Here are the key events on day 1,246 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
On July 24, a Russian drone strike in Sumy caused power outages for 220,000 Ukrainians, while Ukraine secured the return of over 1,000 prisoners of war after peace talks. The U.S. approved $322 million in military aid to enhance Ukraine’s defenses, and Zelenskyy announced plans to reinforce anti-corruption agency independence amid nationwide protests.
