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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today: With 86 votes, the U.S. Senate advances the bill to sanction Russia and Iran to the next step in Congress. The legislation allows President Trump to impose additional restrictions for buyers of Russian and Iranian energy.

Russia, Iran Sanctions Bill Clears Key Hurdle in US Senate

Long-awaited legislation that would allow President Donald Trump to impose more restrictions on major buyers of Russian energy, as well as Iran, received overwhelming bipartisan support in clearing a ...

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Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands. The FBI director Kash Patel plans to pay a visit to Russia in mid-October, likely hosted by the FSB. Peter Strzok, an ex-FBI special agent who worked on the Russian probe, explained why Patel's trip is "ill-advised".

Peter Strzok on Kash Patel’s “ill-advised” trip to Russia

The FBI Director plans a trip to Russia this fall, hosted by the FSB. Strzok, an ex-FBI special agent who worked on the Russian probe, laid out how foolish a position Patel is putting himself in.

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After 13 straight nights of U.S. strikes on Iran — and Iranian retaliation — the strikes just... stopped.

Why did the U.S. stop striking Iran?

Plus: Pentagon changes Iran war casualty reporting; Saudi Arabia under drone attack; U.S. pauses attacks for third night in a row, causing oil prices to drop.

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Good morning to readers. Oil prices are at $96.78 per barrel (+32.8% compared to pre-war). Oleksandr was working at a nuclear power plant when it was seized by Russian troops. Now the U.S. is helping Saudi build one. Can you safely build nuclear infrastructure while at war?

Can Saudi Arabia build a nuclear program in a warzone?

Oleksandr was on shift when Russian troops seized the nuclear plant he was working on. As a U.S. deal opens the door to Saudi nuclear energy, his story warns of what lies ahead.

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Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands. A parasite outbreak spooked the U.S. for a week. But in Ukraine, people often get sick from contaminated water caused by blackouts following Russian strikes. Oleksandra found this out when her child woke her up vomiting.

U.S. poop parasite is familiar Ukraine nightmare

A parasite outbreak spooked the U.S. for a week. In Ukraine, contaminated water happens every winter when Russia turns off the power, causing the same effect.

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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today: For the first time, Ukraine is now allowed to command NATO’s anti-mine forces. This crucial step enables Ukraine to lead joint naval demining operations and directly integrate with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Groups.

Ukrainian Navy gains authority to command NATO mine countermeasure forces for the first time

The Ukrainian Navy has officially been integrated into NATO's command-and-control structure for maritime mine countermeasure forces.

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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today: Protests to reinstate Mykhailo Fedorov as the defense minister continue across Ukrainian cities for the 7th day. They have continued despite Oleksandr Syrskyi’s dismissal from the post of Commander-in-Chief. www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...

Protests against Fedorov's dismissal as Ukraine's defence minister continue for seventh day – photos

Demonstrators have gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for the seventh consecutive day to demand the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's defence minister.

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Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands. After Zelenskyy dismissed Ukraine's DefMin, some Ukrainians are worried about weakening mid-strike capabilities - to which Fedorov was key. Oleksii who launches these strikes gave an inside look as to what might happen.

Can Ukraine keep striking beyond the front line without Fedorov?

Concern is growing over the future of Ukraine’s game-changing mid-range strikes after the DefMin’s dismissal. A serviceman who loads and launches these strikes takes us inside what might happen next.

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NEWSLASH: Zelenskyy dismisses army chief after public pressure For days, thousands of protesters across Ukraine have been demanding two main things: dismiss Syrskyi and bring back Fedorov. Zelenskyy just acted on the former and appointed a new Commander-in-Chief

NEWSLASH: Zelenskyy dismisses army chief after public pressure

For days, thousands of protesters across Ukraine have been demanding two main things: dismiss Syrskyi and bring back Fedorov. Zelenskyy just acted on the former and appointed a new Commander-in-Chief

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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today: In July, Russia launched more missiles on Ukraine than it can produce per month. Russia appears to be reaching into its missile stockpile. The number of drones Russia is launching at Ukraine has decreased compared to June.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 19, 2026

Russian forces conducted one of their largest ballistic missile strikes thus far in the war on the night of July 18 to 19.

