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Monday, July 28. Russia's War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine
KRAMATORSK, UKRAINE - JULY 24: Katerina with her daughter Melania says goodbye to her husband Sergyi ... More before being evacuated from Oleksijevo-Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk, Ukraine, on July 24, 2025. (Photo by Vincenzo Circosta/Anadolu via Getty Images) Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 1,251. Russian Attacks on Ukraine 324 drones and seven missiles swarmed the sky over western Ukraine overnight into July 28. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting or electronically jamming 309 drones and two cruise missiles. The primary target was the city of Starokostiantyniv, in Khmelnytskyi oblast, or region, home to one of Ukraine's most important airfields. All three Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles failed to reach intended sites; still, impacts were recorded at three locations. Relative to the two biggest aerial assaults on Ukraine to date, where Russian forces launched 741 and 623 projectiles, Russia's latest overnight strike is considerably smaller. It followed an even smaller overnight strike on July 26, in which 208 drones and 27 missiles were deployed; of these, 183 drones and 17 missiles were downed. In addition to nighttime barrages, Russian daytime strikes across Ukraine killed at least 11 civilians and injured more than 88 on July 25-28. In the northeastern province of Sumy, a Russian drone targeted a civilian bus, killing three non-combatants and wounding five others. In eastern Donetsk province, sustained shelling killed three people and injured 17 others. Further south in Kherson, drone attacks resulted in four civilian deaths and left 24 wounded; artillery fire in central Dnipropetrovsk region killed one individual and injured 13 residents. Strikes in eastern Kharkiv oblast left 29 residents wounded, while a Russian nighttime attack on the southern port city of Odesa on July 24 caused extensive damage, setting fire to the historic Pryvoz bazaar, one of the oldest markets in Europe, as well as damaging UNESCO World Heritage sites and injuring three residents. Ukraine has also been launching counter strikes. Its latest drone salvo targeted the iconic city of St. Petersburg, tsarist Russia's imperial capital, forcing its airport to close for five hours on July 27. The attack coincided with President Vladimir Putin's visit to the historic city for its annual Navy Day celebrations, though the traditional naval parade was already canceled due to security concerns. Russian air defenses intercepted more than ten Ukrainian drones over the region, underscoring Kyiv's continued capacity to wreak havoc deep inside Russian territory despite Moscow's intensified military pressure. Trump Tightens Deadline for Russia to Negotiate Peace U.S. President Donald Trump has moved up the deadline he previously gave Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. During a July 28 joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, President Trump announced he would give Moscow '10 or 12' days to show meaningful action, down from the 50-day timeline he initially announced on July 14, which would have expired in early September. Trump has threatened additional sanctions on Russia, as well as tariffs, along with secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian exports, if Moscow fails to end the war. President Trump's tougher approach appears to be triggered by deepening dismay with Russian President Vladimir Putin's handling of the conflict. 'There's no reason for waiting…we just don't see any progress [in negotiations] being made,' President Trump said. He also indicated his growing skepticism toward diplomatic engagement with Putin: 'I'm not so interested in talking anymore,' Trump told reporters. 'We have such nice conversations…and then people die the following night,' he continued. But despite expressing disappointment with the Russian leader, Trump emphasized a distinction between President Putin and ordinary Russians, saying he 'loves the Russian people' and would prefer not to impose harsh economic penalties, if they can be avoided. He further highlighted Russia's vast natural resource wealth and its potential for a prosperous future. 'Russia could be so rich, it could be thriving like practically no other country…instead, they spend all their money on war,' Trump stated. However, his shifting tone has suggested he might be preparing to increase pressure on Moscow if necessary to jumpstart stalled peace negotiations. In Ukraine, officials welcomed Trump's recent statements. President Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak praised the president for delivering 'a clear message of peace through strength.' So far, there has been no official response from the Kremlin to Trump's tighter deadline. But Moscow has consistently criticized Western support for Ukraine for prolonging the conflict. Russian markets seem to be taking Trump's updated ultimatum more seriously: unlike his July 14 warning, which saw the Moscow Stock Exchange gain 2.7%, the index closed down 1.49% on July 28. Ukraine Positions Itself as a Global Drone Manufacturer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a potential $30 billion deal for the sale of Ukrainian drones to the U.S. Speaking on July 24, President Zelenskyy said the agreement had been reached with U.S. President Donald Trump as part of a 'win-win' framework, under which Ukraine would supply drones to Washington in exchange for U.S. weapons. The Trump administration has already approved two separate military sales to Kyiv totaling $330 million. At the same time, Ukraine is expanding its defense manufacturing beyond its borders. President Zelenskyy announced plans for joint projects with Denmark, Norway, and Germany, aiming to decentralize arms production amid intensified, increasingly precise Russian aerial strikes. Denmark has already committed to co-financing long-range drone factories under a public-private partnership. The country expects to produce and supply drones to Ukraine during the war, and afterward, stockpile the drones for Danish defense. By Danylo Nosov, Karina L. Tahiliani
Forbes
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Forbes
