**Russia’s War Against Ukraine: 153 Clashes, 5,754 Attacks, and Heavy Russian Losses**
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its 1252nd day, with Ukrainian defenders holding their ground against the relentless Russian onslaught. The past 24 hours have seen a staggering number of clashes and attacks on both sides.
**Russian Airstrikes and Drone Swarms**
Over the past day, Russian forces launched an unprecedented number of airstrikes and drone attacks on Ukraine. According to updated data, they conducted:
* 2 missile strikes
* 62 airstrikes
* 28 missiles and 124 guided aerial bombs
* 5,754 attacks, including 51 from multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS)
* 3,927 kamikaze drones against Ukrainian positions and settlements
The targeted areas include Bilohirya, Orikhiv, and Shcherbaky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, as well as Odradokamyanka in Kherson Oblast.
**Ukrainian Counterstrikes**
In response to the Russian attacks, Ukrainian forces have launched counterstrikes on:
* 1 Russian artillery system
* 1 enemy ammunition depot
**Front Line Breakdown**
The battle-scarred front lines are a complex network of opposing forces, with clashes and skirmishes reported across various sectors. Here’s a breakdown of the key areas:
* Northeastern – Siversk and Kursk Directions: Ukrainian forces repelled 9 Russian attacks.
* Southern Slobozhanskyi Direction: 4 Russian assaults near Starytsia, Krasne Pershe, and Vovchansk were repelled.
* Kupiansk Direction: 6 attacks were repelled near Radkivka, Kupiansk, and Zahryzove.
* Lyman Direction: 16 enemy attempts to breach lines near Novyi Myr, Zelenyi Hai, Hrekivka, Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, Karpivka, and Torske were repelled.
* Siversk Direction: 2 assaults near Hryhorivka were successfully repelled.
**Russian Losses**
The cost of the Russian war machine is mounting by the day. Over the past 24 hours, they suffered:
* 920 personnel casualties
* 1 tank destroyed
* 4 armored vehicles destroyed
* 10 artillery systems lost
* 1 MLRS (multiple-launch rocket system) destroyed
* 199 operational-tactical UAVs lost
* 11 cruise missiles lost
* 122 vehicles and fuel trucks destroyed
**Ukrainian Resolve**
Despite the relentless Russian pressure, Ukrainian defenders remain resolute in their defense of their homeland. As the war enters its second year, the world watches with bated breath as these two nations clash on the battlefields.
