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Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone strike against Ukraine on the night of July 25 to 26, increasingly integrating missiles into overnight strike packages after primarily relying on drones in Spring and early Summer 2025, according to Critical Threats.

Air defense systems are on alert for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Gatchina, near Saint Petersburg, and across the Republic of Tatarstan.

Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone strike against Ukraine on the night of July 25 to 26, indicating an increasing integration of missiles into overnight strike packages, according to Critical Threats.

Ukrainian forces carried out a strike near an oil depot in Oktyabrsky, Volgograd Oblast, targeting an electric substation that provides power to railways, according to multiple reports. Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces reportedly eliminated Colonel Lebedev, commander of Russia’s 83rd Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 69th Division, who was leading assault operations toward Velykyi Burluk from the Belgorod region. The timing of these events is not specified in the provided sources.

Ukraine will receive €3.05 billion as the fourth tranche under the Ukraine Facility, the European Commission confirmed, though a delay and cut are in place due to unmet reform commitments. Out of 16 expected reforms, 13 were completed, according to a statement this morning.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly eliminated Colonel Lebedev, commander of Russia’s 83rd Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 69th Division, while he was leading assault operations near Velykyi Burluk from the Belgorod region, according to operational data from the "Khortytsia" strategic group. Separately, Russia is massively jamming GPS signals in Baltic countries and Poland, causing record disruptions to civil aviation, with the strongest interference detected over Estonia, Finland, and Poland, according to "Dnipr Alerts".

Germany has delivered three Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and is discussing further deliveries with Washington, according to the Washington Post. In total, Germany has agreed to provide five such systems to Ukraine. This development comes as Russia is reportedly testing new naval drones with powerful warheads, posing a threat to ports and coastal cities.

Russia is testing new naval drones equipped with powerful warheads, posing a threat to ports and coastal cities like Odesa, the Baltic Fleet launched the remotely controlled drones during drills, according to reports.

Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov suggested on his show that Russia should place nuclear weapons on high alert and conduct a test strike on Lviv, Ukraine. Solovyov also stated that the Russian army should monitor wind patterns to ensure the radioactive fallout disperses westward before any potential strike.

Multiple Ukrainian drones, visually resembling Shahed/Harop models, struck Russia's "Signal" radio plant in Stavropol early on July 26th. The "Signal" plant is a major facility involved in producing electronic systems for the Russian military. Videos of the strike surfaced in the early morning.

Multiple videos surfaced in the early morning of July 26th showing a UAV strike on the Russian "Signal" radio plant in Stavropol. A preliminary BDA assessment has been conducted, and context on the facility's role in Russia's military production has been gathered.

Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Signal plant in Stavropol early this morning, a facility involved in producing electronic systems for the Russian military. The drones visually resemble Shahed/Harop models, according to a report on X.

Ukraine reported a massive overnight Russian missile and drone assault that struck multiple cities including Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv, causing civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. A central Dnipro apartment building was set ablaze, and in Kharkiv, a civilian enterprise, transport infrastructure, and a city boiler room were hit, resulting in wounded individuals. The pre-attack assessment indicated Russia launched 12 winged missiles, 13 ballistic missiles, and over one hundred drones.

A massive overnight Russian missile and drone assault targeted Ukraine, setting a central Dnipro apartment building on fire, according to a report from United24media.

Russian forces launched missile attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Kharkiv overnight, with multiple explosions reported in Dnipro and significant damage in Kharkiv. In Dnipro, at least two winged rockets were observed targeting the city, followed by reports of ballistic missile threats. In Kharkiv, a powerful combined attack involving air-launched missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones caused damage to civilian infrastructure, including a civilian enterprise, transport infrastructure, and a city boiler room, according to Mayor Igor Terekhov.

Russia launched widespread drone and ballistic missile attacks across Ukraine overnight, targeting cities including Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Kamyanske. In Dnipro, over 30 drones were detected moving towards the city from multiple directions, with over 10 drones specifically targeting the city from the south, east, and west. Kamyanske, in the Dnipro region, was hit by Russian missiles, causing a fire at the "Epicentr" shopping mall. According to reports, a total of 60 Iskander/KN-23 ballistic missiles were used against Dnipro and Kamyanske.

Ukrainian forces have fully liberated the city of Pokrovsk, eliminating all Russian assault groups that had infiltrated the southern Shakhtarsk district two days prior, according to a report from the front lines on July 25th. Between 30 and 50 Russian special forces operatives were neutralized during the clearing operations, with some attempting to escape disguised as civilians.

Ukraine is anticipating the arrival of its eighth German-financed IRIS-T SLM fire unit in the near future, according to a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Embassy in Germany. Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany, Oleksandr Shmyhal, reportedly stated today that the unit is en route to Ukraine. This development comes as the European Commission confirmed that Ukraine will receive €3.05 billion as the fourth tranche under the Ukraine Facility, though a delay and a reduction are in place due to unmet reform commitments.

Signs indicate Russia has begun using its new R-77M air-to-air missile in Ukraine. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reportedly stated yesterday that the U.S. and Ukraine have reached an agreement, potentially worth between $10 billion and $30 billion, for Ukraine to sell drones to the U.S. President Trump and President Zelenskyy "spoke recently about the U.S. and Ukraine entering into a 'serious drone mega deal,'" according to FaytuksNetwork.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly stated yesterday that the United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement for Ukraine to sell drones to the U.S., with the deal valued between $10 billion and $30 billion.

