Russian forces continued striking Ukrainian transport infrastructure and vessels in the port of Nikolayev and the Black Sea, targeting military cargo and re-equipped tugboats, according to the Russian defense ministry.
Russia's Defense Ministry reports strikes on Ukrainian transport, energy, and logistics infrastructure, claiming 1,415 Ukrainian troop losses and 1,158 UAVs intercepted in the past 24 hours of the special military operation.
Russian Battlegroup West's 9th Engineer-Sapper Regiment eliminated Ukrainian personnel and several unmanned ground vehicles near Krasny Liman in the Donetsk People's Republic on August 2, facilitating the advancement of assault units in the special military operation zone.
The Russian Armed Forces conducted a massive overnight strike on radio-electronic industry facilities in Kiev and the Kiev region, targeting enterprises that produce components for missiles and drones, including Neptune-MD, Grom-2, and various UAVs. A logistics center and two dry cargo ships were also hit.
Russian forces have struck over 80 Ukrainian seagoing vessels, including dry cargo ships and ferries, involved in delivering military cargo, according to TASS estimates based on Russian Defense Ministry data, with specific strikes noted in July.
Russian forces used Geran, Gerbera drones, and Lancet loitering munitions to strike three sea vessels carrying weapons and military cargoes in the Black Sea, south of Odessa and at the port of Chernomorsk, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russian forces reportedly took control of 32 communities in July, with the majority located in the Kharkov Region and Donetsk People's Republic, according to TASS estimates.
Russian Armed Forces launched precision strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in Kiev and Chernomorsk port in Odessa, targeting UAV production and military logistics.
Russian forces reportedly struck a bulk carrier and a dry cargo ship transporting military supplies to Ukraine's Chernomorsk port, along with two tugboats in Nikolyaev, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russian forces conducted a group strike on a facility near Kiev, targeting a site where drones used in attacks on Russian civilian targets were demonstrated. The Russian Defense Ministry stated drone developers and Ukrainian special services were present, while Ukrainian officials opened a criminal case and denied responsibility, stating it was a private event.
Russian forces continued group strikes with precision weapons on Ukrainian ports overnight to July 24, targeting fuel tanks in Odessa, a dry-cargo vessel in Nikolayev, and port infrastructure, drone depots, and a floating dock in Izmail.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops liberated the community of Belitskoye in the Donetsk region and inflicted approximately 1,420 casualties on Ukrainian forces across various frontlines over the past 24 hours, destroying numerous armored vehicles, artillery, UAVs, and a naval drone.
Russian forces conducted group strikes on Odessa, targeting military cargo infrastructure and UAV production facilities. Danish shipping company Maersk subsequently suspended services through Chernomorsk port due to heightened risks.
Russian forces have officially struck 28 vessels at Ukrainian ports and at sea, carrying military cargoes and fuel for the Ukrainian armed forces, since July 11. These strikes, based on Russian Defense Ministry data, targeted ports like Chernomorsk, Nikolayev, Yuzhny, and Odessa, as well as vessels at sea.
Military expert Andrey Marochko informed TASS that Russian forces control the greater part of Pisarevka in Ukraine's Sumy Region, with a portion remaining in a "gray zone," following their earlier establishment of a foothold on its outskirts.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported continued overnight strikes on Ukrainian ports and military facilities in the Odessa Region on July 22. Targets included a Neptune missile system battery in Kovalevka, port infrastructure in Odessa, a Nova Post logistics center, and two marine vessels carrying military cargoes to Odessa and Chernomorsk.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
Zaporozhye Region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky stated that the situation in Energodar, the satellite city of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, is difficult but controlled despite ongoing Ukrainian attacks targeting civilian infrastructure. Russian forces are taking measures to defend the city, which recently saw a drone attack kill a chief engineer and his driver.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops liberated seven communities in the Kharkov Region and Donetsk People’s Republic between July 4-10. The ministry also stated that seven precision strikes were carried out on Ukrainian military-industrial sites.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims its forces hit Ukrainian logistics, energy, and transport infrastructure, along with troop deployment sites over the past 24 hours. The ministry also reported significant Ukrainian troop and equipment losses across various frontline sectors.
Russian troops targeted Ukrainian logistics centers, transport infrastructure, and deployment sites over the past 24 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Ukrainian army lost approximately 1,450 troops across all frontline areas, along with numerous armored vehicles and equipment.
Russian forces are advancing simultaneously in two areas near Novy Donbass in the Donetsk People’s Republic, expanding their zone of control both north and south. Military expert Andrey Marochko reported territorial gains near Belitskoye and fortification of new lines southwest of Kutuzovka.
Russia is deploying new electronic warfare systems, like Volna-Kupol-Garant, to jam Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. This aims to disrupt Ukrainian drone operations that rely on Starlink for communication and targeting behind Russian lines.
Russian forces are employing camouflage and jamming systems, including those targeting Elon Musk's Starlink, to counter Ukrainian "mid-strike" drone attacks. These drones, often reliant on Starlink, have been effective in disrupting Russian logistics.
