**Russia-Ukraine War: Latest Updates and Analysis**
As of July 20, 2025, the war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its 1244th day. The General Staff of Ukraine provided an update on the situation on the front lines.
**Russian Aggression Continues**
Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine faced 154 combat engagements across the front. Russia launched a significant number of missile strikes, airstrikes, and drone attacks, targeting military positions and civilian areas. In response, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck back at Russian personnel, weapons, and equipment, as well as artillery positions and enemy UAV command posts.
**Key Developments on the Front Lines**
Northeastern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk Directions: Ukraine repelled 23 enemy attacks, with one battle still ongoing. Russia launched nine airstrikes and conducted 356 artillery attacks, including one MLRS strike.
Lyman Direction: Ukrainian forces stopped 20 Russian attacks near various villages. Three battles are still underway.
Pokrovsk Direction: The most intense fighting today occurred here, with 46 enemy assaults launched. Ukraine repelled many of these attacks, but two battles are ongoing.
**Russian Losses Mount**
Ukrainian forces continue to inflict significant losses on the enemy. Over the past 24 hours, Russia lost:
* 1,170 personnel killed or wounded
* 2 tanks destroyed
* 7 armored vehicles destroyed
* 54 artillery systems destroyed
* 1 MLRS destroyed
* 1 air defense system destroyed
* 199 operational-tactical UAVs destroyed
* 132 vehicles destroyed
* 2 special equipment units destroyed
**Ukrainian Forces Maintain Momentum**
Operational Update as of 22:00 PM on July 20, 2025, reported that Ukrainian forces have repelled many enemy attacks across the front lines. Russia launched a significant number of missile strikes, airstrikes, and drone attacks, but Ukraine held its ground.
In key developments:
* Northeastern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk Directions: Ukraine repelled 11 Russian attacks, with one battle still ongoing.
* Lyman Direction: Ukrainian forces stopped 18 Russian attacks, with three battles still underway.
* Pokrovsk Direction: Ukraine repelled 43 enemy assaults, with two battles ongoing.
**Warriors of the 140th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion Commended**
Special recognition was given to the warriors of the 140th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the Ukrainian Naval Infantry for their effective damage on Russian forces.
