Russian forces reportedly struck a bulk carrier and a dry cargo ship transporting military supplies to Ukraine's Chernomorsk port, along with two tugboats in Nikolyaev, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
South Korea's defense ministry disciplined former senior officers, including dismissing two commanders, for the 2023 death of Marine Cpl. Chae Su-geun during a flood rescue without safety gear. Separately, a special counsel requested a five-year prison sentence for former 1st Marine Division commander Lim Seong-geun in an appeals trial.
Russian forces continued group strikes with precision weapons on Ukrainian ports overnight to July 24, targeting fuel tanks in Odessa, a dry-cargo vessel in Nikolayev, and port infrastructure, drone depots, and a floating dock in Izmail.
South Korea's defense ministry plans to establish an integrated military academy by 2036 to prepare officers for the post-OPCON transfer era, facing opposition from alumni and political parties, while discussing the OPCON timeline with the U.S.
South Korea's defense ministry announced plans to lift or ease restrictions in military protection zones, equivalent to 10 times the size of Yeouido, across five regions including Goseong, Sokcho, Pyeongtaek, Goyang, and Seoul's Yongsan Ward. This aims to reduce public inconvenience and foster regional development.
US aims to deter Russia and China, while global tensions rise with various geopolitical events across Ukraine, Iran, North Korea, and more.
The Russian Defense Ministry claims Ukrainian forces lost approximately 1,465 service members in the past 24 hours. The ministry detailed losses across various Russian battlegroups and reported destroyed Ukrainian equipment, including armored vehicles and artillery pieces, in multiple regions.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported striking a ferry in the port of Chernomorsk, Odessa Region, with a Geran-4 Seeker UAV. The ministry stated the strike aimed to reduce the Ukrainian Armed Forces' ability to transport weapons and military equipment in the Black Sea operational zone.
South Korea's defense ministry has dismissed allegations that Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back deserted his unit during his military service, attributing the extended service period to an administrative error and a prior investigation.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims its forces hit Ukrainian logistics, energy, and transport infrastructure, along with troop deployment sites over the past 24 hours. The ministry also reported significant Ukrainian troop and equipment losses across various frontline sectors.
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered batches of Su-30SM2 multirole fighter jets and Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Defense Ministry. These advanced aircraft have completed factory tests and are being continuously upgraded based on combat experience.
Russia's Defense Ministry stated that Geran-4 Seeker drones were used to strike four rail locomotives in the Dnepropetrovsk Region near Pavlograd, Sinelnikovo, and Novomoskovsk. The ministry also reported the destruction of up to ten heavy trucks supplying Ukrainian forces in Kharkov and Pavlograd.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced that its troops liberated Petro-Ivanovka in the Kharkov Region. The ministry also reported significant Ukrainian troop and equipment losses across various frontlines in the past 24 hours, totaling approximately 1,540 troops and numerous armored vehicles.
Russia conducted extensive strikes targeting Ukrainian military-industrial facilities, energy sites, and airfields across multiple regions. Moscow also commented on Poland's drone production for Ukraine and the losses of Latin American mercenaries fighting for Kyiv.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported 625 Ukrainian attack drones targeting Russia on July 5-6, with 613 shot down over various regions including Kursk, Belgorod, and Crimea. Moscow stated it would increase strikes on Ukrainian territory in response to attempts to attack civilian Russian targets.
South Korea's defense ministry has not yet finalized plans to relocate a military airport in Gwangju, despite its selection as the site for a major semiconductor production cluster. Chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix plan to invest $522 billion in the region.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that air defenses shot down 519 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and the Sea of Azov overnight. The attacks resulted in one civilian death in Kerch, Crimea, and injuries in Yaroslavl and the Kaluga region. Fires and infrastructure damage were also reported.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced a massive overnight strike targeting Ukraine's defense industry, fuel and energy facilities in Kiev and its region, and military airfields across multiple regions, in retaliation for Kiev's attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure.
South Korea's defense ministry has postponed the announcement of its plan to integrate the Army, Air Force, and Navy military academies into a single National Military Academy. The delay is due to Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back's overlapping schedules, including a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung and an upcoming trip to Turkey for the NATO summit.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported its forces liberated Ukrainskoye in Kharkov Region and Kopani in Zaporozhye Region, claiming Ukrainian army losses of approximately 1,430 troops, tanks, and armored vehicles across multiple frontlines in the past 24 hours.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the capture of Ukrainskoye village in the Kharkov Region, stating it enhances Russian forces' strategic positioning and allows for deeper penetration into Ukrainian defenses. Battlegroup North took control after overcoming resistance.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced his intention to discuss prisoner exchanges with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. The issue will also be raised during Spoljaric's meetings with Russian Defense Ministry officials, the Human Rights Commissioner, and the Children's Rights Commissioner.
South Korea's defense ministry reviewed progress on verifying full operational capability (FOC) for the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the U.S. within the year. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back aims to complete the transition during President Lee Jae Myung's term.
Russian troops liberated three settlements in Zaporozhye and Donetsk regions and inflicted significant casualties on the Ukrainian army, with losses reported across multiple frontlines. Russian forces also struck energy infrastructure and intercepted numerous Ukrainian UAVs.
