Archived operational intelligence briefing
SITREP // 031624Z JUL 25
1.1. Battlefield Geometry and Key Terrain
Donetsk Oblast: RUF maintains high-intensity offensive operations along the Pokrovsk and Toretsk axes. Unverified claims of territorial gains persist, including Novoserhiivka, Shevchenko, Molodetske, Novoukrainka, and Novonikolaevka. RUF sources claim entry into Udachne and "liberation" of Chervona Zirka (Krasna Zirka), reinforced by RUF video. RUF forces are approximately 2.5 km from the suburbs of Krasnoarmiisk (Pokrovsk). UAF General Staff confirms Pokrovsk remains the hottest direction, repelling 41 assaults in the last 24 hours, with continued clashes near Popiv Yar, Myrne, Myrolubivka, Malynivka, Koptyeve, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Kotlyarivka, Horikhove, and Oleksiyivka. UAF drone footage shows high RUF casualties near Pokrovsk. UAF General Staff reports continued clashes near Kurdumivka, Toretsk, Leonidivka, and towards Yablunivka. RUF control over a portion of Toretsk's ruins is confirmed, but UAF continues successful defense. Capture of an RUF soldier on the Toretsk direction by UAF 82nd Air Assault Brigade indicates active UAF defensive operations. RUF sources continue to indicate persistent focus on Chasiv Yar, claiming "completion is near". UAF General Staff confirms clashes near Chasiv Yar and towards Bila Hora. Russian forces have advanced into the Kanal microdistrict, establishing a foothold east of the canal. UAF units are conducting a tactical fighting withdrawal to more defensible, prepared positions on the western side. UAF drone footage shows strikes on trenches, fortified positions, and military vehicles in Rozdolivka and Chasiv Yar. RUF video shows a remote-controlled, tracked UGV equipped with a dual machine gun mount operating on the Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmiisk) direction. FPV drones of Russian forces are destroying UAF equipment and personnel on the outskirts of Konstantinovka. UAF sources confirm extensive destruction in Konstantinovka. UAF missile strike on Donetsk reported with smoke visible in the center and explosions. TASS confirmed at least 1 civilian death and 3 wounded from the strike on Donetsk. ASTRA reports three RUF servicemen were wounded in yesterday's strike on Donetsk. UAF Air Force reports RUF KAB/KAR launches from tactical aviation and threat of RUF strike UAVs (likely Shahed-type) in Donetsk Oblast. RUF video shows detailed drone reconnaissance footage of Ukrainian positions in Donbas, indicating advanced RUF ISR and targeting capabilities. UAF reports a successful strike on the command post of the 8th Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation in occupied Donetsk Oblast on 30 JUN. Losses are being clarified, with later UAF reports confirming the liquidation of RUF 8th Combined Arms Army acting commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ruslan Goryachkin. RUF video shows a FAB-500 strike on a UAF temporary deployment point in Novoyekonomicheskoye. UAF sources report successful strikes and high RUF casualties during tactical assaults by ATVs/motorcyclists in the Donetsk direction. BТУCOB ПЛЮС video shows a Russian soldier detonating an anti-personnel mine, indicating indiscriminate or reckless RUF tactics in mine-laden areas. TASS reports a Su-25 from the "Vostok" group destroyed a UAF strongpoint, indicating continued close air support for RUF ground units. Colonelcassad reports a Ka-52 helicopter engaged and shot down Ukrainian fixed-wing drones with Igla-V missiles. Сливочный каприз reports on a T-72 tank being destroyed near Borova-Druzhylivka by an FPV drone. Оперативний ЗСУ shares video of an FPV drone destroying a BM-21 Grad MLRS. Підрозділ Shadow reports their UAV crew discovered an enemy artillery piece and ammunition storage, followed by friendly fire targeting and successful destruction. MoD Russia shares a video titled "00:00 A T-90 tank crew of the Tsentr Group of Forces neutralised an AFU machine-gun emplacement in Krasnoarmeysk direction." This confirms continued T-90 operations and targeting of UAF strongpoints in the Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) direction. Генеральний штаб ЗСУ provides "Оперативна інформація станом на 16:00 02.07.2025 щодо російського вторгнення" (Operational information as of 16:00 02.07.2025 regarding the Russian invasion), confirming ongoing engagements. АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА shares a video with caption "Потеря связи." (Loss of connection), showing an aerial view of a damaged building and an explosion, indicating continued RUF drone reconnaissance and targeting. