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Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Lukoil Refinery, Military Airfield as Russia Claims 325 UAVs Downed Ukraine struck the Perm oil refinery and Marynovka military airfield in separate long-range attacks, Zelensky said. He also reported earlier damage to a Russian Su-34 and a facility used to prepare and launch attack drones.

Mariupol Volunteer Safe After Risking Everything to Save Son Allegedly Threatened by Russias FSB Ukrainian volunteer Mykhailo Puryshev says he is safe after traveling to Moscow to save his 18-year-old son, whom he says Russias FSB threatened with death or being sent to fight against Ukraine if he refused to cooperate. Puryshev has not disclosed how he escaped Russia.

Dont Even Think About It: Ex-Danish FM Warns Russia Amid NATO Drills NATOs Nordic allies are strengthening military readiness and air defenses as tensions with Russia persist. Former Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod urged faster defense spending, closer regional cooperation and stronger protection of critical infrastructure. He said NATO exercises near Kaliningrad demonstrate readiness to respond, while stressing continued military and air-defense support for Ukraine.

Russia Strikes Ukraine-Moldova Border Crossing for Second Night in a Row Russia attacked a Ukrainian border crossing with Moldova for the second night in a row, damaging infrastructure and forcing the checkpoint to close, Kyiv said. The strikes come after Moldova reported a drone entering its airspace.

Russia Deploys North Korean Ballistic Missiles Within Reach of 7 Ukrainian Regions Russia is preparing to expand its use of North Korean ballistic missiles, with six launchers reportedly deployed in Voronezh Oblast, the ISW said. Ukrainian military intelligence said North Korea had transferred around 50 KN-23, KN-24 and upgraded KN-30 missiles to Russia by July. From Voronezh, the missiles could reach the Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Poltava, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Ukraine Planned 1,000-Drone Swarm to Paralyze Moscow Airports Ukraine reportedly planned to unleash up to 1,000 autonomous AI-powered drones on Moscows airports in a single night, aiming to overwhelm air defenses, cripple flights and pressure the Kremlin back to negotiations. The operation was halted after former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorovs July departure.

Australia Hits Russian Man With Foreign Interference Charges Over Plot to Infiltrate Ukrainian Military Australia said it arrested a 27-year-old dual Australian-Russian national on foreign interference charges. The man is said to have received military-style training in Russia in 2024 before joining the Ukrainian military in March 2025 in an attempt to pass on intelligence to Russian security services.

Ukraine Sanctions Russias Hit Masha and the Bear Cartoon Ukraine has sanctioned the producers and distributors of the popular Russian childrens cartoon Masha and the Bear, paving the way for its content to be blocked and monetization restricted. Kyiv says the series is a Kremlin propaganda tool with no place on Ukrainian childrens screens.

Nord Stream Suspect Arrested on Set of Film About the Sabotage A Ukrainian diver suspected by German prosecutors of helping sabotage the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022 was arrested in Pula, Croatia, while reportedly working as a consultant on a Hollywood film dramatizing the attack. The film, Snake Island, is directed by Doug Liman and stars Sean Penn and Adrien Brody. German prosecutors accuse the suspect of belonging to a group that planted explosives on the pipelines near Denmark.

Russian Social Network VK Sues Apple Over App Store Removal VK, Russias largest social media conglomerate, said it has filed a lawsuit against Apple over the tech giants delisting of its applications in June. VK is now seeking 58 million rubles per day in damages, which include 50 million rubles for the VK platform, 3 million for the Odnolassniki network, and 5 million for the VK Music service.

Suspected Russian Handguns Found Near Berlin: German Media German security services have uncovered two handguns hidden near Berlin that they suspect were intended for Russian agents preparing kinetic operations, German media reported. The discovery comes amid growing concerns over Russian sabotage and assassination plots targeting Germanys defense industry and Ukraine supporters.

Trump Rejects Push to Give Ukraine Starlink for Long-Range Strikes on Russia – FT President Donald Trump has rejected Ukraines request to persuade Elon Musk to allow Starlink for drone strikes inside Russia, the Financial Times reported. Kyiv says the satellite network could help target Russian ballistic missile launchers more precisely as Ukraine faces dwindling Patriot interceptor stocks ahead of winter.

More Than 15 Explosions in 20 Minutes Rock Occupied Crimea Amid Power Outages More than 15 explosions were reported near Simferopol amid alleged drone activity, including sightings near the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant. Russian authorities claimed that two people were killed and six injured, while Russian-controlled utilities reported damage to energy infrastructure and power outages across the occupied peninsula.

NATO Military Committee to Return to Ukraine After Eight Years Ukraine will host the NATO Military Committee in October, marking the first such visit in eight years, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi said. Drapatyi discussed the frontline situation and Ukraines priorities with NATO Military Committee Chair Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, including long-range strikes, infantry tactics, battlefield robotics and air defense.

