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Single-crystal turbine blades were found in the engine of the downed X-101 missile
Whilst examining the wreckage of a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, experts discovered evidence that its power plant had been modernised. This involves the use of single-crystal turbine blades, which are employed in modern aircraft engine manufacturing.
The Unmanned Systems Forces have announced that they have struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea
On the night of 15 July, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Command announced that it had struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea. Robert ‘Madyar’ Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, also reported on the results of strikes against vessels over the past ten days.
In the Belgorod region, a Ukrainian drone struck a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter Video
On the morning of 15 July, the Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Mi-28 helicopter whilst it was flying over the Belgorod region.
Why is an air-raid siren sometimes sounded after explosions? An adviser to the Minister of Defence explained the specifics of ballistic attacks
During Russian ballistic missile attacks, air raid sirens in Ukraine may sometimes sound only after the explosions have taken place, or, conversely, the danger may be announced but no missiles are actually launched.
The US has continued its large-scale strikes against Iran and set a condition for their cessation
The US military carried out a new series of strikes on Iranian military targets, which lasted seven hours. US President Donald Trump stated that the attacks would continue until Tehran returned to the negotiating table.
Russia could lose 20 per cent of its grain exports due to the Ukrainian blockade of the Sea of Azov
Ukrainian strikes in the waters of the Sea of Azov, which have hit more than 100 Russian vessels over the past nine days, have paralysed operations at the ports of Azov and Taman, through which millions of tonnes of Russian grain were being exported.
Russia attacked a number of regions in Ukraine overnight; there have been fatalities and dozens of people have been injured
On the night of 15 July, Russian troops launched strikes on several regions of Ukraine. The attacks resulted in fatalities, with dozens injured, and caused damage to residential buildings, infrastructure and businesses.
The Ukrainian Navy has released a satellite image of the destroyed Russian FSB vessel ‘Izumrud’
The Ukrainian Navy has released a satellite image of the Russian border patrol vessel *Izumrud*, which was struck by a Ukrainian unmanned naval system. The image shows the damaged vessel moored at the quay.
In Russia, state procurement for hospitals and emergency services has begun to break down due to a fuel shortage
In Russia, against a backdrop of petrol shortages, there has been an increase in the number of cases where state procurement of fuel for hospitals, utility companies, fire services and emergency rescue services has been disrupted. Suppliers are increasingly refusing to take part in tenders due to unfavourable contract terms.
The General Staff reported 253 combat engagements over the past 24 hours and identified the hottest sectors of the front
Over the past 24 hours, 253 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian troops were most active in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
The General Staff has reported Russia’s losses over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,470 troops. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the total losses of Russian personnel have exceeded 1.42 million, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia will be able to launch ballistic missiles over a distance of 5,000 km — Zelenskyy
Russia will soon be able to launch ballistic missiles with a range of up to 5,000 kilometres. Moscow will be able to strike any city in Europe.
