❗️ A bipartisan group of US senators introduced a Russia sanctions bill that would mandate sanctions on Vladimir Putin, Russian banks, defense firms, energy companies, and the shadow fleet. Trump said the bill has a “good chance” of passing. #US

Russia plans to produce up to 120 Banderol cruise missiles per month, Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Flash said. The missile has a range of about 500 km, carries a 114 kg warhead, and is currently launched from Orion drones. At full capacity, Russia could fire up to 4 per day. #Ukraine

One of the Russian vessels struck by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces in the Sea of Azov. Still flying the Russian flag. #Ukraine

Russia attacked two civilian vessels flying the flags of Tanzania and Liberia in the Black Sea, Odesa regional authorities said. The captain of one vessel was killed. Eleven crew members were evacuated, including 3 who were injured. #Ukraine

The IOC has restored the Russian Olympic Committee’s profile on its website, making it accessible for the first time since 2023, when Russia’s membership in the organization was suspended. #Russia

Asked whether he would sign the Russia sanctions bill, Trump said there is a “high probability” he will. He added the legislation could also be expanded to include Iran and Hezbollah, noting Sen. Lindsey Graham strongly supported it. #US

❗️Residents in occupied Crimea are voicing growing frustration over prolonged power and water outages. Posts shared online describe up to 11 days without electricity in some areas, alongside rising fuel prices and worsening living conditions. #Ukraine

A newly released photo confirms damage to the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant in occupied Crimea. #Ukraine

Satellite imagery confirms the destruction of the Russian border patrol ship Izumrud at the quay. #Ukraine

Russia struck the Tanzania-flagged cargo vessel ATLAS BE off the coast of Odesa. The ship was sailing from Chornomorsk to Turkey carrying sunflower meal. A jet-powered drone hit the vessel, causing a fire and killing one crew member. #Ukraine

Battle damage assessment footage shows the aftermath of the overnight drone strike on a Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk. Damage is visible across the site. #Ukraine

Ukraine’s 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade is preparing new defensive fortifications, with soldiers working to strengthen defensive lines. #Ukraine

❗️ Zelensky said Ukraine will receive licenses to produce SCALP missiles, AASM bombs, and Aster 30 missiles. France will provide 2 SAMP/T systems this year and speed up Aster 30 deliveries by October. Ukraine will buy 16 Rafale fighters, with pilot and mechanic training starting this year. #Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Europe and Ukraine buried US-Russia agreements reached in Alaska and tried to sideline Washington. He also labeled Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov “terrorism.” #Russia

Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile has now been verified in strikes on 26 Russian targets using at least 31 missiles, according to Dnipro OSINT analysis. Confirmed targets include warships, arms factories, oil infrastructure, logistics hubs, ferries, and military facilities. #Ukraine

All according to plan. Authorities in Russia’s Bashkortostan said today’s strike on the region’s refinery will not affect local fuel supplies. The statement came after key primary processing units at the facility were hit during the attack. #Russia

Ukraine struck the AVT-6 and AVT-4 units at the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery, 1,400 km from Ukraine. Together they account for 100% of the plant’s primary processing capacity, totaling 10 million tons of oil per year. #Ukraine

Zelensky said Ukrainian forces struck a refinery in Bashkortostan, about 1,300 km from the front, and the Afipsky refinery in Krasnodar region. He also confirmed hits on a patrol ship and a shadow fleet tanker near Gelendzhik, plus 3 tankers in the Sea of Azov. #Ukraine

❗️ Bulgaria is leaving the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, Bloomberg reported. Prime Minister Radev said the country would withdraw. He has criticized military aid to Ukraine while denying that his position is pro-Russian. #Ukraine

Ukrainian troops took part in France’s Bastille Day parade in Paris. Two Mirage 2000B fighters with Ukrainian pilots trained in France also flew over the capital during the national celebrations. #Ukraine

Ukraine and the European Union have opened accession negotiations on Cluster 6, “External Relations,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry announced, marking another step in the EU membership process. #Ukraine

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck 11 Russian shadow fleet vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight: 5 tankers, 5 cargo ships, and 1 tugboat. The force says 116 vessels have now been successfully hit over the past nine days, disrupting Russian oil logistics. #Ukraine

Ukraine’s 422nd Regiment struck a railway bridge, leaving it heavily damaged and unable to support transport. The unit also destroyed an energy facility that supplied infrastructure used by Russian forces. #Ukraine

A drone attack set the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery in Russia’s Bashkortostan on fire. The facility is one of Russia’s largest oil-processing complexes and handles about 10 million tons of oil per year. #Russia

Russia’s FSB claimed it foiled a planned attack on an industrial facility near Moscow involving 35 FPV drones. The agency alleged Ukrainian blogger and rapper Albert Vasyliev, known as Kyivstoner, was one of the organizers. #Russia

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 8 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, 2 Kh-59/69 missiles, and 135 drones. Ukrainian air defenses downed 5 ballistic missiles, both Kh-59/69 missiles, and 108 drones. One ballistic missile and 25 drones struck targets. #Ukraine

Here we go again. Ukrainian drones on the hunt for Russian vessels. #Ukraine

Ukrainian drones are attacking the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region. #Ukraine

❗️ Trump supports Sen. Lindsey Graham’s bill imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, CNN says, citing a White House official. The legislation would introduce 500% tariffs on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil, gas, and other energy products, increasing pressure on Moscow’s energy exports.

