**Ukraine Defends Against Russian Aggression: Latest Updates from August 12, 2025**
The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to rage on, with both sides suffering significant losses. According to the General Staff of Ukraine, over the past 24 hours, there were 168 combat engagements recorded, with Ukrainian forces defending against repeated attacks by Russian troops.
**Russian Airstrikes and Shelling Intensify**
Yesterday, Russian forces carried out 74 airstrikes on Ukrainian positions and populated areas, dropping a staggering 138 guided bombs. In addition to airstrikes, they also conducted 5,299 shelling attacks, including 105 from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), and launched 4,980 kamikaze drones. The targets of these attacks included several regions in Ukraine, including Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
**Ukrainian Forces Counterattack**
Despite the intense Russian bombardment, Ukrainian forces have continued to repel enemy attempts to advance deeper into their territory. Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders struck six areas of enemy troop and equipment concentration, one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control post, and two Russian artillery systems.
**Key Events by Hour**
08:00 AM: 13 combat clashes recorded, with the enemy carrying out 11 airstrikes and firing 298 artillery rounds. 10:00 PM: nine clashes took place, with six airstrikes and 178 shelling attacks.
Throughout the day, Ukrainian forces repelled numerous Russian assaults in various locations across Ukraine. Some of the key areas where fighting continued include:
* Vovchansk, Kolodiazne, and Dvorichanske
* Kamianka
* Stepova Novoselivka, Kindrashivka, Kupiansk, Zahryzove, and Bohuslavka
* Ridkodub, Karpivka, Kolodiazi, Myrne, Serebrianka, and toward Druzheliubivka, Serednie, Shandryholove, and Yampil
**Russian Losses**
Over the past day, Russian forces suffered significant losses, with 980 personnel killed or wounded. In addition to personnel losses, they also lost five tanks, five armored fighting vehicles, 26 artillery systems, two MLRS, one air defense system, 107 operational-tactical UAVs, 106 vehicles, and one piece of special equipment.
**No Signs of Russian Offensive Group Formation**
Despite the ongoing conflict, there are no signs of a large-scale Russian offensive group formation. Ukrainian forces remain vigilant and continue to defend their territory against repeated attacks by Russian troops.
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