**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of July 7, 2025**
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 1,230th day, the conflict continues to rage on. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the advance of Russian occupiers, but at a high cost in lives and destruction.
**Russian Aggression Continues Unabated**
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 184 combat clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders. The enemy launched missile strikes, airstrikes, artillery shelling, and drone attacks on various locations across Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted some of these attacks, but many areas were hit.
**Frontline Situation: A Detailed Breakdown**
In the Northern-Slobozhanske and Kursk directions, there were 24 combat clashes, with the enemy launching 19 airstrikes and conducting 344 artillery shellings. In the Southern-Slobozhanske direction, 24 clashes occurred near several towns, including Kamianka and Zelenyi.
The Kupiansk direction saw seven attacks from Russian forces, which were repelled by Ukrainian defenders in some areas. The Lyman direction witnessed 30 enemy attempts to break through Ukrainian lines, but most of these were thwarted.
In the Kramatorsk direction, there were two clashes near Chasiv Yar, while in the Toretsk direction, eight attacks were launched, with three battles still ongoing. The Pokrovsk direction saw a high number of enemy assaults, with 60 attacks repelled by Ukrainian forces since dawn today.
**Ukrainian Forces Hold Ground Despite Russian Pressure**
Despite being outgunned and outnumbered in some areas, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have managed to hold their ground against the relentless Russian onslaught. Ukrainian aviation, missile troops, and artillery successfully hit several enemy targets, including three artillery systems and 16 areas of personnel concentration.
**Russian Losses Mounting**
The latest data suggests that Russia has suffered significant losses over the past day, with:
* 1,100 personnel killed
* 3 tanks destroyed
* 7 armored combat vehicles lost
* 33 artillery systems knocked out
* 2 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) destroyed
* 233 drones shot down or intercepted
The conflict in Ukraine is far from over, and the humanitarian toll continues to rise. As the world watches with growing concern, it remains to be seen how this devastating war will play out.
**Sources:** ukrainefrontlines.com
