**Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: 1255th Day and Ongoing Fighting**
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its 1255th day, with Ukrainian defenders continuing to hold back Russian troops despite significant losses. Over the past 24 hours, there were 160 combat clashes, with Ukraine’s military inflicting considerable damage on the enemy.
**Russian Airstrikes and Shelling Intensify**
Russia launched a massive onslaught against Ukraine, carrying out 57 airstrikes that dropped 127 guided bombs. Additionally, Russian forces used 5,835 shells, including 126 from multiple launch rocket systems, and deployed 4,098 kamikaze drones. The airstrikes targeted several settlements, including Medvedivka in the Chernihiv region, Bilohirya and Hryhorivka in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Novotiagynka in the Kherson region.
**Ukraine’s Response**
In response to the Russian aggression, Ukraine’s Air Force, missile troops, and artillery struck five enemy troop and equipment concentrations as well as two artillery systems. This shows that Ukraine is determined to protect its territory and population from Russia’s invasion.
**Battle Overview: Front Lines Across Ukraine**
The battle overview provides a detailed breakdown of the fighting across various fronts in Ukraine. Here are some key highlights:
* In the Northeastern -Slobozhanskyi Direction, Ukrainian forces repelled 16 attacks by Russian troops.
* In the Southern – Slobozhanskyi Direction, Ukrainian troops stopped 7 assaults near Vovchansk, Dvorichanske, and Kolodiazne.
* In the Lyman Direction, enemy forces launched 30 attacks, attempting to break through near Karpivka, Ridkodub, Myrne, and toward Shandryholove, Yampil, Hryhorivka.
**Russian Losses**
The Russian military suffered significant losses over the past 24 hours, with:
* 940 personnel killed
* 1 tank destroyed
* 2 armored vehicles damaged
* 33 artillery systems disabled
* 163 operational-tactical drones destroyed
* 3 cruise missiles downed
* 72 vehicles incapacitated.
These numbers demonstrate the severe impact of Ukraine’s military on Russia’s invasion efforts. The war between Russia and Ukraine remains a complex and ongoing conflict, with both sides suffering significant losses.
