On July 18, 2025 the Russia‑Ukraine war saw thousands of artillery and drone strikes, fierce frontline engagements across multiple sectors, and Ukraine counterattacks — full latest on empr.media.

A leading Ukrainian general argues that sustained attacks on Russia’s oil and gas infrastructure could sharply hasten Ukraine’s strategic victory — but faces Western debate on risks and outcomes. Read on empr.media.

As Kyiv hails sweeping government reshuffles and international deals, frontline towns like Dobropillia quietly evacuate under intensifying Russian attacks. The human cost and politics collide on empr.media.

In her first major interview in the new role, Olha Stefanishyna explains how Andriy Yermak remains Ukraine’s key lead on U.S. relations, and outlines strategic goals for arms, minerals, NATO and more.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Russian forces unleashed a barrage of drone and air strikes across Donetsk, killing multiple civilians and wounding scores as residential areas and homes were blasted in the latest assault. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ukraine’s long-range UAVs hit targets in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow regions in a significant cross-border escalation, triggering air defenses and transport disruptions — full details on empr.media.

Analysts argue Ukraine’s survival isn’t just citizen courage alone — the government’s growing institutional role became a second pillar of resilience amid war, shaping strategy and stability.

As Ukraine reshuffles top leadership, the new prime minister and defense minister face unresolved crises in reforms, mobilization and military logistics — inheriting public skepticism and strategic challenges.

President Zelenskyy appoints Rustem Umerov as Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, tasking him with strengthening strategic coordination and national security execution during wartime.

Russian drones hit a Polish-owned plant in Vinnytsia, wounding civilians and prompting Warsaw to summon Russia’s diplomatic representative — escalating tensions at NATO’s doorstep, only on empr.media.

Former President Petro Poroshenko breaks silence, calling Ukraine’s parliamentary vote for a new prime minister unconstitutional, citing fake coalition claims and legal concerns — only on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

On July 17, 2025 Russian forces intensified aerial and drone attacks while Ukraine repelled 160 assaults and struck 12 Russian targets. Detailed frontline developments on empr.media.