Key facts
- Ukraine reportedly struck an oil depot in Mikhailovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia.
- Multiple targets in occupied Crimea, including electric substations in Yalta and Myndalne, were hit by Ukrainian drones.
- Explosions were reported in occupied Luhansk.
- The Kerch bridge was closed following explosions in Kerch, Crimea.
- Ukrainian forces also struck two Russian logistics centers and targets in the Azov and Black Seas on July 18.
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of strikes overnight on July 19, 2026, targeting an oil depot in Russia's Stavropol Krai and multiple locations in occupied territories, according to monitoring channels. The oil depot in Mikhailovsk, Stavropol Krai, was reportedly hit for the third time in recent weeks. In occupied Luhansk, residents reported explosions. In Crimea, Ukrainian drones struck an electric substation in Yalta, causing power outages, and another substation in Myndalne near Sudak. Explosions were also heard in Kerch, leading to the closure of the Kerch bridge. These actions are part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to degrade Russia's war-fighting capabilities by striking military infrastructure deep within Russian territory and occupied areas. The previous night, July 18, Ukrainian forces had reportedly struck two Russian logistics centers and an oil depot, as confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff.