Executive Summary
Ukraine continued its strategic deep-strike campaign against Russian logistics and defense industrial targets, hitting Wildberries warehouses in St. Petersburg and occupied Crimea, as well as the Avitek missile plant in Kirov. In response, Russia launched a daytime ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, striking a defense industry exhibition and killing at least 10 people. Politically, former Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi officially transferred powers to Mykhailo Drapatyi, while protests in Kyiv continued demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Defense Minister. Diplomatically, President Zelensky announced an upcoming meeting with Donald Trump in Washington and highlighted new agreements for joint US-Ukraine drone production and co-manufacturing of Patriot missiles with Raytheon.
Key Events
- Russian ballistic missile strikes a defense industry exhibition near Kyiv, killing at least 10 and injuring over 100, including a Polish defense contractor employee. → link
- Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile strikes the Avitek military plant in Kirov, Russia (1,250 km from Ukraine), causing heavy casualties due to a lack of air raid alerts. → link
- Ukrainian drones successfully strike three Wildberries logistics hubs—two in St. Petersburg and one in Simferopol, Crimea—causing massive fires. → link
- Oleksandr Syrskyi officially transfers Commander-in-Chief powers to Mykhailo Drapatyi; protests continue indefinitely demanding Mykhailo Fedorov's return as Defense Minister. → link
- Zelensky states Ukraine will have drones with a 4,000 km range this year and announces plans for joint US-Ukraine drone production and Patriot missile co-manufacturing with Raytheon. → link
- Zelensky and Trump expected to meet in Washington on July 28, coinciding with the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham. → link
- Russian glide bombs strike Sloviansk, killing 5 and injuring 9 civilians. → link
- The Russian Defense Ministry claims air defenses shot down 210 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory; Moscow Mayor Sobyanin claims 250 drones targeted the Moscow region in 24 hours. → link
Analysis
Ukraine is successfully demonstrating its deep-strike capabilities, hitting high-value military industrial targets like the Avitek plant in Kirov and crippling Russian logistics networks through systematic strikes on Wildberries warehouses. Russia's air defenses appear increasingly overstretched, failing to intercept Ukrainian drones and cruise missiles over St. Petersburg and deep Russian territory, while also suffering from friendly fire incidents. On the political front, the Ukrainian military leadership transition is complete, but public pressure remains high for broader systemic reforms, indicating that civil society will continue to hold the government accountable. Moving forward, watch for Russia's retaliatory tempo as they prepare a new massive missile strike within 48 hours, and the outcomes of the Zelensky-Trump meeting which could shape future US military support and joint defense production.
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Frontline & Battlefield Updates
@KyivIndependent · 2026-07-24T18:08
⚡️Russia's escalating port attacks choke Ukraine's grain exports as industry nears crisis. Ukrainian farmers are bearing the brunt of Russia’s intensified bombing campaign targeting seaports, terminals, and cargo ships as agricultural exports decline, freight costs rise, and vessels avoid docking at Ukrainian ports. → tweet link
@KyivIndependent · 2026-07-24T15:49
⚡️5 killed, 9 injured as Russian forces bombard Sloviansk with glide bombs. Two air-dropped bombs were used in the morning attack, said regional governor Vadym Filashkin, repeating calls for the remaining residents of the city to evacuate to safer areas. → tweet link
@NOELreports · 2026-07-24T14:48
Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia fired three Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles at Bucha district, Kyiv Oblast: one was intercepted and two struck. Two Oniks missiles targeting Odesa Oblast failed to reach their targets. Air defenses also downed or suppressed 81 of more than 90 drones. #Ukraine → tweet link
@wolski_jaros · 2026-07-24T09:57
"Arena-M" nie działa? Mamy nagrania z pierwszego potwierdzonego użycia czołgów z systemem APS Arena-M - na kierunku Dobropila. Kilka starannie pociętych nagrań jest już w sieci i przedstawiają one rzeź rosyjskich czołgów i BMP w ilości około 9 sztuk łącznie. Część czołgów ma APS Arena-M oraz chyba "Majak". W każdym razie pojazdy zostały zniszczone, co więcej - na większości ujęć widać pełne kasety "Areny M" co oznacza że system nie odpalił swoich efektorów. → tweet link
@war_monitor_ua · 2026-07-24T08:48
Риторичне питання Скільки ще будуть записувати Циркони в балістику (?) та реактивні БпЛА в ракети (??) → tweet link
Long-Range Strikes & Russian Targets
@Osinttechnical · 2026-07-24T04:06
Ukrainian attack drones successfully struck a pair of St. Petersburg-area warehouses used by the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries this morning. Both facilities were heavily damaged in the attack, suffering catastrophic fires. → tweet link
@Osinttechnical · 2026-07-24T04:27
A Ukrainian cruise missile appears to have slammed directly into Russia's AVITEK surface-to-air missile plant in Kirov, setting one of the facility's buildings ablaze. → tweet link
@FaytuksNetwork · 2026-07-24T05:33
Ukraine has carried out a Flamingo cruise missile strike on the Avitek plant in Kirov. The plant produces missiles and components for Russian Tor, S-400 and S-500 air defense systems. It is 1,250 km from Ukraine. → tweet link
