Key Takeaways from the ISW:

  • Russian milbloggers rebutted Russian official statements that Russian forces have secured the M-14 Rostov-Crimea highway — the primary land route connecting mainland Russia to occupied Crimea against Ukrainian mid-range drone strikes.
  • Russia’s continued long-range strike campaign against cities across Ukraine reportedly contributed to record-high civilian casualties in the war in June 2026.
  • Ukrainian forces continued their long-range strike campaign against Russian oil infrastructure and air defense systems on July 19 and 20.
  • Neither Russian nor Ukrainian forces made confirmed advances on July 20.
  • Russia launched two Kh-59/69 guided missiles and 94 drones against Ukraine overnight.

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