Day 1,188 of Russia’s full-scale invasion – and day 4,101 of Moscow’s war against Ukraine – has begun. Despite overwhelming manpower and firepower, Russian forces continue to suffer enormous losses as Ukrainian defenders hold the line.
🛡️ Intensity on All Fronts
Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine recorded 180 combat engagements. Russia launched one missile strike, 112 airstrikes, and used an astonishing 84 missiles and 189 guided aerial bombs. In addition, Ukraine faced 3,005 kamikaze drones and nearly 5,000 artillery attacks.
Despite this, Ukrainian troops continue to repel the aggressor and respond with force. Ukrainian aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck:
- 8 areas of Russian troop and equipment concentration
- 1 enemy artillery system
- 1 UAV control center
🔥 Frontline Situations
Kharkiv direction: 6 attacks near Vovchansk, Stroivka, and Krasny Pershy repelled.
Kupyansk direction: 2 Russian assaults near Kruglyakivka stopped.
Lyman direction: 21 Russian attacks in multiple directions, including Ridkodub and Serebryansky Forest.
Siversky direction: 6 attacks stopped near Bilohorivka, Hryhorivka, and Verkhnokamyanske.
Kramatorsk direction: 10 clashes near Predtechyne, Bila Hora, Chasiv Yar, and Kurdyumivka.
Toretsk direction: 10 enemy assaults near Toretsk and Romanivka.
🚨 Pokrovsk & South – The Most Active Sectors
Pokrovsk direction: 63 (!) Russian assaults in one day. Clashes occurred across more than a dozen settlements, including Kotlyarivka, Udachne, Nova Poltavka, and Myrolyubivka.
Novopavlivske direction: 24 assaults near Novopil, Novosilka, Vilne Pole, and other villages.
Orikhivske direction: 5 Russian attempts near Novodanylivka and Stepove.
Hulyaipilske direction: No combat activity reported.
Prydniprovske direction: 3 unsuccessful Russian advances near Kozachi Laheri.
🛫 Kursk & Air Attacks
In the Kursk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled 26 Russian assaults. The enemy also carried out:
- 14 airstrikes (25 guided bombs)
- 225 artillery attacks, including 13 from MLRS systems
❌ Russian Losses – May 25
- 1,000 personnel
- 4 tanks
- 8 armored vehicles
- 51 artillery systems
- 1 multiple rocket launcher
- 2 air defense systems
- 264 tactical UAVs
- 53 missiles
- 92 vehicles
While Russia continues to rely on sheer quantity, Ukraine is countering with precision, strategy, and resilience. Each day of this war is a testament to Ukrainian resolve and a reminder that freedom is still under fire.
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