Tag: #Ukraine

Thunderstorms, hail, and gusts: forecasters warn of sudden weather change in Ukraine on July 19

Incidents 07/18/2026, 18:14

On July 19, Ukraine is expected to experience a sudden change in weather: thunderstorms, hail, and gusts up to 20 m/s will affect the western and central regions. Despite the heat up to +31°C, forecasters recommend being cautious and monitoring forecasts. ⛈️🌡️

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Paper localization: why the Ukrainian Armed Forces still lack their own pickups and how this affects the front

Politics 07/18/2026, 18:19

Ukraine still lacks full-fledged production of pickups for the Armed Forces, and "localization" is often just imports from China. Experts note the risks of a lack of service for purchased vehicles, unlike NATO standards. 🚛🇺🇦

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Zelenskyy discussed scaling successful tactics and the shortage of 155mm shells with corps commanders

Politics 07/18/2026, 17:59

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the commanders of six corps, discussing the situation in the Sloviansk and Pokrovsk directions. The main request was to increase supplies of 155mm shells and robotics. Against this backdrop, discussions about a possible change in the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are intensifying. 🇺🇦🔫

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MiG-29 Negotiations: Ukraine Demands Not Just Aircraft, But Also Service. Why Did the Deal with Poland Hit a Dead End?

Politics 07/18/2026, 18:03

Ukraine and Poland continue negotiations on the transfer of MiG-29s, but the deal has hit a dead end due to repair conditions. Kyiv demands that Warsaw pay for the modernization of the aircraft and provide service equipment. In return, Poland may receive Ukrainian drones. 🇺🇦✈️🇵🇱

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Drone Revolution: How Ukraine Doubled Strikes on Russia in 2026 and Spent Billions on It

Politics 07/18/2026, 17:29

Ukraine doubled the number of drone strikes on Russia in 2026: from January to June, the number of attacks grew from 105,000 to 200,000. 🚁 According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, personnel losses from drones amounted to almost 200,000 people. $7.5 billion was spent on UAV purchases, which is twice as much as a year ago. 📉

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Kadyrov Calls for Tough Measures Against NATO: 'The Ground Will Burn Beneath the Feet of the Enemy'

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:46

🔥 Kadyrov calls for tough measures against NATO: 'The ground will burn beneath the feet of the enemy'. Chechen units are ready for any task — but is this just propaganda? 🇷🇺⚔️ #Kadyrov #NATO #Ukraine

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Ukraine Exports Wartime Experience: How Tactics and Drones Become New Weapons for Allies

Technology 07/18/2026, 16:43

Ukraine is now exporting not just drones, but wartime experience: tactics, technologies, and survival strategies. Allied nations are purchasing not merely weapons, but a "guide" to countering modern threats. 🚁🇺🇦🔥

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New weapons in old stocks: how experts assess the electronic components of the 'Oreshnik' missile

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:35

Experts have found that Russia has moved from using old stocks to producing new missiles based on modern electronics. Analysis of the 'Oreshnik' missile revealed components from 2025, created in Russia and Belarus. 🚀📉

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Operation 'Molochka': How Ukrainian Drones Paralyzed the Sea of Azov and Threatened Russia's 'Shadow Fleet'

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:21

Ukraine launched Operation 'Molochka', paralyzing shipping in the Sea of Azov using drones. Russian ships are forced to hide in ports, and the 'shadow fleet' is collapsing due to Moscow's tactical miscalculations. 🚢🚫🇷🇺

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Operation 'Molochka' and Loss Statistics: Ukraine Attacks the 'Shadow Fleet' and Publishes Data on Russian Losses

Politics 07/18/2026, 16:18

Ukraine conducted Operation 'Molochka', attacking 172 vessels of the Russian 'shadow fleet' in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated the statistics of Russian losses, claiming 1.4 million killed soldiers and tens of thousands of units of equipment. Independent analysts from Oryx confirm the destruction of more than 23,000 units of equipment. 🇺🇦🚢📉

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St. Athanasius Day: Why You Shouldn't Dig the Ground on July 18 and What the 'Playing' Moon Foretells

Culture 07/18/2026, 15:37

On July 18, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine honors the memory of St. Athanasius of Athos and St. Agnia the Martyr. Find out why you shouldn't dig the ground on this day and what a 'playing' moon foretells for the future harvest. 🌙🙏

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Drone attack on Russia: tragedy at Wildberries warehouse in Tambov region and strikes on Moscow

Incidents 07/18/2026, 15:26

Ukrainian drones attacked several Russian regions: 7 people died at a Wildberries warehouse in the Tambov region, and more than 370 UAVs were shot down in Moscow. 🚨🔥

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Pension reform for donors: key benefits abolished in Ukraine from January 26, 2026

Health 07/18/2026, 15:07

From January 26, 2026, pension supplements for new honorary donors are abolished in Ukraine 🇺🇦. Existing donors retain benefits, but new rules remove days off and scholarship supplements. What changed in Law No. 931? 🩸

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Anastasia Fedorova: 'I'm scared of the psychosis' — ex-minister's wife reacts to the 'cult of personality'

Politics 07/18/2026, 15:03

Anastasia Fedorova, wife of former Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov, sharply criticized behavior on social media, calling it 'psychosis' and a 'cult of personality'. The designer complained about the sexualization of family videos and called for common sense, however, users noted that the protests were aimed at change, not the deification of the politician. 📉🇺🇦

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SBU destroys Tu-95 strategic bomber at Engels airfield: operation details and consequences for Russia

Politics 07/18/2026, 15:00

🔥 SBU destroys Tu-95 strategic bomber at Engels airfield! The aircraft's tail section is completely severed, and airfield infrastructure is damaged. This is a serious blow to Russia's military potential. 🇺🇦🚀

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Rezerv+ switches to night mode: Ministry of Defence provides instructions for crossing the border

Technology 07/18/2026, 14:53

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has clarified the operating schedule of the "Rezerv+" app: the service will work in normal mode, but with short-term night maintenance. Military personnel with deferments and protection orders are strongly recommended to download the PDF version of the document in case of crossing the border at night. 📱🇺🇦

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Change of course: why Evgeniy Khmara became the new head of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense

Politics 07/18/2026, 14:50

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Evgeniy Khmara as the Acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Experts believe this decision aims to strengthen ties with the Armed Forces command, but may slow down the department's digitalization. 📉

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Thunderstorms and squalls: forecasters declare elevated danger for western Ukraine

Incidents 07/18/2026, 14:43

⛈️ The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center has warned of thunderstorms and squalls up to 20 m/s in western Ukraine. Dry and warm weather is expected in Kyiv and the region, but rain may arrive by the evening of July 19. 🔥

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