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 posts a morale-boosting message highlighting RUF artillery capabilities. Басурин о главном shares a video encouraging subscription to his Telegram channel, expanding RUF-aligned information reach. Colonelcassad reports on the Russian MoD's summary of the "special military operation" as of July 2, 2025. Воин DV shares a thermal/IR video of multiple explosions, indicating RUF artillery or air strikes. БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС shares a video of an alleged Russian soldier complaining about "prison-like" living conditions, lack of food, and being confined, appealing for help, suggesting potential internal RUF morale and logistical issues. НгП раZVедка shares a photo message "Хороший фотограф на вес золота." (A good photographer is worth his weight in gold), likely a morale-boosting post. Colonelcassad shares a morale-boosting video of a soldier engaging in a combat scenario. Старше Эдды shares photos from a meeting with officers in Rostov-on-Don, celebrating "Veterans of Combat Operations Day" and praising their service, a propaganda effort. Fighterbomber shares a video of a "Звено штурмовиков" (flight of attack aircraft), likely Su-25s, indicating continued RUF close air support. БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС shares a video featuring a POW from the 155th Separate Marine Brigade, discussing contract service and conditions, indicating UAF leveraging POWs for counter-propaganda. Два майора shares a video with a man speaking about something "актуалочка" (current/relevant), likely propaganda. New video from Оперативний ЗСУ shows large explosions and a mushroom cloud, indicating powerful blasts, likely from UAF strikes. Poddubny |Z|O|V| edition shares a video of tank crews from the 37th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the "Vostok" group showing coordinated movement and firing while advancing. Воин DV shares a video showing a drone targeting and successfully striking an enemy ATV. Colonelcassad shares video of the 68th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion destroying UAF vehicles and armored vehicles. New enemy reconnaissance UAVs detected in Donetsk Oblast. UAF resources engaged. Воин DV FPV operators from the 39th Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade continue to destroy enemy equipment near Oktyabrskoye. Два майора also report on the Zaporizhzhia front. Народная милиция ДНР shares video of destroyed UAF vehicle and armored vehicles near Poltavka. Kotsnews shares photo report on battles in Konstantinovka direction. UAF General Staff reports Russian aviation conducted airstrikes at Poltavka, Mayak. UAF General Staff reports clashes near Popiv Yar, Poltavka, Myrne, Novoekonomichne, Myrolubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Kotlyne, Novomykolayivka, Novoserhiyivka, Dachne, Oleksiyivka, Horikhove and towards Volodymyrivka, Novopavlivka, Razine, Molodetske (Pokrovsk direction). Басурин о главном states "Ukraine is drowning in blood: the reckless tactics of the Kyiv regime lead to catastrophic losses at the front," an RUF propaganda claim. АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА reports heavy fighting and assaults are ongoing for Chasiv Yar. STERNENKO shares video of heavily damaged urban areas. MoD Russia reports Razino (Donetsk People's Republic) liberated. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS posts video of POW interrogation of Ivan Khamgueshev and Rustem Samiev, presumably Russian soldiers. Народная милиция ДНР reports an FPV drone of the 132nd Brigade destroyed a Ukrainian mortar position. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy reconnaissance UAVs in Sumy Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, and over the Black Sea. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation on Donetsk Oblast. Kotsnews reports Russian army liberated Melove and Razino. Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition shares photo report on battles in Konstantinovka direction. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports an explosion or impact within a treeline from Ukrainian drone footage. ASTRA reports one woman wounded in Donetsk Oblast from shelling. Генеральний штаб ЗСУ reports an important object of the enemy military-industrial complex was hit and ammunition depots of Russian occupiers in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk Oblast were hit. TASS reports a FAB strike destroying a UAF command post on the DNR border. Воин DV shares aerial video of FAB strikes on Maliivka. Оперативний ЗСУ reports confirmed liquidation of RUF 8th Combined Arms Army acting commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ruslan Goryachkin. Narodnaya militsiya DNR confirms destruction of a UAF mortar position near Rusyn Yar. Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition claims destruction of 56th Separate Mechanized Brigade ammunition depot near Kramatorsk. Операция Z reports "Fierce battles near Pokrovsk: 'Brave' forces burn NATO equipment, enemy infantry and artillery day and night," with video showing drone footage targeting and destroying a truck, SUV, mortar position, and a UAV. Colonelcassad reports destroyed Bushmaster, M113, and Mastiff vehicles on the Southern Donetsk direction. Poddubny |Z|O|V| edition reports the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade has been "effectively decapitated" by a missile strike in Huliaipole. Оперативний ЗСУ reports successful strike by 3rd MB OPBR "BULAVA" using a "Queen Hornet" drone equipped with a Bullspike disposable, targeting an enemy position, confirmed by video. (031606Z JUL 25) Операция Z reports "Kiev, with a 'strike in Telegram', 'liquidated acting commander of the 8th Army Colonel Goryachkin'," confirming an RUF internal report and indicating the liquidation of the HVT. (031607Z JUL 25) Confidence: HIGH (on most claims and observations, MEDIUM for specific unverified territorial control/BDA, LOW for RUF veracity, LOW on tactical nuclear weapon claim).
