Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Kremlin may announce a general mobilization due to a lack of troops to cover losses at the front. Russia needs about 500,000 new soldiers over the next 12 months to compensate for the depletion of troops in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson reported a restrained reaction from partners to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukrainian forces control about 1,000 square kilometers of territory, and Western partners express understanding of Ukraine's actions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the operation in the kursk region, saying that Ukraine does not aim to seize territory, but only protects Ukrainians and supports the military.
SBU warns of Russian attempts to accuse Ukrainian military of war crimes in Kursk region. The SBU spokesperson said that crimes against civilians may be staged to discredit Ukraine.
Tetiana Dombrovska opened a photo exhibition "War Has a Woman's Name" in Mykolaiv.
The OP adviser said that the offensive in Kursk region demonstrates Russia's vulnerability. According to him, there are two ways to end the war: ground operations and long-range strikes deep into Russia.
A 20-year-old Russian agent who set fire to the cars of Ukrainian defenders and was preparing an assassination attempt on an Armed Forces officer was detained in Kyiv. The attacker was caught while preparing to install video surveillance of the "target".
Putin's confidant Sergei Markov said that the rapid advance of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk region was a humiliation for the Russian president. According to The Times, Ukrainian troops have advanced 20 miles into Russian territory.
Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 67 air strikes, firing over 4,400 times at Ukrainian positions.
Ukraine's Navy reported the presence of a Russian missile-carrying ship in the Black Sea with a potential volley of up to 4 Kalibr missiles. Also, two Russian ships were spotted in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which has up to 4 Kalibr missiles on board. At the same time, there are no enemy vessels in the Sea of Azov.
Ukraine has officially recognized an offensive operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. A video confirms the presence of Ukrainian troops in the center of the town of Sudzha, which is now controlled by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
The President of Ukraine recalled the Kursk submarine disaster that occurred 24 years ago. According to him, Kursk is now a disaster of Putin's war.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of receiving long-range weapons from partners for a fair end to the war. Zelenskyy also instructed to increase the share of Ukrainian production in public procurement.
Oleksandr Serhiy discussed arms supplies and the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Christian Freuding. The parties reviewed new agreements on equipment samples and joint repair projects.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrsky reported control over 1,000 square kilometers in the Kursk region of Russia. These are the areas from which Russia has been shelling Sumy region, having launched 2,100 attacks since June 1.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will end the war in the way the country and its youth need. He thanked the defenders and emphasized the importance of preserving education and cultural ties with Ukrainians abroad.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky reports on an offensive operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. Ukrainian forces control about 1000 square kilometers of territory, the situation is under control.
The SBU states that Russian special services may stage crimes against civilians in the Kursk region to blame Ukraine. This is due to Russia's inability to effectively counter the Ukrainian offensive.
Russian invaders launched 80 attacks on Ukrainian positions over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 19 of 25 enemy attacks.
In the first half of 2024, FAVBET Group paid more than UAH 3. 15 billion to the Ukrainian economy. The company allocated more than UAH 143 million to charity and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Odesa RMA reports 90% readiness of fortifications in the region.
A woman who collected intelligence for the Russian Federation on the location of Ukrainian troops was detained in Donetsk region. She faces up to 8 years in prison for unauthorized dissemination of information about the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The SBU exposed three pro-Kremlin agitators operating in different regions of Ukraine. The detainees include the head of an underground branch of Shariy's party, a representative of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and a pro-Russian propagandist.
Soldiers of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion released a video showing them removing a Russian flag from an administrative building in Dariyno after a sweep. There has been no official confirmation from the Ministry of Defense or the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about the presence of Ukrainian troops in Russian Daryino.
The acting governor of the Kursk region said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces control 28 settlements in the region. The depth of penetration is 12 km, the width is 40 km, and the fate of about 2,000 people is unknown.
The head of the Kharkiv RMA reported a decrease in the number of attacks with guided aerial bombs in the region. Previously, the enemy used 30-60 CABs per day, but now no more than 10, which is the result of the effective work of the Armed Forces.
Two local residents were detained in Ivano-Frankivsk region for setting fire to three military vehicles. The 15-year-old and 18-year-old offenders acted on an order for a monetary reward, filming the arsons on video.
The Ministry of Defense plans to introduce new features in the Army+ app: a training course and an electronic military ID card. There have already been 52 thousand successful authorizations in 51 military units using the app.
Kharkiv region plans to tighten curfew requirements for border and frontline areas. There has been a decrease in shelling, but the missile threat remains, and offline training is planned to resume in some areas.
There were 124 combat engagements in the frontline, 41 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 65 air strikes, making 4673 attacks.