The mayor of Mykolaiv claims “powerful explosions” rocked the city after Russian missiles hit the region, killing 5 people on July 13. Ukraine’s General Staff claims Ukrainian forces repelled Russian offensive near Kharkiv, and Bakhmut. Luhansk governor claims Russian invaders are attempting to break through to Siversk via small settlements and open the way to Bakhmut.

Meanwhile, the Institute for the Study of War claims Russia has started 'volunteer mobilisation' to tackle soldier shortage issues. Ukraine, the UN and Turkey hailed progress at talks in Istanbul with Russia designed to resume Black Sea grain exports. Ukraine has cut diplomatic ties with North Korea after it recognised separatist-held Donetsk and Luhansk as “independent states”.

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