Russian invaders continue to open fire on Sumy Region, Chernihiv Region
Russian troops continue to open fire on the border areas of Sumy Region and Chernihiv Region from the territory of Russia with aviation, mortars, cannon and rocket artillery.
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20 July 2022
Ukrainian military check Snake Island, rescue cat
The Ukrainian military have carried out demining works, seized enemy ammunition and military equipment and rescued a Ukrainian cat on Snake [Zmiinyi] Island.
Three civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv, including child
In the morning of July 20, 2022, Russian troops opened fire on Kharkiv’s Saltivskyi District. Three civilians were killed, including a 13-year-old child, and one injured.
Ukrainian military strike Russian occupiers near Antonivka Bridge – councilman
In Kherson Region, the Ukrainian military have struck Russian occupiers near the Antonivka Bridge.
Ukraine Army eliminates about 38,750 enemy troops
Russia has already lost about 38,750 troops in Ukraine (+200 over the past day).
Enemy opens fire on two communities in Mykolaiv Region
On the night of July 20, 2022, Russian troops opened fire on two communities situated in Bashtanka District, Mykolaiv Region.
Russian armed aggression affects over 1,032 children in Ukraine
A total of 353 children have been killed and over 679 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Russian invaders fire at Luhansk Region’s Bilohorivka with Grad MLRS
On the night of July 20, 2022, Russian invaders opened fire on the urban-type village of Bilohorivka, Luhansk Region, with the Grad multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Five civilians killed in enemy shelling of Donetsk region
Over the past day, July 19, five civilians were killed in Donetsk region as a result of Russian aggression.
Russians hit residential quarter in Nikopol, killing two people
At night, the enemy struck Nikopol, killing two people and injuring nine more.
Enemy trying to advance on Bakhmut, seize Vuhlehirska TPP
The enemy conducts military operations in Bakhmut direction to create conditions for advancing on the town of Bakhmut and seizing Vuhlehirska TPP.
Ukrainian defenders eliminate group of Wagner PMC
The Armed Forces of Ukraine completely eliminated a group of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner private military company.
Ukrainian troops strike enemy tank platoon, command posts in south
On July 19, the Ukrainian military inflicted damage on several command posts of the Russian occupiers, control stations, and logistic support bases on the southern front. In total, the enemy lost 41 soldiers and 12 equipment units.
White House announces new HIMARS systems for Ukraine
The Biden administration is preparing to announce the approval of a new package of security assistance to Ukraine which will include additional HIMARS multiple rocket launcher systems.
Armed Forces of Ukraine have already liberated almost half of occupied localities – Reznikov
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already liberated from the occupiers almost half of the localities captured at the beginning of the invasion.
All Russian criminals guilty of terror of Ukrainians will be identified - Zelensky
All Russian criminals guilty of the terror of Ukrainians will be identified.
19 July 2022
Zelensky thanks United States for warmth towards Ukraine and Ukrainians
President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, representatives of the U.S. Administration and every American family for their warmth towards Ukraine and Ukrainians.
Russian forces shell Huliaipole with Grad MLRS, casualties reported
The Russian troops struck Huliaipole city in Zaporizhzhia region with Grad MLRS. Casualties have been reported.
Shelling of Sloviansk: Bodies of two men recovered from rubble
The bodies of two men were recovered from the rubble at the site of enemy shelling in Sloviansk, Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces destroy enemy electronic warfare system near Kakhovka HPP
Near the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian Repelent-1 electronic warfare system designed to suppress the operation of Ukrainian drones.
Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian fighter jet in Kherson region
Today Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile units have shot down a Russian fighter jet, probably a Su-35, near the city of Nova Kakhovka, Kherson region.
Hungary can accept about 300 wounded Ukrainian children for treatment – Lviv region chief
Hungary can now accept wounded Ukrainian children and soldiers for treatment, and students who have been forced to leave their studies in Ukraine will be offered scholarships.
Hungary not against transit of weapons to Ukraine through its territory – foreign ministry
Hungary will not supply its weapons to Ukraine, but third countries can use its territory for the transit of weapons to Ukraine.
Enemy retreats with losses in Sloviansk and Donetsk directions
The Ukrainian military has inflicted losses on Russian invaders and forced them to retreat in the Sloviansk and Donetsk directions, whereas in the Pokrovske direction, Russian forces have partial success and gain a foothold on the southern outskirts of the settlement.
Ukrainian forces shoot down enemy drone in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have shot down a Russian Orlan-10 drone in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Antonivka Bridge damaged, but still usable - Kherson Regional Council
The Antonivka road bridge in Kherson was damaged, but it remains usable for now.
South Buh direction: Enemy in defense, suffering losses in logistics, reserves
Russian troops are conducting defensive battles, resorting to remote fire to hold their ground in the South Buh direction.
Russia keeps three cruise missile carriers combat-ready in Black Sea
The Russian Navy keeps three carriers of Kalibr operational-tactical cruise missiles in the Black Sea, while another six enemy warships and cutters are deployed in the waters of the Sea of Azov.
GRU general spotted at “grain talks” in Istanbul - Bellingcat
The Bellingcat project has identified a Russian military intelligence general, overseeing private military companies, as one of the delegates to the negotiations on the opening of sea corridors to ensure Ukrainian grain exports.
Russian troops jump out of trucks, only to dodge Ukraine deployment - intercept
In an intercepted phone call, the wife of a Russian invader tells how the soldiers of one of the Russian military units jumped out of the trucks on their way to Ukraine warzones.