**Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine’s Defense Forces Hold Ground, Inflict Significant Losses on Russian Forces**
The war between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for several months, with both sides suffering significant losses. According to the latest updates from the General Staff of Ukraine as of June 22, 2025, Ukrainian Defense Forces have recorded 171 combat engagements over the past 24 hours.
**Russian Attacks Continue**
Despite their efforts, Russian forces continue to launch attacks on various fronts. The past 24 hours saw a total of:
* 5 missile strikes using 14 missiles
* 82 airstrikes, including 140 guided aerial bombs (KABs)
* 3,410 kamikaze drones used
* 6,366 artillery strikes, including 88 from MLRS
These attacks targeted various areas in Ukraine, including Kharkiv Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Kherson Oblast.
**Ukrainian Counterstrikes**
In response to the Russian attacks, Ukrainian forces have launched counterstrikes targeting 12 areas of Russian personnel, weapons, and equipment concentration. These strikes have resulted in significant losses for the Russian military, with:
* 7 artillery assets destroyed
* 1 ammunition depot destroyed
* 1 high-value target destroyed
**Frontline Overview**
The frontline situation remains intense, with various directions experiencing heavy fighting. Some of the key developments include:
* North-Slobozhansk & Kursk Directions: 260 shelling incidents, including 8 with MLRS; 17 enemy attacks repelled
* South-Slobozhansk Direction: 9 attacks repelled near Vovchansk and Kamianka
* Kupyansk direction: 5 attacks repelled near Zahryzove and Holubivka
* Lyman direction: 12 enemy assaults stopped near Novyi Myr and Ridkodub
**Estimated Russian Losses**
According to estimates, the Russian military has suffered significant losses on various fronts. On the Pokrovsk front alone, it is estimated that:
* 166 Russian soldiers were killed
* 121 were wounded
* 1 armored vehicle was destroyed
* 5 vehicles and 10 motorcycles were destroyed or damaged
**Special Recognition**
The General Staff of Ukraine has recognized the 39th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade and the 17th Poltava “Raid” Brigade for their effective resistance against Russian forces.
**Key Developments**
In a separate report, it was announced that Ukrainian troops have focused efforts on disrupting Russian offensive operations and depleting their combat potential. As of today, 107 combat engagements have taken place, with:
* 3 missile strikes
* 50 airstrikes, including 9 missiles and 60 guided aerial bombs (KAB)
* 1,099 kamikaze drones launched
* 4,439 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements
The situation remains fluid, with both sides suffering significant losses. The war continues to be a humanitarian crisis, with civilians caught in the crossfire.
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