Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 4 S-300/400 missiles and 136 drones, 61 of which were shot down. 28 drones were recorded hitting 10 locations.
On the night of July 11, drones attacked the Kursk, Tula, and Moscow regions of the Russian Federation, including defense industry enterprises. Manufacturers of drones, high-precision weapons, and aircraft were targeted.
Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit found dead after being dismissed from his post. The circumstances of his death raise questions about suicide and possible corruption, fueling speculation about worsening conditions for Kremlin elites.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to Volodymyr Zelenskyy about 188 combat engagements per day and enemy losses of over a thousand servicemen. The discussion focused on preventing enemy advance and increasing the drone component.
On the night of July 8, the enemy attacked Ukraine with S-300/400 missiles and 54 Shahed-type attack UAVs. Air defense forces destroyed 34 enemy drones in the north and south of the country.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the production and use of drones at the front. They also talked about strengthening air defense and new agreements with partners regarding systems and missiles.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where he heard reports on the front, including the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Orikhiv directions, as well as Sumy region. The actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the border territories of Kursk and Belgorod regions of the Russian Federation were discussed separately.
On the night of July 7, Russia launched 4 S-300/400 missiles and 101 drones at Ukraine. Air defense neutralized 75 drones, but hits were recorded in 7 locations.
BRICS summit leaders condemned "attacks" on bridges and railway infrastructure in the Bryansk, Kursk, and Voronezh regions of the Russian Federation, which allegedly led to numerous casualties. The declaration does not name the perpetrators, and regarding the war in Ukraine, it emphasizes a peaceful settlement.
Ukrainian military neutralized 117 out of 157 enemy Shahed-type UAVs that attacked Ukraine on the night of July 6. The attack continues, new groups of drones are entering from the northern direction.
Russia is trying to involve Laos in the war against Ukraine by organizing the participation of Laotian engineering troops in demining territories of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. Laos is ready to send up to 50 sappers and provides free assistance to the Russian Federation, rehabilitating wounded Russian military personnel.
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Mykhailo Gudkov died on July 2, 2025, in Kursk Oblast. He became the 16th Russian general eliminated since the start of the full-scale invasion, which likely undermined Russia's command system.
Almost fifty UAVs attacked five regions of the Russian Federation, including the Rostov region, where power outages were recorded. The Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant, which produces critical components for the Russian army, was hit.
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Mykhailo Gudkov, who was responsible for the actions of the marines, died in the Kursk region.
On July 3, explosions occurred in occupied Luhansk on Taras Shevchenko Street, near the local history museum. Two people were killed and there were wounded; the explosion occurred during an exhibition by the occupiers.
Russia launched 4 S-300 missiles and 114 drones at Ukraine on the night of July 2. Air defense forces neutralized 79 enemy Shahed-type UAVs.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine identified Russian military personnel of the 30th Motorized Rifle Regiment involved in the shelling of Sumy on June 3, 2025, with a BM-21 "Grad" MLRS. As a result of the attack, six people died and 29 were injured, including three children.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military and the Minister of Defense. Key front issues were discussed, including the Pokrovsk direction and the Sumy region, where the Russian offensive is not being realized. Active operations continue within the Kursk operation.
Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped the advance of Russian troops and stabilized the situation in the northern Slobozhansky direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed the enemy back from Sumy, liberated Andriyivka, and advanced in the area of Oleksiyivka.
South Korea claims North Korea may send troops to Russia in July or August and continues to supply weapons. In exchange for ammunition and missiles, Pyongyang is likely receiving technical advice on satellites and missile guidance systems.
Court cases against captured Ukrainians are uniformly characterized by the same article – "committing a terrorist act by a group of persons with severe consequences. "
Russian assault troops in Sumy region ignore orders and abandon positions due to heavy losses. Desertion is increasing among new recruits in Kursk region.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine would not be able to hold out much longer without Western military assistance, despite significant Russian losses and successful actions of the Defence Forces in certain areas. Currently, the main attention is focused on Sumy Oblast, where the enemy offensive has been stopped, and the Defence Forces are strengthening the city's defenses.
On the night of June 19, the Volgograd region was massively attacked by UAVs, which led to the temporary closure of Volgograd and Saratov airports due to security concerns. At least six flights were delayed.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,040 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 7 tanks and 37 artillery systems. Total enemy losses reached 1,007,160 people.
North Korea will send a thousand sappers and five thousand military construction workers to the Kursk region. The decision was made by Kim Jong-un, Shoigu reported.
Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a Russian MLRS "Grad" in Donetsk region, loaded with chemical shells, which was being prepared for a salvo.
Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,200 Russian soldiers and destroyed a lot of equipment. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war amounted to more than one million people.
During June 13, 225 combat clashes took place on the front line. The enemy launched 66 air strikes and carried out 5174 shellings of Ukrainian units' positions.
The Tambov Powder Plant, a 106th Division ammunition depot in the Kursk region, and the Buturlinovka airfield depot were hit. The results of the fire damage are being clarified.