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T15:39
At least 30 workers were killed and over 80 wounded in the Aviatek plant strike in Kirov because no evacuation or air alert was announced before the FP-5 Flamingo missile hit, Exilenova+ reports. Local trauma units are overwhelmed and residents asked to donate blood. → tweet link
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T17:01
Ukraine hit the only Wildberries distribution center in occupied Crimea overnight, sparking a massive fire at the 13,220 sq.m facility in Simferopol, Exilenova+ reports. → tweet link
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T18:31
The Petersburg Oil Terminal was also attacked today, Supernova+ reports. However, NASA fire maps don't detect fires in the terminal area. → tweet link
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T13:02
InformNapalm reports a HUMINT+CYBINT operation that led to Russian air defense shooting down their own Su-57 fighter in Moscow region. Analysts intercepted training streams from BARS Moscow air defense crews, identified system vulnerabilities and influenced the crew to target Russian aircraft instead of Ukrainian drones. → tweet link
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T18:26
Meanwhile, Russian Defense Ministry claims air defenses shot down 210 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory during the day. → tweet link
Political Developments & Leadership Changes (Ukraine)
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T17:49
Syrskyi officially transferred commander-in-chief powers to Drapatyi. The new commander was introduced to the General Staff leadership. → tweet link
@KyivIndependent · 2026-07-24T17:41
⚡️Ukrainians resume protests, demand Fedorov's return despite Syrskyi's dismissal. Protesters now say their campaign will continue indefinitely until Mykhailo Fedorov is returned to the Defense Ministry. → tweet link
@IAPonomarenko · 2026-07-23T19:37
Fedorov’s reaction (i.e. saying no to any offer but the position of the defense minister) is more than understandable. A deputy PM post for military technology that Zelensky’s offering him might sound sexy, but in reality it’s nothing more than a figurehead role with no authority and no budgets... So Zelensky will have to swallow his made-up pride here too and stop listening to his buddies. → tweet link
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T18:15
Russians prepared missiles for a new massive strike on Ukraine within 48 hours, Zelensky reports citing intelligence and partners. Intelligence also reports Russia is preparing a new "significant" wave of mobilization for fall. → tweet link
Diplomacy & Western Support
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T13:35
Zelensky and Trump will meet in Washington on July 28, media reports. According to Radio Liberty sources, Zelensky also plans to attend the funeral ceremony for late Senator Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral. → tweet link
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T16:55
Ukraine gave America exclusive war experience without US lives lost, Zelensky says. "We paid. Without this experience America would need 10-20 years to reach this level." He adds Ukraine will build a large drone plant in the US as part of their mutually beneficial deal. → tweet link
@KyivIndependent · 2026-07-23T20:31
⚡️Ukraine to co-manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles with Raytheon. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 23 that Ukraine and U.S. defense contractor Raytheon have agreed to jointly produce Patriot interceptor missiles following a meeting with company executives. → tweet link
@NOELreports · 2026-07-24T13:15
❗️The European Union has imposed sanctions on Vladimir Medinsky, who has repeatedly led Russia’s delegation in negotiations with Ukraine. The measures also target Russian Railways CEO Oleg Belozyorov and officials from Russia’s sports and banking sectors. #EU → tweet link
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T15:54
Trump started trusting me and understood who really doesn't want to stop the war, Zelensky says. "If tomorrow we can stop the war, have a ceasefire, it's better than fighting 10-20 years and losing our people." A ceasefire is better than long war, and Russia isn't interested in stopping, he adds. → tweet link
@KyivIndependent · 2026-07-24T11:06
⚡️ Exclusive: Ukraine, US align on new peace push as officials hope Russia accepts air truce. → tweet link
Military Equipment & Capabilities
@wartranslated · 2026-07-24T16:41
Ukraine will have drones capable of flying up to 10,000 kilometers, Zelensky says. "We and Russia have drones for 3,000+ kilometers. This year we'll have 4,000 km, next year from 5 to 10 thousand," he reports. → tweet link
@NOELreports · 2026-07-24T11:33
Russian sources have published photos they say show the wreckage of a Dutch-made Ruta Block 1 cruise missile by Destinus. The missile has been supplied to Ukraine since at least 2024 and has a stated range of 300 km with a 150 kg payload. #Ukraine → tweet link
@NOELreports · 2026-07-24T10:51
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces said they struck 19 energy infrastructure targets across occupied Crimea and other occupied territories over the past 48 hours. According to the force, the operation has hit 136 energy facilities since July 1. #Ukraine → tweet link
@NOELreports · 2026-07-24T12:38
Ukraine’s Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said the drone shot down by a Romanian F-16 was guided through a mesh network. He said this suggests its operator may have deliberately flown it across Romania’s border in a Russian provocation. #Ukraine → tweet link