**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: A Glimpse into the Devastating Conflict**
The war between Russia and Ukraine has been raging for over 1,174 days, with both sides suffering heavy losses. As of May 12, 2025, the latest updates from the General Staff of Ukraine paint a grim picture of the ongoing conflict.
**Heavy Fighting on Multiple Fronts**
Yesterday saw intense combat clashes across various fronts, with a total of 155 recorded incidents. The Russian forces launched 65 air strikes, dropping 125 guided bombs and targeting Ukrainian positions and settlements in several regions. In addition to these aerial attacks, the enemy unleashed approximately 3,500 artillery rounds, including 114 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) barrages.
**Regional Breakdown of Fighting**
* The Kharkiv region witnessed three enemy attacks repelled by Ukrainian troops in the Vovchansk area.
* In the Kupyansk direction, two invader attacks were thwarted near Nova Kruglyakivka and Zagryzove.
* The Lyman direction saw 25 enemy attacks, with attempts to advance towards Kopanky, Hrekivka, Novye, Ridkodub, Kolodyazi, and Hryhorivka.
* Ukrainian soldiers repelled eight invader attacks in the Siversk direction, with advances attempted in Bilogorivka and Verkhnyokamyansk.
**Losses on Both Sides**
Ukrainian forces successfully neutralized 1,170 enemy soldiers, while inflicting significant losses on the invaders’ equipment and supplies. The confirmed losses for the Russian invaders include:
* 8 tanks
* 27 armored combat vehicles
* 48 artillery systems
* 3 air defense systems
* 141 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
* 171 vehicles
* 6 units of special equipment
**The Human Cost**
As the conflict drags on, the human cost becomes increasingly apparent. Civilians caught in the crossfire suffer immense psychological trauma and physical harm.
**A Worsening Situation**
Despite efforts to undermine enemy offensives, the situation continues to deteriorate. Ukrainian soldiers are doing their best to hold back against an unrelenting aggressor.
