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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine once again called on the United States to send Ukraine long-range weapons and modern aircraft in the necessary quantity to support the nation’s efforts to liberate its land. Zelensky addressed the topic, speaking via video conference at the 14th annual Aspen Security Forum, Ukrinform reports, referring to the President’s Office. "I would really draw attention to long-range armaments. Again, we have been waiting for this for quite some time. Let us still have hope that the United States will resolve the matter. At the moment, the United States leads with defense assistance," Zelensky said, acknowledging…

Last night and on the morning of July 22, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Sumy region four times. Fourteen explosions were recorded. The relevant statement was made by Sumy Regional Military Administration on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Four settlements came under enemy fire across four territorial communities, such as Bilopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Seredyno-Buda and Shalyhyne,” the report states. The enemy opened fire with mortars (10 explosions), recoilless guns (four explosions), and small arms. According to the preliminary data, no casualties among civilians were reported. Infrastructure objects also remained intact. Photo: illustrative

A total of 496 children have been killed and over 1,068 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started. The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Over 1,564 children in Ukraine have been affected by Russian armed aggression. As of July 22, 2023, according to the data from juvenile prosecutors, a total of 496 children were killed and over 1,068 received injuries of various severity levels,” the report states. These data are not final, as they are being investigated within the areas of hostilities, temporarily occupied and liberated areas. Currently,…

The Ukrainian military-industrial complex is working to ensure the protection of the nation’s port infrastructure against Russian missile and drone attacks. Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov spoke of this on the air of the national telethon, Ukrinform reports. "We realize that there is a lack of air defense capabilities to down certain types of weapons employed by the Russian Federation. The president has set the task of ensuring protection. Today, all possible contacts have engaged to speed up the delivery of the necessary capabilities. However, I’d like to note that we are developing them ourselves…

In Chernihiv region, the body of a second woman was found at the site of a Russian missile hitting a cultural house. That's according to the police of Chernihiv region, Ukrinform reports. "As of 17:00, the body of a second woman who died as a result of a missile strike was found under the rubble of the building," the report says. The investigative team continues to work on documenting the Russian war crime. Police investigators have launched a pre-trial investigation into the criminal proceedings opened under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of the laws and customs…

Explosions are heard in Odesa region. This is reported by the Telegram channel Operatyvnyi ZSU (lit. Operational Armed Forces of Ukraine), Ukrinform says. "Odesa region. Explosions are heard. Believe in the Air Defense Forces of Ukraine," the message reads. The spokesman for Odesa Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Bratchuk, citing the Ukrainian Air Force, also reported in Telegram that supersonic anti-ship missiles Oniks had been launched towards Odesa region and urged people to stay in shelters. As Ukrinform reported, Russian troops have been shelling Odesa region for several days in a row, with several people killed and wounded.

In the morning of July 21, Russian troops fired missiles at Chernihiv region. The head of Chernihiv Regional Military Administration Viacheslav Chaus reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform says. "The air raid alert continues. Please stay in shelters and do not ignore the alarm," Chaus wrote. As Ukrinform reported, on Thursday, July 20, the Russian army attacked Semenivka in Chernihiv region with Shahed-type drones, hitting residential buildings.

By attacking Ukrainian ports, after Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the Russian authorities are trying to get concessions from the West. The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said this in its latest Russian offensive campaign assessment, Ukrinform reports. "The Russian military's intensifying strikes against Ukrainian port and grain infrastructure and threats of maritime escalation are likely a part of a Kremlin effort to leverage Russia's exit from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and exact extensive concessions from the West," ISW said. According to ISW analysts, Russian President Vladimir Putin said a few days ago…

The Russian occupation forces took nearly 80 high school students from the temporarily captured territories of Luhansk region to the military academy in Russia’s Kostroma. That’s according to the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Ukrinfrom reports. The abducted children are now undergoing “military courses” at the training ground of the Academy of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection and Engineering Forces, located in Kostroma region, being subjected to yet another dose of enemy propaganda, officials emphasized. According to the report, in the temporarily occupied territories, Russian puppet authorities deny payments to mothers of newborns in case they do not hold a Russian…

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny discussed the situation on the battlefield and the delivery of security assistance to Ukraine with Chairman of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley. "I spoke in detail about the operational situation along the entire front line. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, despite the extremely complex minefields set up by the enemy, anti-tank barricades, and fire damage system, methodically destroy the enemy's forces and continue to conduct offensive operations to de-occupy our territory. We have success in several directions. Our soldiers are Heroes," the Commander-in-Chief posted on Telegram. According to…