08:52 Ukraine reports 1180 Russian losses in one day
Russia, according to calculations by Ukraine, lost approximately 574,690 soldiers between February 24, 2022 and July 27, 2024. Among them were 1,180 fatalities or injuries in the past 24 hours. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported this in its daily update on Facebook. Additionally, Russian losses included: 8,344 tanks, 16,095 armored combat vehicles, 15,936 artillery systems, 11,27 multiple rocket launchers, 906 air defense systems, and 2,405 missile systems. The Russian army had also lost 363 combat aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,766 tactical unmanned aerial systems, 28 warships/cutters, 1 submarine, 21,572 vehicles and tank trucks, and 2,671 pieces of special equipment since the beginning of their offensive war, it was stated.
08:16 Thiele on the situation at the front: Ukrainians are "de facto on a step-by-step retreat"
In the contested areas in the east of the country, the situation for Ukraine "is not good," according to Ralf Thiele. The military is trying to prevent a Russian breakthrough - albeit at the cost of a retreat. The military expert fears that Ukraine will inevitably lose the region of Donetsk.
08:00 Kursk reports fire in fuel depot under control
A Ukrainian drone attack set a fuel depot in the Kursk region on fire, according to local Russian authorities. However, the fire was quickly brought under control, writes the regional governor Alexei Smirnov on Telegram. There were no injuries reported, it was stated.
07:44 TASS: Russians destroy howitzer and Ukrainian ammunition depot in the region of Cherson
Russian paratrooper drones destroy a howitzer M-777 and a Ukrainian ammunition depot for field artillery on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River in the Cherson region, according to the state Russian news agency TASS, citing the Russian Defense Ministry.
07:11 Ukrainian Minister: Olympic participation is "our victory"
The Olympic participation of Ukraine is seen as a strong symbol and an opportunity by Sports Minister Vadym Bidyovka to draw international attention to the situation in the country following the Russian offensive war on Ukraine. "It is a symbolic act and a sign that Ukraine is a strong country with resilient people," Bidyovka said at the opening of the Ukrainian House in Paris. It is very important that Russia is represented in Paris with only a small team of 15 neutral athletes. Russia as a nation was excluded from the Olympics by the International Olympic Committee due to the offensive war. "There is no Russian flag here. There is only the Ukrainian flag. That is our victory," Bidyovka said.
It is now the responsibility of the Olympic team to "bring the international community together in support of Ukraine and to speak to the people who normally do not listen to politicians." The participation is a "strong signal that Ukraine not only survives but also has the will to win."
06:58 Russia reports shooting down of Ukrainian drones
The Russian air defense shoots down seven Ukrainian drones, according to its own statements. Five were shot down over the Belgorod region and two over the Kursk region, according to a message from the Russian Defense Ministry on Telegram.
06:36 Gouverneur: Oil depot in Kursk is on fire after drone attackIn the night, explosions have occurred in the Kursk region of Russia due to a drone attack. In an oil depot and several areas, fires have broken out, according to Kursk region governor Alexei Smirnov via Telegram and the channel Baza. The air defense forces are "on alert," writes the Russian official and urges the region's residents to "stay alert." At least two fires have broken out in the region's defense, one in the Medvenka district and one in the Kursk district, it is reported. A fire is said to have been caused by an explosion in an oil storage facility in the village of Polyova, according to the Shot channel on Telegram. Residents reportedly heard "several strong explosions" near the oil depot at night. Previously, the distinctive sound of a drone flying over the area was heard. After the explosions, witnesses reported seeing heavy smoke in the sky. Additionally, there was an explosion in the city of Sudzha, a house in the Medva district was on fire, it is reported.
05:41 Linnemann questions the payment of social benefits to Ukrainian refugees in GermanyCDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann questioned the payment of social benefits to Ukrainian women and men in an interview with Funke media. "We need to discuss why more than 50 percent of Ukrainians work in many European countries, but only 25 percent in Germany," he said. There were clearly no incentives for quick employment. "But if there is a performance, it is linked to a counter-performance. That includes taking up work."
04:49 Ukraine: Over 75 percent of wounded soldiers return to dutyAccording to the deputy defense minister of Ukraine, Natalia Kalmykova, in an interview with Interfax news agency, the percentage of soldiers who return to duty after rehabilitation in Ukraine is very high. "We have a very high percentage of high-quality rehabilitation programs and returnees to the service. This is also recognized by our western partners," she said. Kalmykova speaks of over 75 percent of the wounded.
03:13 ISW: Ukrainian forces recapture positionsAccording to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukrainian forces have reportedly recaptured lost positions near Toretsk, north of Donetsk. This is indicated by geolocated images. The Russian side is said to have continued its offensive operations in the area.
01:08 Ukraine reports several fatalities after Russian shelling - including a childAccording to Ukrainian authorities, at least five civilians were killed in Russian attacks in various regions of Ukraine yesterday. Three people were reportedly killed in the region of Kherson. In the northeastern border region of Sumy, a 14-year-old boy was killed and 12 others were injured in a rocket attack on the small town of Hluchiv. In the region of Kharkiv, a man was killed by Russian shelling in a residential building.
23:46 Russia reports taking control of another village in UkraineRussia has reportedly taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine. The settlement Losuwatske, located in the Donezk region, has been "liberated," according to the Russian Defense Ministry in its daily report. The settlement is approximately 25 kilometers east of the city Pokrovsk, in the area where the Russian army has advanced relatively quickly in recent months. Ukraine confirms the takeover.
22:23 Blinken threatens China with "measures" over continued support for Russian defense industryUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China that the US would take "measures" if Beijing continued to support Russia's defense industry. According to the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent," Blinken made this statement during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Laos. This came shortly after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba held talks with Wang during his first visit to China since the outbreak of the war. "The Minister reaffirmed his serious concern over China's support for the PRC's defense industrial base and made it clear that the United States would continue to take appropriate measures if the PRC did not act against this threat to European security," Miller said.
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- Amidst the ongoing Ukraine-Conflict, NATO has expressed its support for Ukraine, pledging to continue providing military aid and cyberwar defense against Russia's attacks.
- Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, has been a vocal advocate for international support, urging NATO and other countries to increase military deployments and impose stronger sanctions on Russia.
- The Ukraine-Conflict has also significantly impacted the political landscape, with many Western leaders criticizing Russia's aggressive actions and expressing solidarity with Ukraine.
- Cyberwar has become a significant aspect of the Ukraine-Conflict, with both Ukraine and Russia engaging in digital attacks against each other's critical infrastructure and military operations.
- Despite the military losses Russia has suffered, including the loss of thousands of soldiers, tanks, and aircraft, Moscow continues its offensive in Eastern Ukraine, with reports of daily attacks and shelling in contested regions.