Zelensky called on Ukraine’s partners to provide 300 Patriot interceptor missiles for the winter period. He said Ukraine will need 100 missiles every month to strengthen air defense during the season. #Ukraine

❗️ Moldova and North Macedonia have joined the Coalition of the Willing, Zelensky said. The coalition now includes 40 countries. #Ukraine

A Ukrainian drone struck a UAZ Patriot near occupied Dmytrivka, around 89 km from the front, heavily wounding the newly appointed commander of Russia’s 36th Motor Rifle Regiment and three other servicemen, according to InformNapalm and a Russian military channel. #Ukraine

Macron said Ukraine will receive Rafale fighters in 2028 to 2029 and licenses to produce Aster-30 missiles, AASM Hammer bombs, and SCALP cruise missiles. Zelensky said Ukraine has an antiballistic missile and could build a joint system with partners within 12 months. #Ukraine

Operators of Ukraine’s 3rd Operational Brigade “Spartan” of the National Guard expanded their strike range from the outskirts of Donetsk to occupied Mariupol. They destroyed a Russian boat and continue striking military vehicles transporting ammunition and fuel. #Ukraine

The UK joined the EU’s €90 billion Ukraine support program, allowing British defense companies to compete for contracts financed through the loan. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the agreement could unlock billions in investment, support skilled jobs across the UK and strengthen defense. #Ukraine

❗️ Ukraine could appoint a new prime minister as early as Thursday, RBC-Ukraine reported. Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said Yuliia Svyrydenko’s resignation letter has already been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. #Ukraine

Zelensky said Ukraine is finalizing its own antiballistic missile for the FREYA project. European defense firms can provide radars and other critical components. He called on coalition leaders to politically confirm FREYA as a joint European project. #Ukraine

Ukraine and nine European countries launched a defensive antiballistic coalition. Members will combine defense industry, research, and operational expertise to build a shared missile defense capability for Europe, drawing on Ukraine’s combat experience against Russian aggression. #Ukraine

❗️ Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova said Patriarch Kirill was removed from the EU’s 21st sanctions package on Russia. She argued sanctions should focus on economic damage and hurt Russia more than EU states. Two other EU countries also oppose parts of the package. #Russia

Zelensky awarded French President Emmanuel Macron Ukraine’s Order of Liberty, the country’s highest state honor for foreigners, ahead of a Coalition of the Willing meeting with representatives from 25 countries. #Ukraine

The oil depot in Mikhaylovsk, near Stavropol, was still burning by midday following the overnight strike, with the fire continuing to consume the facility. #Ukraine

RBC-Ukraine reports Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi is the leading candidate to become Ukraine’s next prime minister. According to the outlet, parliament could vote this week on Yuliia Svyrydenko’s dismissal, Koretskyi’s appointment, and approval of a new cabinet. #Ukraine

❗️ Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes are creating fuel supply problems in Russia, while claiming the situation will gradually improve. He also threatened powerful retaliatory strikes in response to Ukraine’s attacks. #Ukraine

Satellite imagery confirms serious damage at Russia’s Syzran refinery. The ELOU-AVT-5 and ELOU-AVT-6 units, which together handle 100% of primary processing capacity, were hit. Secondary refining units and an oil tank were also damaged. #Ukraine

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck 9 substations on July 12-13, a key Kuban-Crimea power bridge transfer point, and a gas pumping station in occupied territory. They also destroyed an S-400 launcher, a Tor, a Pantsir-S1, and 2 Nebo-U radars. #Ukraine

Fire Point announced the European Freya antiballistic program, featuring Ukraine’s FP-7.x interceptor missile. The project will be discussed in Paris today at leader level, with countries considering their role in creating the new system. #Ukraine

Zelensky and Ukraine’s first lady arrived in France for a Coalition of the Willing summit with leaders from 37 countries. Ukraine will present its antiballistic program at the first joint meeting of leaders, security advisers, and defense companies involved in building a new system. #Ukraine

Ukraine received a new batch of mobile F-16 simulators designed specifically for Ukrainian pilots. The systems allow crews to practice complex combat scenarios and improve flying skills. Their mobility lets training continue at different locations without interruption. #Ukraine

❗️Ukraine detained former 155th Brigade commander Dmytro Luchanov in Kyiv. He is among 10 suspects, including service members, held over the abduction and murder of two residents of Kalynivka in Kyiv region. Zelensky said that everyone responsible will face justice. #Ukraine

Multiple fires were recorded across occupied Crimea overnight. Fire hotspots appeared near Armyansk and roads by Chongar. Activity was also recorded around the Kerch Strait, where Russian air defense positions, vessels, and likely port and energy infrastructure came under attack. #Ukraine