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Ukraine launched a significant wave of drone strikes on July 24th, 2026, targeting Russian logistics centers, including the sixth warehouse of the e-commerce giant Wildberries. These strikes are part of a broader campaign to push Moscow toward negotiations by destroying key infrastructure.
President Zelensky confirmed strikes on the Aviatech plant in the Kirov region. This facility is critical to the Russian defense industry as it manufactures ejection seats for fighter jets and components for missiles. Casualties were reported among staff, and the facility suffered significant damage.
Ukrainian forces have hit over 136 energy facilities since July 1st. Recent reports also detail a Russian strike on a Ukrainian military gathering in the Kyiv region that resulted in fatalities and injuries, described as a preventable security failure.
Recent data shows high Russian personnel and equipment losses, including a record seven-day loss of unarmored vehicles. Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief suggests a shift toward more aggressive offensive operations, supported by a dense swarm of drones that is reportedly hindering Russian frontline movements.