**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: A Steady Defense and Significant Losses for the Enemy**
As of May 23, 2025, the Russian Federation’s large-scale armed aggression against Ukraine has entered its 1185th day. The General Staff of Ukraine provides a detailed update on the latest developments in the conflict.
**Intense Fighting Across Multiple Fronts**
The Ukrainian defenders have been steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Over the past day, there were 141 combat clashes recorded. The enemy launched two missile and 56 air strikes, used four missiles, dropped 130 guided air bombs, and carried out 5,879 attacks, including 164 from multiple launch rocket systems.
**Targeted Strikes by Ukrainian Forces**
In response to the enemy’s aggression, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck 14 areas of concentration of personnel, weapons, and military equipment, 11 artillery pieces, four command posts, and one ammunition storage warehouse. The strikes were focused in various directions, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman, Siversky, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsky, Novopavlivske, Hulyaipol, and Orikhiv.
**Enemy’s Failures and Ukrainian Defenders’ Successes**
The enemy attempted to break through the defensive lines of Ukrainian defenders in various areas, but were unsuccessful. In the Kharkiv direction, eight attempts to break through were repelled; six attacks in the Kupyansk direction were also thwarted. The enemy made three attempts to advance in the Siversky direction and four attempts in the Kramatorsk direction.
**Neutralization of Enemy Equipment**
Ukrainian soldiers have continued to neutralize enemy equipment, including two tanks, one armored combat vehicle, 43 artillery systems, two multiple launch rocket systems, 148 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 139 units of automotive equipment. This demonstrates a significant weakening of the enemy’s military capabilities.
**Losses for the Russian Invaders**
The losses for the Russian invaders over the past day have been substantial, with 1,050 soldiers killed or wounded. The Ukrainian defenders have shown remarkable resilience and determination in defending their country against this large-scale aggression.
In conclusion, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to defend their country with bravery and determination. Despite the enemy’s best efforts, they have been unable to break through the defensive lines of Ukrainian forces. The losses suffered by the Russian invaders are a testament to the effectiveness of Ukrainian military operations and the commitment of the Ukrainian people to defending their nation.
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