Ukrainian forces conducted successful strikes against Chechen Akhmat elements in the Sumy direction, killing 41 soldiers and wounding 87.
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Ukrainian forces killed 41 Akhmat soldiers and wounded 87 in strikes supported by intelligence gathering.
Russian drones struck trucks on the premises of a gas station, resulting in two trucks catching fire.
Local authorities in Sumy Oblast reported at least 15 civilians injured by drone and mortar attacks over the past day.
Some Russian Shahed drones flew into Ukrainian airspace to drop propaganda leaflets calling on finders to resist the Kyiv government.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.860Z
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