Russia Seeks New Charges Against Teenager Accused of Blowing Up FSB Building in Minecraft Russia is seeking new charges against Nikita Uvarov, a teenager arrested in 2020 for putting up political leaflets who was subsequently accused of blowing up an FSB building in-game in preparation for real-world scenarios. The new charges were brought to him a month before he was scheduled to be released earlier this year.

Ukrainian Authorities Detain Chornomorsk Port Official in Bribery Probe Ukrainian authorities detained a Chornomorsk port official and an alleged intermediary over a Hr. 500,000 ($11,200) payment demanded from a contractor working on railway infrastructure at the port.

Wartime Government in Ukraine and the Zelensky-Fedorov Clash The dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and a series of corruption allegations involving figures close to Bankova have sharpened questions about whether Ukraines wartime centralization remains subject to meaningful constitutional checks. While martial law and postponed elections are legal, the deeper issue is whether parliament, oversight bodies and other institutions retain the power to hold the presidency accountable.

Russias Shopping Mall Strike on Zelenskys Hometown Kills 2, Injures 52 as Rescue Continues Russia struck a shopping mall in central Ukraines Kryvyi Rih on Friday afternoon, killing at least two and injuring 52. Officials said casualties are likely to rise as they warned of additional strikes as jet-powered drones continue circling around the city at low altitudes.

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Significant Problems in Russian Banking System as Public Withdraws Cash en Masse Russians have withdrawn more than 2.4 trillion rubles (€26.9 billion) in cash since February as internet blackouts and economic uncertainty undermine confidence in electronic payments. The surge has left banks short of liquidity, forcing the central bank to inject billions of rubles into the financial system.

We Changed the Relationship: Zelensky Reveals What Happened in Private Trump Meeting Zelensky said a private 20-minute meeting with Trump at the Vatican fundamentally changed their relationship after months of tensions. Media reports say the two leaders could meet again in Washington next week while Zelensky attends Sen. Lindsey Grahams funeral.

Russian Bombs Destroy Nova Poshta Terminal in Izyum as 150,000 Lose Power in Chernihiv Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 5 missiles and 180 drones, destroying a Nova Poshta terminal in Izyum. Air defenses intercepted most targets, but strikes damaged infrastructure and left 150,000 people without electricity in Chernihiv.

US Hits Russian Imports With New 12.5 Tariff A new 12.5 US tariff on most Russian goods took effect on July 24 as part of a broader trade action against 60 economies over forced labor rules. The measure is separate from proposed secondary tariffs targeting countries that continue buying Russian energy.

Kyiv Hit by Rare Daytime Ballistic Missile Strike Kyiv Post correspondents report multiple explosions in and around the city on Friday, July 24, as the Ukrainian Air Force warns of incoming ballistic missiles in a rare daytime attack. Currenly estimates suggest 12 missiles were launched, including ballistic missiles and the Tsirkon cruise missiles.

Romanian F-16 Downs Unidentified Drone During Russian Strike on Ukraine Romanian President Nicușor Dan said his countrys F-16 downed an unidentified drone violating the airspace at around 11 a.m. on Friday, adding that an investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Russian Airstrike on Sloviansk Kills 5, Damages Latvian Consulate Russian forces dropped two guided aerial bombs on Sloviansk, killing five people and injuring nine. The strike damaged homes, businesses, and the Honorary Consulate of Latvia, prompting Ukrainian prosecutors to open a war crimes investigation.

Georgia Hit by Nationwide Blackout Georgia was struck by a nationwide blackout around midnight on Friday, July 24, with authorities saying the exact cause remains unknown. At the time of writing, power is partially restored to parts of the country.

10 Killed, 100 Injured After Russian Missile Hits Defense Industry Event in Kyiv Region A Russian ballistic missile strike on a training ground in the Kyiv region hosting a defense industry event killed 10 people and injured about 100. Prosecutors have launched parallel investigations into the attack and the organization of the event, while military experts questioned why it was held within range of Russian ballistic missiles.

WATCH: Russias New Arena-M Anti-Drone System Fails in Action Ukraine has shown footage of its drone ramming into the back of a Russian T-72B3A tank equipped with Moscows latest Arena-M anti-drone system, with previous criticism from Russian experts casting doubt on whether its radar can actually do whats being advertised.

Ukrainians, Have You No Empathy?: Russians Cry on Camera as Ukraine Strikes More Wildberries Warehouses Russian sellers wept on camera and asked Ukrainians whether they had empathy after new drone strikes hit Wildberries logistics centers near St. Petersburg. Ukraine says the retailers warehouses support Russias military logistics by supplying drone components, navigation equipment, and other gear.