Luhansk Oblast: UAF General Staff reports all enemy attacks repelled in the Lyman direction (including near Nadiya, Novoyehorivka, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, Yampolivka, Hrekivka, Torske and towards Serebryanka and Hryhorivka). RUF claims regarding the "liberation" of Petrovske (Hrekivka) and complete "liberation of LNR," later corrected by RUF sources stating two more villages near the border need to be cleared. UAF drone attack on Luhansk confirmed, causing fires and active RUF air defense. TASS reports over 20 UAVs flew over Luhansk. RUF conducted a combined strike to disrupt UAF rotation near Nadiya. RUF claims UAF were "knocked out" from the majority of positions on the heights near Bilohorivka. TASS claims 35 UAVs shot down over LNR, debris fell on a fuel depot, and one civilian woman was wounded. Рыбарь reports on the "liberation" of Grekovka (Luhansk Oblast) and Novomikhailovka (Donetsk Oblast) by Russian forces. UAF General Staff reports clashes near Ridkodub, Torske, Hrekivka, Hryhorivka, Zelena Dolyna, Yampolivka, Karpivka, Kolodyazi and towards Cherneschyna, Shandryholove, Seredne and Novyi Myr (Lyman direction). Mash на Донбассе reports an explosion in Luhansk (Shevchenko district) with accompanying video of a damaged building. TASS reports one person killed and wounded in Luhansk explosion. ASTRA reports on an explosion in Luhansk. Colonelcassad reports one killed and several wounded in Luhansk explosion, likely a terrorist attack. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports two killed in Luhansk explosion, with military personnel present at the scene. Оперативний ЗСУ reports two killed and one wounded in Luhansk explosion. Alex Parker Returns reports a terrorist attack in central Luhansk, with one preliminary fatality and near a museum opening an exhibition on the Kursk operation. ASTRA reports one killed and three wounded in Luhansk explosion. Mash na Donbasse video shows a significant burst pipe or damage to an external heating or water pipe system in Lugansk. UAF sources confirm liquidation of former "mayor" of occupied Luhansk, Manolis Pilavov, via IED. RUF sources also confirm Pilavov's death, attributing it to a "terrorist attack." TASS reports on the situation at the explosion site in Luhansk. Rybar video shows military personnel investigating a damaged building in Luhansk following an explosion. РБК-Україна reports former head of Luhansk occupation administration liquidated by SBU. Two Majora report death of former Luhansk mayor Manolis Pilavov from explosion near museum. Confidence: HIGH (on most claims and observations, LOW for unverified RUF territorial claims).
