Russian forces conducted a series of drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of July 14 and 15.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 267 strike and decoy drones, roughly 200 of which were Shahed-type drones, from the directions of Oryol, Bryansk, and Kursk cities; Millerovo, Rostov Oblast; Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Krai; and occupied Donetsk Oblast.[70] The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces shot down 178 drones and that 66 decoy drones were "lost" or suppressed by Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) systems. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 23 drones hit seven unspecified locations and that downed drone debris fell in nine locations. Ukrainian officials reported that the Russian forces struck Kharkiv Oblast.[71]
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Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a defense industrial enterprise in Lipetsk Oblast. Russian opposition outlet Astra reported on July 15 that unspecified sources stated that at least four Ukrainian drones struck the Energiya chemical and weapons component plant in Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast, and damaged buildings at the plant.[14] Astra posted footage of fires near the plant.[15] Ukrainian forces reportedly last struck the Energiya plant on May 23.[16]
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Trump reportedly encouraged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to step up deep strikes on Russian territory during a phone call on July 4. According to sources briefed on the discussions, Trump even asked Zelenskyy if Ukraine could strike Moscow if the U.S. provided long-range weapons. Zelenskyy reportedly responded affirmatively, saying, "Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons."
Trump's Russia announcement is being portrayed as toughening his stance, but in fact what he did was give Putin a 50-day free pass to do anything he likes in Ukraine without further US punishment as the Senate sanctions bill is now put on hold.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new appointments within the Ukrainian government. On July 14, Zelensky announced that he nominated current Economic Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as prime minister and noted that Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal's robust experience would be well suited for the role of defense minister.[10] Shmyhal later resigned from his position as prime minister on July 15.[11] Zelensky has yet to formalize these reassignments with an official decree as of this writing.
Key Takeaways:
- Kremlin officials dismissed US President Donald Trump's demand that Russia agree to a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine within 50 days while promoting claims that Russia can withstand economic pressure and remains committed to achieving its war aims.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin's theory of victory continues to drive his unwillingness to compromise on his pre-war demand for Ukraine's capitulation.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new appointments within the Ukrainian government.
- Ukrainian forces recently advanced in northern Sumy Oblast. Russian forces recently advanced near Kupyansk, Borova, and Toretsk.
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**General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine**
*Operational information as of 22:00 15.07.2025 on the Russian invasion*
In total, 148 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of this day. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance deep into our territory, inflicting fire damage.
Today, the Russian invaders launched one missile and 39 air strikes against our troops' positions and settlements, using three missiles and dropping 61 guided aerial bombs. In addition, they used 1,218 kamikaze drones and fired more than 4,000 times.
- Ten combat engagements took place in the North Slobozhansky and Kursk sectors since the beginning of the day. In addition, the enemy conducted one air strike, dropping four guided aerial bombs, and fired 165 times at Ukrainian troops' positions and localities, including three times from multiple launch rocket systems.
- In the South Slobozhansky sector, the Defense Forces repelled four enemy attacks near the towns of Vovchansk and Stroyivka. One combat engagement is still ongoing.
- In the Kupyansk sector, the aggressor tried to advance five times in the area of Stepova Novoselivka, Zahryzove and Pishchane. Ukrainian defenders stopped all enemy attacks.
- In the Lyman sector, Russian invaders attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 24 times near the settlements of Novyi Myr, Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Karpivka, Kolodyazi, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, towards Shandryholove and Serebryanka. Four combat engagements are still ongoing.
- In the Siversky sector, our defenders repelled two attacks by the occupation forces near Hryhorivka and Vyymka.
- In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked our troops' positions seven times in the areas of Predtechyno, Bila Hora and Stupochky. One combat engagement is still ongoing.
- In the Toretsk sector, Russians stormed the positions of Ukrainian troops five times near Diliyivka, Toretsk, Novospaske and Rusyn Yar.
- In the Pokrovsk sector, since the beginning of the day, the enemy has tried to advance 41 times in the areas of Popov Yar, Novoekonomichne, Myrolyubivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Zvirove, Udachne, Oleksiyivka, towards the settlements of Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Muravka Filiya, Dachne. Three combat engagements have taken place so far.
According to preliminary data, 93 occupants were neutralized in this area today, 63 of them were killed irrevocably. Also, 4 cars, 2 motorcycles, 22 unmanned aerial vehicles and one cannon were destroyed. In addition, one tank and one cannon of the occupants were damaged.
According to preliminary data, 93 occupants were neutralized in this sector today, 63 of them were irretrievably destroyed. Also, 4 cars, 2 motorcycles, 22 unmanned aerial vehicles and one cannon were destroyed. In addition, one tank and one cannon of the occupants were damaged.
- In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy tried to break through the defenses of our defenders 22 times in the areas of Zaporizhzhia, Piddubne, Lisne, Myrne, Maliivka, Shevchenko, Novosilka and towards Novokhatske. Three combat engagements are still ongoing.
- The enemy did not conduct any offensive in the Huliaipil sector.
- In the Orikhivsk sector, the occupants launched an air strike in the vicinity of Novoandriivka.
- In the Prydniprovskyi sector, Ukrainian troops repelled seven occupants' attacks in the area of Antonivskyi Bridge and near Kozulskyi and Zabych islands.
**Today, it is worth noting the soldiers of the 121st separate territorial defense brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who are effectively holding back the enemy.**
Glory to the Ukrainian defenders!
Glory to Ukraine!
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⚡️EU expected to agree on new Moscow sanctions, Russian oil price cap, Reuters reports.
The EU is close to reaching a full agreement on its 18th sanctions package against Moscow, which will include a new Russian oil price cap, Reuters reported on July 13, citing four sources within the bloc.
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