THE
HEAR
This page is an archive of main headlines from Ukraine for 18.07.2026.
It displays 73 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.07.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Moscow Drone Swarm and Logistics Strikes
⌨
Editors led with a massive overnight drone attack on Moscow and surrounding regions, striking an oil depot and a Wildberries logistics hub. By morning, Zelensky confirmed the strikes targeted Russian supply chains, while EU sanctions were reported to be disrupting Shahed and Iskander production.
Midday coverage shifted to political turmoil: protests over Fedorov's dismissal entered a third day, and the Financial Times reported Zelensky was seeking to replace Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi. Zelensky later held talks with both Fedorov and Syrskyi, promising forthcoming decisions.
In the afternoon, a Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia caused injuries, and Ukraine's drone forces claimed 83 substations hit in occupied territories over 18 days. Reports also emerged of Russia planning to mobilize 500,000 personnel by autumn.
18.07.2026
00:47
00:47
01:14
01:14⇢Crowds Demand Syrsky Ouster
⌨The media highlights the second day of nationwide protests supporting former Defense Minister Fedorov. Demonstrators in Kyiv and other cities have escalated their rhetoric, explicitly demanding the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Syrsky (Ukrinform UA, Pravda). While editors track heavy frontline combat with over 220 daily engagements (Glavcom, Ukrinform), new scrutiny focuses on the acting National Police chief's controversial political connections (Liga.net).
01:48
01:48
03:59
03:59
05:10
05:10
Donald Tusk welcomed Zelensky’s five-point roadmap aimed at addressing historical grievances and improving strained relations between Poland and Ukraine.
05:10
05:57
05:57
07:07
07:07
07:15
07:15
07:39
07:39
08:41
08:41
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Oleksandr Poklad as acting head of the Security Service (SBU) and named Serhiy Beskrestnov as an advisor on defense technology.
08:41
08:42
08:42⇢Drones Rain on Moscow
⌨Editors focus on a massive drone attack on Moscow, with hundreds of drones striking a logistics hub and oil depot (UNIAN, Liga.net). Meanwhile, a Russian missile hit Odesa port infrastructure (Ukrinform UA), and Zelensky appointed new SBU and tech advisors (Kyiv Post). Protests for Fedorov continue (Pravda).
08:42
08:42⇢Drones Rain on Moscow
⌨Editors focus on a massive drone attack on Moscow, with hundreds of drones striking a logistics hub and oil depot (UNIAN, Liga.net). Meanwhile, a Russian missile hit Odesa port infrastructure (Ukrinform UA), and Zelensky appointed new SBU and tech advisors (Kyiv Post). Protests for Fedorov continue (Pravda).
08:48
08:48
08:56
08:56
09:22
09:22
09:23
09:23
09:45
09:45
09:45
10:45
10:45
A series of drone strikes on July 18 targeted Russian fuel and logistics infrastructure, sparking fires at a Noginsk oil depot and two Wildberries warehouses.
10:45
10:45
10:45
11:21
11:21
11:29
11:29
11:37
11:37
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine struck two major Russian logistics facilities in the Moscow and Tambov regions, an oil depot, and targets in the Black and Azov seas on July 18.
11:37
11:39
11:39⇢Russian Logistics Hubs Aflame
⌨Editors focus on Zelensky's confirmation of strikes against Russian logistics hubs in Moscow and Tambov, including an oil depot and a Wildberries warehouse (Kyiv Post, Pravda). Coverage highlights the strategic impact on Russian supply chains, alongside reports that EU sanctions are successfully targeting the production of Shahed drones and Iskander missiles (Liga.net, UNIAN). Meanwhile, analysts observe a downturn in the Russian economy (TSN).
11:39
11:39⇢Russian Logistics Hubs Aflame
⌨Editors focus on Zelensky's confirmation of strikes against Russian logistics hubs in Moscow and Tambov, including an oil depot and a Wildberries warehouse (Kyiv Post, Pravda). Coverage highlights the strategic impact on Russian supply chains, alongside reports that EU sanctions are successfully targeting the production of Shahed drones and Iskander missiles (Liga.net, UNIAN). Meanwhile, analysts observe a downturn in the Russian economy (TSN).
12:04
12:04
12:45
12:45
12:55
12:55
12:55
13:21
13:21
13:46
13:46
13:53
13:53
14:19
14:19
14:19
14:29
14:29
15:12
15:12
15:14
15:14
15:31
15:31
Moscow plans to mobilize 500,000 personnel this autumn, aiming to deploy some to the eastern front within weeks and train others for a potential new offensive direction.
15:31
16:46
16:46
16:46
17:10
17:10
17:10
17:10
18:23
18:23
18:47
18:47
20:43
20:43⇢Glide Bombs and Mobilization Plans
⌨Editors highlight a Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia causing injuries (Glavcom), while Ukraine's drone forces hit 83 substations in occupied territories over 18 days (Ukrinform UA). The Kyiv Post reports Russia plans to mobilize 500,000 personnel by autumn for new fronts. Political turmoil continues: FT says Zelensky seeks to replace Syrsky and persuade Svyrydenko to become ambassador (Pravda), while Zelensky's office claims to have heard protesters (TSN).
20:43
20:43⇢Glide Bombs and Mobilization Plans
⌨Editors highlight a Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia causing injuries (Glavcom), while Ukraine's drone forces hit 83 substations in occupied territories over 18 days (Ukrinform UA). The Kyiv Post reports Russia plans to mobilize 500,000 personnel by autumn for new fronts. Political turmoil continues: FT says Zelensky seeks to replace Syrsky and persuade Svyrydenko to become ambassador (Pravda), while Zelensky's office claims to have heard protesters (TSN).
21:06
21:06
21:23
21:23
21:23
22:18
22:18
Kyiv Post joined a Ukrainian UGV unit on a mission to deliver food and ammunition to front-line positions under the threat of Russian drones.
22:18