**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: A Grim Reality on the 1,225th Day of Conflict**
The Russian Federation’s large-scale armed aggression against Ukraine has entered its 1,225th day, bringing with it a fresh wave of violence and destruction. The General Staff of Ukraine reports that over the past day, Ukrainian forces faced 171 combat clashes as the enemy launched missile strikes, airstrikes, and artillery shelling on populated areas and military positions.
**Enemy Strikes Continue to Batter Ukraine**
Yesterday, Russian forces carried out one missile strike and 60 airstrikes on Ukrainian positions, using a total of 2 missiles and 119 guided bombs. The attacks targeted several settlements across Ukraine, including Andriivka, Varachyne, Krovne, Kindrativka (Sumy Oblast), and Olhivske (Kherson Oblast). In addition to airstrikes, the enemy deployed 5,681 shells, including 108 from multiple launch rocket systems, and launched 2,674 kamikaze drones.
**Ukrainian Forces Respond with Determination**
In response to these attacks, Ukrainian forces struck back at 10 concentrations of enemy personnel, weapons, and equipment. The Air Force, missile troops, and artillery of the Defense Forces targeted enemy positions in several areas, including the Pivnichno-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions.
**Battlefield Developments by Direction**
* In the Pivnichno-Slobozhanskyi direction, 19 clashes occurred with Russian invaders, who launched 14 airstrikes and carried out 323 shellings.
* In the Pivdenno-Slobozhanskyi direction, the enemy carried out 16 attacks in several areas, including Vovchansk and Zelenyi.
* In the Kupiansk direction, eight enemy attacks were recorded, with Ukrainian forces repelling assaults near Radkivka and other settlements.
* In the Lyman direction, the enemy attempted to advance 18 times near several settlements, but was met with resistance from Ukrainian defenders.
**Losses on Both Sides**
Over the past day, Russian invaders suffered significant losses, with 1,110 personnel killed or wounded. Ukrainian forces also destroyed 2 tanks, 3 armored combat vehicles, 40 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 73 UAVs, and 90 units of enemy automotive equipment.
**Commentary and Analysis**
The ongoing conflict has taken a devastating toll on both Ukraine and Russia. The continued attacks by Russian forces demonstrate their determination to maintain control over Ukrainian territory. However, the significant losses suffered by the enemy suggest that Ukrainian forces are gaining momentum in their resistance efforts.
