve
A criminal investigation has been launched following the Russian strike on an ammunition depot belonging to one of Ukroboronprom’s subsidiaries in Vyshneve. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that those responsible will be held to account, and that there will be dismissals at Ukroboronprom.
