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SBU Strike on FSB Center in Kherson: 13 Drones and a Major Fire on Occupied Territory

Politics 07/20/2026, 18:20

🔥 SBU strikes FSB center in Kherson: 13 drones, fire, and up to 100 military personnel on site. This is part of Zelenskyy's 40-day operation. 🇺🇦💥

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«Banderol» from «Orion»: Russia changes tactics of strikes on Ukraine with new hybrid munitions

Politics 07/20/2026, 14:14

Russia is changing its strike tactics against Ukraine, increasingly using hybrid munitions called «Banderol» launched from «Orion» drones. 🚀🛸 Yuriy Ignat, Head of Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, spoke about the speed of these drones and methods for their interception. The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported shooting down 81 drones during the night attack. 🇺🇦🛡️

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British Nyan Drones Practiced Strikes on St. Petersburg: NATO Exercises on the Russian Border

Politics 07/20/2026, 14:03

British military personnel practiced strikes on St. Petersburg using Nyan drones during exercises in Estonia. Unmanned aerial vehicles with a range of 250 km are intended to replace tanks and strike strategic Russian objects, including the Kronstadt base. 🚀🇬🇧🇷🇺

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Trams on the verge of extinction? Kyiv proposes cutting public transport fleet in half

Politics 07/20/2026, 14:00

Kyiv proposes cutting the public transport fleet in half to save the budget during the war. Petition author Andriy Mashkov believes that maintaining so many trolleybuses and buses amidst rising fuel prices is an unaffordable luxury. The city faces the threat of increased intervals and overcrowded cabins.

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School Starter Pack: How to get 5,000 UAH for a first-grader in 2026

Politics 07/20/2026, 13:57

Parents of first-graders in Ukraine will be able to receive 5,000 UAH for school preparation. The payment can be arranged via "Diia" or at PFU branches by November 15, 2026. Funds will be credited to a special account and will not affect the amount of other social benefits. 🎒📚

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Fuel crisis and front-line failure: why the Kremlin might strike at Poland and the Baltics

Politics 07/20/2026, 13:53

Lithuanian Defense Minister warns: due to front-line failure and a fuel crisis, the Kremlin may strike at Poland and the Baltics to test NATO unity. 🚨🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Digital Chronicle of Protest: How a Ukrainian Designer Collected Thousands of Posters into the Online 'Kartony' Archive

Politics 07/20/2026, 13:47

Ukrainian designer Artem Sakh created the 'Kartony' online gallery — an archive of protest posters. 📢 In the first 24 hours, the project gathered nearly 2,000 photos from 54 cities, including solidarity actions abroad. 🇺🇦🌍

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Strikes on Moscow and the Black Sea: Zelenskyy Confirms Large-Scale Attacks on Russian Targets

Politics 07/20/2026, 13:40

Zelenskyy confirms large-scale Ukrainian strikes on Moscow and the Black Sea: oil depot, logistics facilities, and "shadow fleet" vessels destroyed. 🔥💥 Explosions and fires recorded in the Moscow region and Crimea.

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Soldiers of the 'Skelya' Regiment Captured in Konstantynivka: Video with Forced Confessions and Command Reaction

Politics 07/20/2026, 11:19

🇺🇦 Soldiers of the 'Skelya' Regiment captured in Konstantynivka. Russian channels showed video with forced confessions. The regiment confirmed the capture and promises to bring the soldiers home. #Ukraine #War #Skelya

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Battle for Konstantynivka: Ukrainian troops conduct counter-sabotage operations amid dense enemy concentration

Politics 07/20/2026, 11:11

🔥 Konstantynivka remains a hot spot on the front: VSU conducts counter-sabotage operations against 145 Russian fighters. In one day — 21 enemy killed and 6 shelters hit. 🚁 FPV drones become the key weapon of defense. #Konstantynivka #VСУ #UAV

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Launch of a new Ukrainian missile: video from the creator against the backdrop of an attack on Moscow

Politics 07/20/2026, 10:24

FirePoint co-owner Denis Shtilerman showed a video of the launch of a new Ukrainian missile, calling it "beauty". The publication came against the backdrop of a massive drone attack on Moscow and fires in the Moscow region. 🔥🚀

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Russia is depleting its stockpiles: more missiles launched in July than produced monthly

Politics 07/20/2026, 09:22

Russia is depleting its stockpiles: more ballistic missiles were launched in July than are produced monthly. ISW analysts record a sharp rise in the use of "Zircon" missiles and a decrease in the number of drones. 🚀📉

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Night attack on Crimea: fires at substations and bridge closure

Politics 07/20/2026, 08:59

Night drone attack on Crimea: explosions in Alushta, fire at a key substation, and bridge closure. The peninsula's energy sector is under attack, and movement is paralyzed. 🔥🌉🚫

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Massive Night Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with Missiles and Drones; Air Defense Shoots Down Over 80 Targets

Politics 07/20/2026, 08:34

🚨 Massive night attack by Russia on Ukraine: missiles and hundreds of drones used. Air defense shot down 81 UAVs, but strikes hit 9 locations. The situation in the sky remains tense! 🇺🇦🛡️

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On the Brink of War: Trump Prepares a Massive Strike Against Iran Amid Critical Ammunition Shortage

Politics 07/20/2026, 06:06

US-Iran relations on the brink of war: following the deaths of three soldiers, Trump prepares a massive retaliatory strike. However, the Pentagon faces a critical ammunition shortage and is not ready for a ground operation 🇺🇸🇮🇷🚀

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Moscow offers a platform for dialogue: Russia is ready to help the US and Iran, but will not impose itself

Politics 07/20/2026, 05:11

Russia has offered the US and Iran a platform for peace talks but promised not to impose itself. This statement came against the backdrop of a new wave of US strikes on Iran and instability in the Strait of Hormuz. 🇷🇺🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Massive Drone Attack on Moscow and the Moscow Region: Explosions, Fires, and Government Response

Politics 07/20/2026, 04:36

Moscow and the Moscow region became the target of a massive drone attack on the night of July 20. Mayor Sobyanin reported the destruction of 58 UAVs, but fires broke out in the region: an oil depot in Podolsk and a Wildberries warehouse were damaged. 🔥🚁🚨

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US deploys new aerial refueling tankers to Israel amid escalation with Iran

Politics 07/20/2026, 03:46

The US is strengthening its military presence in Israel by transferring dozens of new aerial refueling tankers. The decision was made by the Trump administration against the backdrop of the collapse of the ceasefire and the escalation of the conflict with Iran. Some of the equipment will be placed on military bases to avoid blocking the Ben Gurion civilian airport 🛩️🇺🇸🇮🇱

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