Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, while strikes in Sumy and Odessa brought the overall death toll to at least 10 people across Ukraine. The UN stated that July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated to allies that Ukraine requires more air defenses after depleted systems failed to stop Moscow's incoming missiles. Diplomacy remains at a standstill more than four years after the start of the full-scale invasion, as both countries ramp up long-range strikes and civilian casualties grow.
Ukraine has renewed its air campaign against Russia, striking two oil facilities deep inside Russian territory. These attacks targeted the nation's fuel-producing industry, including the Slavneft-Yanos facility in Yaroslavl, one of Russia's largest refineries. These strikes left four people injured.
As the two countries continue to trade fire, Moscow's troops are suffering a high rate of losses. Recent Russian attacks killed at least three civilians as Ukraine struggles to rebuild its air defenses.