War
Syrsky gave an account of the situation in Kostiantynivka, which has been occupied by Russian forces
In Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk region, Russian invaders have concentrated up to 145 fighters, whilst Ukrainian units continue to search for and eliminate enemy saboteurs in the town.
Over the past 10 years, Russia has reduced the population of the Donetsk region by almost a third and is settling it en masse with its own citizens — Main Intelligence Directorate
Over the past 10 years, the population of the Donetsk region has fallen by almost a third due to the situation in Russia. Whilst around 7.37 million people lived in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in 2001, by the start of 2024 the figure had fallen to approximately 3.75 million.
A co-founder of Fire Point has posted a video of the launch of an unidentified ballistic missile
Denis Shtilerman, co-founder of Fire Point, has released a video showing a rocket launch. He did not specify which product is shown in the footage, nor did he disclose any further details.
The Unmanned Systems Forces have announced that they have struck seven vessels belonging to the Russian Federation’s shadow fleet and air defence installations
The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Command has reported overnight strikes against vessels belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, air defence systems and energy infrastructure in the temporarily occupied territories. According to the command, the operations took place in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, as well as on Russian territory and in occupied Crimea.
In July, Russia fired more ballistic missiles at Ukraine than it produced
Since the beginning of July, Russia has fired more ballistic missiles at Ukraine than it produces in a month. Analysts believe that the enemy is depleting its own stockpiles.
Iran has reported a US missile strike on an unfinished nuclear power station
Iran has stated that the United States carried out a missile strike on the unfinished Darkhovin nuclear power station in the south of the country. Officials in Tehran have described the attack as a strike against civilian infrastructure.
The SSU struck a tanker belonging to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ and three oil depots in the Stavropol Krai
The Security Service of Ukraine has reported the destruction of the Russian Federation’s ‘shadow fleet’ tanker ‘Avero’ in the Black Sea and three oil depots in the Stavropol Krai. According to the SBU, the operations were carried out to reduce the aggressor state’s military and economic potential.
US strikes on bridges have cut off Bender Abbas and disrupted transport links to the port
Following several days of air strikes, the US attacked transport infrastructure in southern Iran. Bridges and railway facilities providing links to the city of Bandar Abbas were targeted.
An expert explained why S-400 missiles reach their target faster than the air-raid siren can be activated
Military analyst Oleksiy Getman explained why, when Russian S-400 missiles are launched, the air-raid siren may sound almost simultaneously with their approach. According to him, this is due to the specific characteristics of the flight path and the high speed of these missiles.
Ten people were killed as a result of a Russian strike on a civilian vessel near Odesa
The death toll from the Russian strike on a merchant vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau near Odesa has risen to 10. Among the victims is a Ukrainian pilot from the State Enterprise ‘Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority’.
Israel is expecting additional US refuelling aircraft amid an escalation in strikes against Iran
Israel is preparing to receive additional US refuelling aircraft following the escalation of hostilities between Washington and Tehran. According to Israeli officials, the US is repositioning its forces in the region.
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.