Russian invasion forces captured Mykolaivka and Novoekonomichne in the Pokrovsk area of Ukraine's Donetsk region on or before July 25th, according to a source reporting on military movements. The advance positions these towns as the last settlements before the larger town of Myrnograd, indicating a significant territorial gain for Russia in the wider Pokrovsk operational direction.

Ukraine is set to disband its Ministry of Strategic Industries, transferring its institutions to the Ministry of Defence, a move aimed at streamlining the development of the country's defense industry. This announcement comes as fighting intensifies in the Donetsk region, with Russian forces reportedly making gains and probing Ukrainian defenses.

Russian forces launched a widespread drone attack targeting multiple regions across Ukraine overnight, with the Air Force of Ukraine reporting reconnaissance UAVs in the north of Zaporizhzhia, southeast of Sumy, north of Chernihiv, and north of Kharkivshchyna. Simultaneously, the United States announced a $150 million contract to sell Ukraine equipment and services for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of M109 self-propelled howitzers, confirmed yesterday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted an urgent bill, numbered 13533, aimed at restoring the procedural powers and independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP). The bill, which has received council approval and is expected to be considered at the nearest plenary meeting, seeks to prevent threats to ongoing criminal proceedings investigated by NABU and SAP. The EU has welcomed these reform plans, acknowledging Ukraine's "new approach" and offering support for Kyiv's EU accession path.

A Russian An-24 aircraft carrying 49 people crashed this morning in a heavily-wooded area in the Amur Oblast of Eastern Russia, with preliminary reports indicating no survivors. Separately, Sweden is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal, with further details expected soon. Meanwhile, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Ukraine will have the ability to influence Russian territory with supplied weapons, though the specific types will not be disclosed to Russia.

Explosions were heard in Cherkasy and the surrounding region on July 24th, with reports indicating the use of two winged missiles, possibly "Iskander-K" type 9m727-729, according to monitor channels. Simultaneously, an An-24 passenger aircraft carrying 46 people disappeared in the Amur Region while en route from Khabarovsk to Blagoveshchensk, emergency services told Interfax.

Ukrainian drones attacked a Lukoil oil/fuel storage facility in Adler, a district of Sochi, Russia, on the Black Sea coast. The strikes occurred late on July 23rd, leading to reports of explosions and active Russian air defenses in the area. One drone was described as an AN-196 Lyutyi, potentially a long-range OWA-UAV.

Protests erupted in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a second day against a new law impacting anti-corruption agencies, with President Volodymyr Zelensky promising to introduce a bill to strengthen the independence of NABU and SAPO. MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak stated the new bill could be shared with parliament as early as tomorrow, with lawmakers potentially convened next week. The protests follow the Verkhovna Rada's passage of a law that critics argue undermines anti-corruption efforts.

Russian forces from Sevastopol's 12th Air Defense Regiment have urgently withdrawn most S-400 air defense systems and troops from their base, according to a report by ATESH on an unspecified date. Only on-duty soldiers remain at the base, which ATESH stated was due to fears of Ukrainian strikes.

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck a Russian military airfield in Millerovo, Rostov region, on July 22, causing approximately 10 explosions, according to local reports. This comes as Ukraine has also reported a "mass launch" of drones targeting the Russian Federation, with approximate flight routes indicating many drones headed towards the Luhansk region and accumulating in Rostov.

On July 21st, the U.S. Army, specifically soldiers from the 7th Army Training Command, the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, successfully executed the Army's first live-grenade drop from an unmanned aircraft system at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany, as confirmed by statements from the U.S. Army and OSINTtechnical on X. This development marks a significant step in the U.S. military's integration of drone technology for offensive capabilities.

Ukraine's Air Force reported today that it intercepted 224 of 450 Russian aerial targets, including 200 Shahed-type UAVs and a significant majority of various missiles, during a large-scale attack across Ukraine from the evening of July 20 to the morning of July 21. The attack involved 426 Shahed-type UAVs, 5 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, 4 Kalibr cruise missiles, 1 Iskander-K rocket, and 14 Kh-101 cruise missiles, according to a statement from the Air Force of Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses engaged targets originating from multiple Russian regions and the Black Sea.

Multiple regions across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Poltava, and Khmelnytskyi, experienced a massive Russian missile and drone attack early on July 21st, UTC. Kyiv is under "massive attack of enemy UAVs," according to the Air Force of Ukraine, with reports of continuous attacks from all directions and significant smoke on Lukyanovskaya street. Ivano-Frankivsk experienced its largest attack since the start of the full-scale invasion, with civilian and critical infrastructure hit, as stated by the mayor.

Kyiv and multiple regions across Ukraine were subjected to a large-scale aerial assault early on July 21st, with Ukrainian monitoring channels reporting over 100 drones in the country's airspace and multiple missile launches. Kyiv authorities urged residents to stay in shelters as residential buildings in the capital were reportedly hit by Russian drones, according to Worldsource24. Simultaneously, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that seven Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow were shot down overnight.

Russia has initiated large-scale nightly movements of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to new locations across its territory, according to a report by the Greek server Pronews.gr on July 20th. This measure, involving ICBM columns accompanied by heavily armed security teams of at least forty men, is a response to intelligence indicating that American and British secret services reportedly gained knowledge of temporary ICBM locations and movement routes. The movements, which began in mid-July 2025, are conducted exclusively at night to minimize detection.

Overnight, Russia experienced significant airspace and transport disruptions, with 134 civilian flights diverted from Moscow airports due to reported drone threats, according to Wartranslated. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that 93 Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were downed, while in the Rostov region, drone debris caused delays for 132 trains. Additionally, Russian media outlet РБК-Україна reported an alleged drone attack on the city of Elabuga in Tatarstan, with images circulating online.