**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Ukraine’s Defense Forces Repel Russian Pressure**
As of July 13, 2025, the 1236th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has begun. The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold their ground against the Russian occupation forces. According to the latest reports from the General Staff of Ukraine, today marks another intense day of combat engagements.
**Heavy Airstrikes and Drone Attacks**
So far today, 152 combat engagements have taken place, with Russian forces launching a total of 46 airstrikes that dropped 77 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, the invaders used 1,054 kamikaze drones and carried out 4,239 shellings targeting Ukrainian positions and civilian settlements.
**Ukrainian Forces Engage in Battles**
In response to the Russian aggression, Ukrainian troops engaged in 13 battles with the enemy. The most intense fighting took place in the Kupiansk direction, where Russian forces launched attacks near Holubivka, Synkivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and Kolisnykivka. All of these attacks were successfully repelled by Ukrainian defenders.
**Key Developments**
* In the Kupiansk direction, Ukrainian troops repelled 20 enemy assaults in various locations.
* Three enemy assaults were repelled near Serebrianka and Vyiimka.
* Four Russian attacks were stopped near Chasiv Yar and in the direction of Stupochky.
* Fighting is ongoing in two locations.
* Ukrainian forces successfully repelled all enemy attempts to storm their positions 68 times today.
**Enemy Losses**
Russian forces suffered significant losses, with 218 killed or wounded soldiers. Additionally, they lost:
* 2 vehicles
* 3 motorcycles
* 16 drones
* 5 drone antennas
* 1 artillery system
* 1 drone command post
* 1 shelter
Ukrainian defenders also damaged:
* 2 vehicles
* 1 motorcycle
* 4 artillery pieces
* 11 enemy shelters
**Heroes of the Day**
The soldiers of the 39th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade and the 17th Poltava Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine have been recognized for their bravery. These units continue to inflict significant losses on enemy manpower and equipment.
**Estimated Total Combat Losses**
According to estimates, the total combat losses of the Russian enemy from February 24, 2022, to July 13, 2025, include:
* Over 100,000 killed or wounded soldiers
* Thousands of destroyed vehicles and equipment
The war in Ukraine continues to be a major concern for the international community. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant human suffering and economic losses.
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