Ukraine war update: heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk region

The most intense fighting in the Ukraine war continues in the Pokrovsk region, where Russian forces attacked Ukrainian military positions 128 times in a single day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.

On the morning of July 24th, Kharkiv experienced another missile strike, reportedly launched by Russian forces. The attack targeted the Nemyshlyansky district, hitting the office of the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD) and causing damage to nearby residential buildings. Additionally, the nearby village of Lisne, within the Malodanylivka commu

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The attacks included two missile strikes, 88 heavy aerial bombs, and over 5,000 artillery shells.

The Ukrainian military described the situation in Pokrovsk as the most challenging, with Russian forces attempting to break the front line for several weeks. The Russians are also conducting attacks in the Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions, as well as around dozens of other localities.

According to the General Staff, Russia lost more than 1,300 soldiers, 12 tanks, eight armored vehicles, 62 cars, and about 70 artillery systems in a single day.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed in a Facebook post that Russia has launched about 700 guided aerial bombs and over 100 strike drones in the past week alone.

"Our people suffer from Russian terror every day, and they deserve fair and reliable protection from it," Zelenskyy stated. He emphasized the need for sufficient long-range capabilities and quality air defense systems to save lives.

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Source: IAR, Ukrinform