Trump's plan for meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin, fighting near Dobropillia - Wednesday brief

Trump wants to hold immediate meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin and sets a condition

US President Donald Trump stated that he is ready to hold a second meeting — with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin — if the Alaska summit "goes okay."

Ukraine's forces neutralizing Russia’s breakthrough near Dobropillia – Center for Countering Disinformation

Ukrainian defenders are helping to neutralize the informational and military aspects of Russia’s breakthrough in the Donetsk region.

"The informational component of Russian military actions in Donetsk region, involving a breakthrough that Putin (Russian President Vladimir Putin – ed.) had counted on before his meeting with Trump (US President Donald Trump – ed.), as well as the military component, is gradually being neutralized through the efforts of the Defense Forces," Kovalenko said.

NASA satellites capture aftermath of drone strike on Russian oil refinery

NASA satellites recorded a large-scale fire at the Unecha oil pumping station in the Bryansk region of Russia, which broke out after being hit by a drone.

Russia hits Ukraine with record drone attacks in July - UK intelligence

In July 2025, Russia set a new record for drone strikes on Ukraine. In one month, the Russians launched 6,200 drones.

"In July 2025 Russia launched approximately 6,200 one way attack uncrewed aerial systems (OWA UAS) against Ukraine, a new monthly high, surpassing the approximately 5,600 launched in June 2025," the report says.