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (Dnipro): RUF attacked Nikopol district overnight with heavy artillery and FPV drones; 12 RUF UAVs were shot down. 4 civilians wounded in Nikopol due to FPV drone attack. RUF claims strikes on railway infrastructure, fuel depots, ammunition warehouses, and logistics routes in Dnipropetropavsk Oblast. Kryvyi Rih: Confirmed Shahed attack on a military enlistment office (TCC), with 3 civilians wounded. RUF claims 114th Brigade "liberated" Dachne, with supporting video evidence. UAF Center for Countering Disinformation (CPD) claims Russians did not break through to Dnipropetropavsk Oblast, with battles ongoing near the administrative border. UAF sources confirm overnight RUF drone strikes on farm enterprises in Pokrovske and Velikomykhailivka communities in Synelnykivskyi district. RUF channel "Операция Z" claims Russian forces "forced the Mokri Yaly river, breaking through into Poddubnoye and Voskresenka, advancing towards Dnipropetropavsk Oblast." RUF missile strike on Kamianske district, causing a fire and civilian casualties (killed and wounded), including agricultural infrastructure damage. RUF video shows Russian forces raising their flag in Chernovaya Zirka, DNR, near the Dnipropetrovsk border. UAF video features Ukrainian soldiers discussing high attrition rates. Colonel Zakharevych, commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, confirmed dead in Huliaipole, Dnipropetropavsk Oblast. Video showing RUF presence in Dachnoye (Dachne), Dnipropetropavsk Oblast, including flag raising and inspection of buildings. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS photos/videos show RUF capturing Dachne and raising Russian flag. STERNENKO reports RUF forces have indeed entered Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and shows drone footage of an RUF dugout in Dachne, contradicting the UAF General Staff's previous denial to RBC-Ukraine. STERNENKO's latest message at 09:13Z re-confirms the "kamikaze entry" into Dachne. UAF General Staff, at 09:07Z, issued a statement contradicting RUF claims, stating that any small reconnaissance groups that managed to penetrate the administrative border were destroyed. They re-emphasize their denial at 09:11Z and RBC-Ukraine reports the UAF General Staff's denial at 09:20Z. This creates a direct and immediate intelligence contradiction that requires further collection. Оперативний ЗСУ video shows two alleged RUF soldiers who "were lucky to survive during penetration into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast" speaking about surrender and defection to UAF, implying some RUF elements were contained or captured during penetration attempts. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS photo message (09:46Z) explicitly states "Dachne remains under the control of the Defense Forces - UAF General Staff." Воин DV video shows operators of the 5th Tank Guards Brigade conducting remote mining of a road near Voskresenka, confirming RUF intent to impede UAF movement in the area where they claim breakthroughs. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 indicates that UAF units on that direction are clarifying the situation. Colonelcassad publishes a video claiming to show the "first captured Ukrainian soldier to surrender in Dnipropetropavsk Oblast" from the 79th Brigade, which RUF states is attempting to close the breakthrough in the southeastern part of Dnipropetropavsk Oblast. Kadyrov_95 video is propaganda about alleged Ukrainian POW. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports an enemy reconnaissance UAV in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Олександр Вілкул (likely local Ukrainian official) posts photo messages referring to local initiatives for rebuilding or strengthening infrastructure. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports "Дніпропетровська область (Синельниківський р-н) - загроза застосування авіаційних засобів ураження!" (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (Synelnykivskyi district) - threat of aerial weapon use!). STERNENKO reports "За віцепрем’єра Олексія Чернишова внесли заставу у 120 млн грн." (120 million UAH bail posted for Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov), an internal Ukrainian legal development. Олександр Вілкул provides a briefing on the results of 02 JUL 25 for Kryvyi Rih. Colonelcassad reports that the deputy commander of the 110th Mechanized Brigade, Romanyuk, was also killed alongside Zakharevych in Huliaipole. Военкор Котенок shares photo messages with the caption "Днепропетровское направление," indicating ongoing operations. TASS reports that Ukrainian forces have abandoned their positions in Dachne, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, according to Igor Kimakovsky. UAF Zaporizhzhia OVA reports a civilian woman injured in Polohy district due to RUF attack. Операция Z claims "Valiant" forces are breaking through towards Myrnohrad and Dnipropetropavsk Oblast. Colonelcassad reports Russian soldier, Alexander Ershov, from the 80th Tank Regiment, claims capture of Petrovskoye and Yalta, and reaching Zirka – Poddubnoye, a significant claim. UAF Army Aviation and Anti-Aircraft Missile Forces celebrate their day in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Олександр Вілкул reports public transport usage in Kryvyi Rih. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports RUF missile strike on Huliaipole, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 01 JUL. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports enemy reconnaissance UAV in Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА) reports "In the morning, the enemy attacked Velykomykhailivka community in Synelnykivskyi district with a KAB." Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА) reports meeting with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Оперативний ЗСУ reports the farewell ceremony for Colonel Serhii Zakharevych. Rybar reports an Iskander strike destroyed the entire staff of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade in Huliaipole. BУТУСОВ ПЛЮС reports UAF capture of 9 RUF soldiers from a failed offensive into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, further contradicting RUF claims. 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА) reports housing support for veterans. Poddubny |Z|O|V| edition reiterates the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade's decapitation. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS shares video on failed RUF offensive into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, featuring an interview with a captured Russian soldier from the 144th Motor Rifle Regiment, confirming UAF successful defensive operations and prisoner capture (031620Z JUL 25). Confidence: HIGH (on civilian casualties, drone attacks, and RUF claims of presence in Dachne; MEDIUM on verified RUF control of Dachne given strong, persistent UAF denials; CRITICAL intelligence contradiction regarding broader RUF penetration into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and associated UAF prisoner claims).
