As the war enters its 883rd day, these are the main developments.
The latest updates on the war situation as of Saturday, July 27, 2024, include:
Fighting
Ukraine’s air defences successfully shot down attack drones and missiles launched by Russia in various regions, with no reported casualties. On the other hand, Russia intercepted Ukrainian drones near its border areas, causing minor damages.
Recent Ukrainian missile strikes targeted Russian military installations in Crimea, further escalating the conflict. President Zelenskyy praised the accuracy of the strikes in his national address.
- Russia’s deployment of new, inexpensive drones for reconnaissance and decoy purposes in its attacks on Ukraine was revealed by a Ukrainian military official.
Politics and Diplomacy
- Finland launched an investigation into a suspected violation of its territorial waters by a Russian vessel.
- A Ukrainian court placed a suspect in custody for the shooting death of a former lawmaker, while a Russian military court sentenced two men for allegedly planning a terrorist attack.
Economy
Ukraine’s suspension of oil transit from Russia’s Lukoil to Hungary and Slovakia, as part of sanctions against the company, drew accusations of blackmail from Hungarian authorities.
- Russia’s central bank raised its key interest rate to 18 percent to combat rising inflation, amidst pressure from Western sanctions.