❗️Residents reported a powerful explosion heard across Sevastopol, while explosions were also reported for around 30 minutes near the Hvardiiske garrison in occupied Crimea. Some reports suggest a possible strike near the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant.

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Russian losses per 18/07/26 reported by the Ukrainian general staff

+1420 men
+3 tanks
+10 ACVs
+85 artillery
+3 MLRS
+6 AD systems
+1 aircraft
+1914 UAVs
+11 GRCs
+5 cruise missiles

Ukraine’s Air Force reported 70 Russian targets downed or suppressed overnight: one Kh-59/69 missile and 69 drones. Russia launched 2 Iskander-M, 2 Oniks and 3 Kh-59/69 missiles, plus 90 drones, with Odesa region the main target. Hits were recorded at 19 locations.

In Tver, there were also reports of Ukrainian long range drone attacks. Although it remains unclear yet what target was hit.