Monday, July 21. Russia's War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine
KYIV, UKRAINE - JULY 21: People took shelter at subway station during Russian drone-and-missile ... More attack on July 21, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Several districts of the capital were damaged in result of attack. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the Russian army launched on Ukraine 426 drones and 24 missiles. (Photo by Yan Dobronosov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images) Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 1,244 Russian Attacks on Ukraine Overnight into July 21, Russian forces blasted Ukraine with 450 aerial weapons, including five Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. Ukraine's Air Force intercepted all 24 missiles and 200 drones while electronically jamming another 203 drones. The attacks killed one civilian in Kyiv and wounded at least 33 people in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. In addition, the multi-vector attack struck western Ivano-Frankivsk in the most extensive strike on the regional capital since the start of the war. This latest barrage follows a similar July 19 attack, when Russia launched 344 drones and 35 missiles, of which Ukrainian forces downed 314 drones and 30 missiles. Improved engineering has tripled the strike accuracy of Russian drones since early 2025, according to a Financial Times analysis. From April to June, 2025, some 15% of Russian drones reportedly reached their targets, compared to about 5% earlier this year. Much of the increase is due to Russian drones' new technical capabilities and improved engineering. 'The problem is not [that]Another challenge lies in Russia's evolving drone deployment strategy. With rising production, Moscow is now simultaneously dispatching large swarms of drones, concentrating them on selected targets rather than chaotically scattering them across the country. 'Instead of deploying 500 drones nationwide like they used to, Russian forces now target one or two cities at a time,' said Oleksandr Matviienko, a drone expert at Counteroffensive Pro, a Ukrainian defense technology outlet. Russian overnight attacks might escalate further in line with the Kremlin's rapidly increasing drone manufacturing. At present, Ukrainian intelligence estimates Russian production at about 170 units daily, with plans to boost output to 190 by year's end. Russian daytime strikes, scattered across Ukraine, killed at least 22 civilians between July 18 and July 21. In eastern Donetsk region, systematic Russian shelling killed 13 civilians and wounded 33 others. In the southern Kherson region, Russian drones killed three civilians and wounded 29 others; in central Dnipropetrovsk province, drones killed four people and wounded another 12. Russian shelling killed one civilian each in the northern Sumy and southern Zaporizhzhia regions. International Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia. After a month-long stalemate in negotiations, President Zelenskyy called for talks focused on a ceasefire, prisoner-of-war exchanges and the return of Ukrainian children deported to Russia. He reiterated his offer for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing Istanbul as the possible venue. Previous rounds of bilateral talks, which took place in Turkey in May and June, yielded no substantial agreements except POW swaps. According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian national security adviser Rustem Umerov has already communicated Kyiv's proposal to the Russian side. Prospects for a comprehensive ceasefire, however, appear limited as Russia continues to demand a broad set of concessions from Ukraine. These include a permanent ban on NATO membership, recognition of Russian control over occupied territories and significant limitations on Ukraine's military capabilities. Ukrainian officials have consistently described these terms as unacceptable. The European Union adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia on July 18. At the heart of the package is a new oil price cap, set at 15% below the average market rate. This brings the current cap to about $47.60 per barrel. EU shipping and insurance companies will no longer be allowed to handle Russian oil sold above the lowered price limit. Although the cap mirrors a G7 mechanism, U.S. reluctance to support a lower price forced the EU to act independently. In parallel, the EU sanctioned India's Vadinar refinery, part-owned by Russia's largest state-owned oil company, Rosneft. In response, India's external affairs ministry said that India 'does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures' and urged an end to 'double standards' in energy trade. The EU also blacklisted 105 more tankers from Russia's 'shadow fleet,' which it uses for illegal oil shipments and to avoid restrictions, bringing the total to more than 400. Additional bans now apply to a private international flag registry operator and an entity in the Russian LNG sector. By Danylo Nosov, Alan Sacks
India Gazette
21-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh takes part in International Yoga Day celebrations in Udhampur, hails Indian Army and Op Sindoor
By Tanya Chugh Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the 11th International yoga Day celebrations in Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh met the army personnel here in Udhampur, praised their efforts in Operation Sindoor. 'Your bravery is widely admired across the nation. I salute the valour and courage of the Indian Army,' Rajnath Singh said while addressing the He gave a clear message that Operation Sindoor was not just a reaction, and it is not over yet. 'The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam was not merely an isolated incident from across the border, but a direct attempt to target India's social and communal harmony. We not only foiled their nefarious plans but also delivered such a powerful response that Pakistan was forced to kneel down, leading us to announce a temporary halt to Operation Sindoor. As we have stated earlier, Operation Sindoor is not yet over,' said the Union minister. 'This operation was not just a reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack. Through Operation Sindoor, we have sent a clear message to Pakistan that sponsoring terrorism against India will have increasingly severe consequences. Operation Sindoor is the natural progression of the 2016 Surgical Strike and the 2019 Air Strike.' 