Russian strike on Ukrainian maritime transport: Day 1609 of the war (osw.waw.pl)

• Russian ground advance towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, using guided bombs
• Daily strikes on Ukrainian ports and ships; sinking of 'Golden Leo' with 10 fatalities
• Ukrainian counter-strikes: 67 vessels hit in Black Sea, 104 energy targets on Crimea
• Western pledges: SAMP/T systems, JAS-39 Gripen, Canadian APCs, Danish hangars
• Political crisis in Kyiv after dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov

"Russian forces continue advancing towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, while striking Ukrainian port infrastructure and ships. On 19 July, the Guinea-Bissau-flagged bulk carrier 'Golden Leo' was sunk, killing ten crew members. Ukraine counter-attacks Russian shipping, energy facilities, and logistics in Crimea. Western allies pledge new military aid, including four SAMP/T air defense systems and 16 JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets. Political turmoil in Kyiv follows the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov."