**Russia-Ukraine War: Latest Updates from the General Staff of Ukraine**
As of May 26, 2025, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its 1,188th day. The conflict has been ongoing since February 24, 2022, with Russia’s war against Ukraine now spanning over 4,101 days.
**Russian Aggression Continues**
Despite facing significant losses, the enemy continues to launch attacks on Ukrainian positions. Over the past day, there were a total of 180 clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian invaders. The aggressor used its superiority in manpower to attack our troops, but Ukrainian soldiers have been steadfastly holding back the onslaught.
**Russian Aerial Strikes**
The Russians launched one missile and 112 air strikes, using 84 missiles and dropping 189 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, they employed 3,005 kamikaze drones to strike at Ukrainian positions and settlements. The aggressor targeted areas in various regions, including Sumy, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kharkiv.
**Ukrainian Defense Forces Respond**
In response, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck eight areas of concentration for enemy personnel, weapons, and equipment, as well as one control point for unmanned aerial vehicles and an artillery system. The defenders also thwarted six attacks in the Kharkiv direction and two in the Kupyansk direction.
**Regional Breakdown**
Here’s a breakdown of the enemy’s actions by region:
* In the Lyman direction, the enemy launched 21 attacks.
* In the Siversky direction, Ukrainian forces stopped six offensive actions of the invaders.
* In the Kramatorsk direction, ten clashes were recorded.
* In the Toretsk direction, the enemy carried out ten attacks.
* In the Pokrovsky direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 63 assault actions of the aggressor.
* In the Novopavlivske direction, the enemy launched 24 attacks.
**Losses and Casualties**
The estimated total combat losses of the enemy amount to over 1,000 soldiers. Ukrainian forces also neutralized four tanks, eight armored combat vehicles, 51 artillery systems, one multiple rocket launcher, two air defense systems, 264 operational-tactical drones, 53 missiles, and 92 units of automotive equipment.
**Ukrainian Defense Forces Remain Resolute**
Despite the ongoing conflict, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to restrain the invaders in various directions. Our soldiers remain committed to defending their country and inflicting significant losses on the occupation forces.
As the war enters its second year, the people of Ukraine remain resilient in the face of adversity. The bravery and determination of our soldiers are a testament to the unwavering spirit of the Ukrainian nation.
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