Russia – Ukraine War Updates : Key Developments by July 21, 2025  

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**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Ukraine Repels 139 Enemy Attacks, Russia Suffers Heavy Losses**

As of July 20, 2025, the General Staff of Ukraine has reported significant developments in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The 1244th day of the full-scale invasion and 4156th day of Russia’s war against Ukraine marks a crucial period in the conflict.

**Russia Launches Mass Attacks Across Multiple Fronts**

Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine has faced 154 combat engagements across the front. Russia launched two missile strikes, 70 airstrikes, dropped 111 guided aerial bombs, and used 3316 kamikaze drones, targeting military positions and civilian areas. In response, Ukrainian forces struck three concentrations of Russian personnel, five artillery positions, and one enemy UAV command post.

**Frontline Summary: Ukraine Repels Enemy Attacks**

Key frontline developments include:

* Northeastern – Slobozhanskyi and Kursk Directions: 23 engagements, with Ukrainian defenders repelling 11 attacks.
* Lyman Direction: 20 enemy assaults were stopped, with three battles still underway.
* Pokrovsk Direction: The most intense fighting today, with 43 enemy assaults launched near Udachne, Novoekonomichne, and other areas.
* Novopavlivka Direction: 9 enemy attacks were repelled, with four engagements still active.

**Russia Suffers Heavy Losses**

According to the General Staff of Ukraine, Russia has suffered significant losses over the past 24 hours:

* Personnel: 1,170 killed or wounded
* Tanks: 2 destroyed
* Armored Vehicles: 7 destroyed
* Artillery Systems: 54 destroyed
* MLRS: 1 destroyed
* Air Defense Systems: 1 destroyed
* Operational-tactical UAVs: 5 destroyed
* Artillery piece: 1 hit

**Ukrainian Troops Continue to Inflict Damage on Russian Forces**

The General Staff of Ukraine has also recognized the effective damage inflicted by the warriors of the 140th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the Ukrainian Naval Infantry.

As the conflict continues, the situation remains critical. The people of Ukraine and the international community will continue to closely monitor developments in this ongoing crisis.

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