Ukraine Conflict Monitor
Update
Ukraine war situation update | 11 – 17 July 2026
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s shadow fleet continue, and ACLED records the highest civilian fatality rate in the Odesa region.
1958 conflict events
1% increase compared to last week
239 incidents of violence targeting civilians
17% increase compared to last week
At least 136 civilians killed by targeted violence
24% increase compared to last week
1128 air- and drone strikes
7% decrease compared to last week
242 shelling events
24% increase compared to last week
578 armed clashes
9% increase compared to last week
230 Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure
5% decrease compared to last week
Most frequent target type: Residential
Change compared to last week (per target):
Education: 43% increase
Healthcare: 36% increase
Energy: 34% decrease
Residential: 3% decrease
Key trends
- Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s shadow fleet continued on a daily basis across the Sea of Azov and Black Sea during last week. They struck more than 60 tankers, dry cargo ships, and tugboats. These strikes are the maritime extension of Ukraine’s campaign of targeting Russia’s oil refinery capabilities and fuel reserves that has been underway since May. This campaign is aimed at directly reducing Russia’s export revenue and future export potential.
- ACLED records the highest civilian fatality rate as a result of Russian air- and drone strikes in the Odesa region during this period, with 10 events and 17 reported fatalities. Amid strikes on residential areas and port infrastructure, two commercial foreign-flagged vessels were struck, driving the high number of fatalities.
Key events
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11 Jul.
Sumy — A Russian airstrike kills six civilians and injures 46 others in Sumy city
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13 Jul.
Odesa — Russian forces strike a Togo-flagged vessel in Odeskyi district, killing five crew and injuring 12
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16 Jul.
Kyiv — Over 1,400 demonstrators protest against the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov and demand his reinstatement