Sumy Oblast: UAF Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi states Russian troops advance in border areas has been completely stopped and the contact line stabilized. UAF General Staff reports repelling 22 Russian army assaults in Kursk and North Slobozhansky (Sumy) directions. UAF drone footage shows State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (ДПСУ) units "Prime" destroying enemy targets in the Kursk direction. RUF is conducting KAB launches and drone activity into Sumy Oblast. Konotop: MoD Russia claims "Geran-2 UAVs destroyed a temporary deployment area of the AFU 58th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade and a UAV depot." UAF drone footage shows several deceased Russian soldiers in a "demilitarized buffer zone" in Sumy Oblast. RUF claims a company of UAF soldiers was destroyed in Yunakivka. RUF claims a fight near Tyotkino with Russian paratroopers storming positions. RUF claims repelled UAF counterattacks in Sumy Oblast. UAF General Staff publishes a map showing the frontline in Sumy Oblast for the first time since February. RUF Msta-S howitzer crew destroyed UAF fortified positions and personnel near Yunakivka. UAVs from Sumy and Chernihiv Oblasts are moving towards Poltava Oblast. STERNENKO shows a reconnaissance drone being intercepted in Sumy Oblast by "Prime" forces. TASS reports video claiming drone operators of "Rubicon" center destroyed a Leopard 2A6 tank in Sumy Oblast. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation on Sumy Oblast and a "High-speed target." РБК-Україна reports a passenger minibus was damaged by a drone attack in Sumy. WarGonzo reports Russian tanks and artillery are breaking UAF logistics in Sumy Oblast, confirming RUF presence in the "grey zone." Два майора reports drone activity in Sumy direction. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports "Сумська область - загроза застосування ворогом ударних БпЛА." (Sumy Oblast - threat of enemy strike UAVs.). STERNENKO reports "Загроза ударних БПЛА із північного сходу." (Threat of strike UAVs from the northeast.) TASS reports an outflow of population from Sumy, citing Russian security forces. Colonelcassad reports Ussuriysk paratroopers destroying UAF infantry in Sumy Oblast. TASS reports the 425th Separate Assault Regiment's 2nd Assault Company is almost entirely missing in action on the Sumy direction. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a UAV in the southern part of Sumy Oblast heading towards Poltava Oblast. New enemy reconnaissance UAVs detected in Sumy Oblast. UAF resources engaged. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports threat of RUF strike UAVs in Sumy Oblast. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a target in Sumy Oblast from Kursk direction, heading towards Bilopillia. РБК-Україна reports an explosion in Konotop, Sumy Oblast, citing the mayor. Nikolaevsky Vanek warns of 8 "mopeds" (Shahed UAVs) en route to/through Konotop, then reports "minus" for mopeds in Konotop. Operativny ZSU reports explosion in Konotop. UAF General Staff reports repelling 13 Russian army assaults in Kursk and North Slobozhansky (Sumy) directions. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation on Sumy Oblast. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy reconnaissance UAVs in Sumy Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, and over the Black Sea. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports significant activity of enemy reconnaissance UAVs. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a target in Sumy Oblast towards Mykolaivka. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 shares photo messages "Kursk Oblast," indicating Russian border activity. STERNENKO shares video of a truck being destroyed in Sumy Oblast. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of strike UAVs in Sumy Oblast. STERNENKO shares FPV drone footage of reconnaissance and strikes against military vehicles and settlements in Sumy Oblast. Air Force reports launches of guided aerial bombs on Sumy Oblast. STERNENKO donates to "Shahed Cutter" (AD system). Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports threat of strike UAVs in Sumy Oblast. Confidence: HIGH (on stabilized front line, UAF defensive successes, and ongoing RUF KAB/drone activity; MEDIUM on specific unverified HVT loss; MEDIUM for claimed Leopard destruction due to RUF source; MEDIUM on population outflow, as it is from a RUF source; MEDIUM on TASS claim of UAF losses, awaiting UAF confirmation).
