**Ukraine Faces Heavy Fighting as Russia Continues Aggression**
The war between Ukraine and Russia has entered its 1178th day, with both sides suffering significant losses. According to the General Staff of Ukraine, there were 165 combat clashes over the past day, as Russian forces launched a series of attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements.
**Air Strikes and Drone Attacks**
Russian forces carried out 60 air strikes, dropping 97 guided bombs, in addition to launching more than 5,400 attacks. The enemy also used 2,900 kamikaze drones to strike at Ukrainian targets. The air strikes affected several areas, including the settlements of Bunyakyne in the Sumy region, Novopil and Zelene Pole in the Donetsk region, and Temyrivka, Novodarivka, Zaliznychne, Vysoke, Maly Shcherbaki, and Novoyakovlivka in the Zaporizhia region.
**Ukrainian Forces Respond**
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck back at Russian positions, targeting areas of concentration for personnel, weapons, and military equipment. They also hit an ammunition depot and another important target of the Russian invaders. In total, Ukrainian forces launched attacks on seven areas, including four in the Kupyansky direction, three in the Siversky direction, two in the Lyman direction, and one in the Prydniprovsk direction.
**Russian Losses Mount**
The losses suffered by Russian forces over the past day were significant, with 1,100 soldiers killed. Ukrainian forces also neutralized 13 tanks, 32 armored combat vehicles, 36 artillery systems, one multiple launch rocket system, one air defense system, and 123 unmanned aerial vehicles.
**Ukrainian Soldiers Gain Ground**
Despite the heavy fighting, Ukrainian soldiers have made gains against Russian forces. They repelled enemy attacks in several areas, including the Kharkiv direction, where six attacks were launched near the settlements of Vovchansk, Hlyboke, and Vysoka Yaruga. In the Kramatorsk direction, nine clashes took place, with Ukrainian forces emerging victorious.
**Key Battles**
The key battles taking place on the front lines include fighting in the Lyman direction, where Russian forces have launched 16 attacks, trying to advance in several areas. Ukrainian forces have also repelled three assaults by occupation forces near Bilogorivka, Hryhorivka, and Verkhnyokamyansky in the Siversky direction.
**Russian Forces Show Signs of Weakness**
The failure of Russian forces to make significant gains suggests that their offensive potential is weakening. Ukrainian soldiers are inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces, undermining their ability to launch effective attacks.
**Overall Assessment**
The conflict remains intense and fluid, with both sides suffering significant losses. While the exact outcome is uncertain, it is clear that Ukraine’s defenders are fighting bravely against a well-armed and well-trained enemy. The international community continues to watch this unfolding drama with great concern, aware of its potentially far-reaching consequences.
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