'With this operation, we have conveyed to Pakistan that its long-standing campaign of inflicting wounds on India through terrorism will no longer succeed. Any terror attack on Indian soil will now come at a very high cost to Pakistan. India is fully prepared to take every necessary step in its fight against terrorism,' he added. 'Pakistan aims to weaken India from within. But it must never forget that for India's unity and integrity, Major Somnath Sharma sacrificed his life, and so did brave soldiers like Brigadier Usman, who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. Today, I am in Udhampur, just a few hours from Naushera--the very place where Brigadier Usman laid down his life for Bharat Mata,' said Singh. Expressing the importance of Yoga in our lives, the minister said, 'as our nation observes International Yoga Day, it is important to reflect on the true meaning of Yoga. Yoga means union. Uniting every section of society with India's culture and spirit is the essence of yoga. If even one section of society is left behind in this effort, the circle of India's unity and security will break. Therefore, today, let us practice not just physical yoga, but strive for unity in thought and society as well. This must be done with patience and deep resolve.' 'Today, the entire country is observing Yoga Day with enthusiasm--and not just India, but the whole world is embracing our cultural legacy. Yoga, an ancient tradition over a thousand years old, was once practised only by sages. Today, people across the globe are performing yoga. This is a reflection of India's growing global influence,' he added. He further added, 'In today's world, where stress, anxiety, and unrest are widespread, yoga has emerged as a powerful is not merely about sitting quietly with eyes closed--it's about mindfulness and inner control.' The theme of this years yoga Day celebrations is 'Yoga for one Earth, one health,' aligning it with sustainability and global well being. Speaking about the theme of this year's Yoga day celebrations, the Defence Minister said, 'Every year, we celebrate Yoga Day with a unique theme. This year's theme, 'One Earth, One Health', reflects India's belief in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam--that the whole world is one family.' The Union Minister arrived in Udhampur on the evening of 20th June and took part in cultural celebrations and Bada khana with army personnel. (ANI)
NDTV
21-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
On International Yoga Day, Rajnath Singh Shares "Op Sindoor" Message
Udhampur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Singh met the army personnel here in Udhampur, praised their efforts in Operation Sindoor. "Your bravery is widely admired across the nation. I salute the valour and courage of the Indian Army," Rajnath Singh said during his address. He gave a clear message that Operation Sindoor was not just a reaction, and it is not over yet. "The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam was not merely an isolated incident from across the border, but a direct attempt to target India's social and communal harmony. We not only foiled their nefarious plans but also delivered such a powerful response that Pakistan was forced to kneel down, leading us to announce a temporary halt to Operation Sindoor. As we have stated earlier, Operation Sindoor is not yet over," said the Union minister. He added, "This operation was not just a reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack. Through Operation Sindoor, we have sent a clear message to Pakistan that sponsoring terrorism against India will have increasingly severe consequences. Operation Sindoor is the natural progression of the 2016 Surgical Strike and the 2019 Air Strike." "With this operation, we have conveyed to Pakistan that its long-standing campaign of inflicting wounds on India through terrorism will no longer succeed. Any terror attack on Indian soil will now come at a very high cost to Pakistan. India is fully prepared to take every necessary step in its fight against terrorism," he said. "Pakistan aims to weaken India from within. But it must never forget that for India's unity and integrity, Major Somnath Sharma sacrificed his life, and so did brave soldiers like Brigadier Usman, who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. Today, I am in Udhampur, just a few hours from Naushera--the very place where Brigadier Usman laid down his life for Bharat Mata," said Mr Singh. Expressing the importance of Yoga in our lives, the minister said, "As our nation observes International Yoga Day, it is important to reflect on the true meaning of Yoga. Yoga means union. Uniting every section of society with India's culture and spirit is the essence of yoga. If even one section of society is left behind in this effort, the circle of India's unity and security will break. Therefore, today, let us practice not just physical yoga, but strive for unity in thought and society as well. This must be done with patience and deep resolve." "Today, the entire country is observing Yoga Day with enthusiasm--and not just India, but the whole world is embracing our cultural legacy. Yoga, an ancient tradition over a thousand years old, was once practised only by sages. Today, people across the globe are performing yoga. This is a reflection of India's growing global influence," he added. He further added, "In today's world, where stress, anxiety, and unrest are widespread, yoga has emerged as a powerful solution. Yoga is not merely about sitting quietly with eyes closed--it's about mindfulness and inner control." The theme of this years yoga Day celebrations is "Yoga for one Earth, one health," aligning it with sustainability and global well being. Speaking about the theme of this year's Yoga day celebrations, the Defence Minister said, "Every year, we celebrate Yoga Day with a unique theme. This year's theme, "One Earth, One Health", reflects India's belief in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam--that the whole world is one family." The Minister arrived in Udhampur on June 20 and took part in cultural celebrations and Bada khana with army personnel.