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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today: Ukraine launched about 400 drones into the Moscow region. A major logistics complex, an oil depot in the Moscow Region and several other facilities were affected.

У росії заявили про понад 400 дронів, які вночі летіли на Московську область. Там знову горить об'єкт Wildberries

У ніч проти 20 липня на Московську область летіло понад 400 дронів. Там уражено логістичний комплекс Wildberries, нафтобазу в Подольську Московської області та ще декілька об’єктів.

hromadske.ua

Good morning to readers. Oil prices are at $88.10 per barrel (+20.9% compared to pre-war). Naz works into the night filling orders for colorful Kurdish gowns. But after power blackouts mean her tailors' sewing machines are going silent and she can't promise a delivery date.

Attacks on Iran’s power grid challenge Kurdish designer

Eight consecutive nights of U.S. strikes have now damaged energy infrastructure, causing rolling power outages in parts of Iran. One Kurdish designer refuses to let war drain the color from her work.

iranwar.news

Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands. Natalia works as an car mechanic, a male-dominated field she would likely have never chosen on her own. However, when her husband left for war, Natalia, like many Ukrainian women, had to step up.

How conscription pushes women into “male jobs”

The war is changing the labor market by increasing the number of women in traditionally male-dominated positions. However, working conditions are still worse for them than they could be for men.

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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today: Polish fighter jets, aided by Swedish jets, intercepted 2 Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea. This week, Lithuania’s president warned that Russia plans to attack infrastructure in Poland and the Baltics.

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Rosjanie znowu testują możliwości naszych systemów OP. Para dyżurna polskich myśliwców z Malborka dokonała przechwycenia dwóch rosyjskich Su-30 nad Bałtykiem. Po zakończeniu tej operacji nasze załogi ...

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Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands. An unexpected sight at today's Kyiv protest? Laptops. As more than 1,000 people rallied outside Zelenskyy's office, some worked remotely from the crowd. Denys set up a pop-up office with food, water and charging.

The Ukrainian work-protest balance

The city of Kyiv gives “working remotely” a new meaning after today’s controversial Cabinet of Ministers shuffle. More than 1,000 people protested in Kyiv against the dismissal of the Defense Minister

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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today: Hundreds of protesters are chanting in the streets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities to oppose Zelenskyy’s dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in the latest cabinet reshuffle.

У Києві та низці інших міст вимагають лишити Федорова міністром оборони

Біля Офісу президента у Києві та в інших містах сотні людей вийшли на акції на підтримку міністра оборони Федорова.

pravda.com.ua

The dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov has led to public protests in Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities. Our team members are on the ground, documenting the demonstrations. Subscribe at www.counteroffensive.news to follow along! Photos: The Counteroffensive Reporter / Petro Gordon

NEWSFLASH: Zelenskyy dismisses Defense Minister. After successful mid-strike operations and the final recapture of some Ukrainian territory, Zelenskyy decided to replace the Minister of Defense, one of the most trusted officials among Ukrainians.

NEWSFLASH: Zelenskyy dismisses defense minister

After successful mid-strike operations and the final recapture of some Ukrainian territory, Zelenskyy decided to replace defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

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Good morning readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands. Cuba, in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, went dark twice in a week following Trump’s oil blockade. The situation has become so dire that Adrian would rather stay in wartime Ukraine than return to his native Cuba.

Why Cuban immigrant prefers wartime Kyiv to Havana

Cuba, amid a plunging humanitarian crisis, went dark for the second time in a week following Trump’s oil blockade. Adrian feels better in wartime Ukraine than returning to poverty in Cuba.

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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today: Russia has turned Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant into a military base. The plant has been put into a "cold shutdown" and is now used to store military equipment, launch drones and missiles, according to Ukraine's Armed Forces.

Головне управління розвідки МО України

❗️Становище на ЗАЕС ― росія перетворила окуповану атомну станцію на військову базу Держава-агресор росія фактично перетворила тимчасово окуповану Запорізьку атомну електростанцію в Енергодарі на вла...

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