Kharkiv Oblast: RUF continues aviation airstrikes (Vilkhuvatka, Pidlyman) and ground clashes near Vovchansk, Hlyboke, Stroyivka and towards Kutkivka, and Kupyansk direction near Holubivka, Stepova Novoselivka and Zelenyi Hai. Vovchansk: RUF video confirms a TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system strike on the "butter extraction plant." Pisochyn: 8 people injured, including one child, from RUF drone attack. Korotych airfield: RUF claims strike on airfield. Clashes yesterday near Vovchansk, Zelene, Hlyboke, Vovchanski Khutory, Krasne Pershe, Dovhenke and towards Petro-Ivanivka (South Slobozhansky direction) and Holubivka, Pischane and towards Novoosynove (Kupyansk direction). Kharkiv experienced a record number of Russian air attacks in June 2025. RUF video shows the destruction of a UAF L-119 howitzer in Kharkiv Oblast, Kupyansk direction. RUF claims forces have secured positions near Kondrashovka and occupied approximately 3 hectares near Petropavlovka. RUF claims security forces destroyed Ukrainian National Guard "Khartiya" brigade officers in Liptsy. Hostile UAV detected over Kharkiv. Explosion in Kharkiv, city under drone attack. One-story non-residential building on fire in Novobavarskyi district. One person killed, one wounded in Kharkiv Oblast from night attacks. RUF claims first use of "Chernika" loitering munitions on targets in Kharkiv. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports on the Kharkiv direction. ОТУ "Харків"🇺🇦 reports an air defense unit of the "Iron Brigade" successfully hunted down enemy targets yesterday. ОТУ "Харків"🇺🇦 posts a video showing a Ukrainian FPV drone successfully targeting and engaging a Russian "Orlan-10" reconnaissance drone. Oleg Synyegubov, Head of Kharkiv OVA, reports on the operational situation. Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА reports Kharkiv communities received vehicles from the German government. РБК-Україна shares video of SFO soldiers showing a successful raid on Russians near the border, including a captured soldier. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports "🛸 На Харківщині - ворожий розвідувальний БпЛА! Можлива робота ППО." (Kharkiv Oblast - enemy reconnaissance UAV! Possible air defense activity.). Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports launches of guided aerial bombs by enemy tactical aviation on Kharkiv Oblast from the east. Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА reports "Двоє людей постраждали внаслідок атак ворожими FPV-дронами на Харківщині." (Two people injured as a result of enemy FPV drone attacks in Kharkiv Oblast). Оперативний ЗСУ shares a video titled "ССО провели наліт на групу росіян поблизу кордону" (SFO conducted a raid on a group of Russians near the border), showing UAF Special Operations Forces conducting an operation. Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА posts "🏠 Родини Захисників з Харківщини отримали сертифікати на нове житло." (Families of Defenders from Kharkiv Oblast received certificates for new housing.). Kadyrov_95 (Akhmat Special Forces 'Baty' Group) claims to have destroyed a Ukrainian dugout with personnel inside on the Kharkiv direction. "ZONA SVO" channel repeats this claim. ОТУ "Харків"🇺🇦 provides an informational/recruitment video for "Khartia" unit. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a new UAV movement from Kharkiv Oblast towards Poltava Oblast. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports activity of RUF reconnaissance UAVs in Kharkiv Oblast. РБК-Україна reports impact drones are observed in Kharkiv Oblast. Colonelcassad reports the destruction of a UAF T-64BV tank by "Rubicon" FPV drone operators in Kharkiv Oblast. TASS reports that the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted more than 15 attacks near Vovchansk, Kharkiv Oblast, losing about 250 soldiers and 12 armored vehicles in unsuccessful counterattacks. New RUF reports indicate that Ivanovske paratroopers destroyed a UAF observation post in a residential building in Chasiv Yar. ОТУ "Харків"🇺🇦 reports an updated estimate of RUF combat losses (as of 03 JUL 25), with 1000 personnel killed or wounded in the last 24 hours. Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА reports enemy strikes on 4 settlements. TASS reports UAF has reinforced its grouping in Bohuslavka, Kharkiv Oblast, with a new unit – the Unmanned Systems Forces. Air Force reports targets in Izium. Air Force reports launches of guided aerial bombs on the border of Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts. OTU Kharkiv provides an informational message. UAF General Staff reports clashes yesterday near Hlyboke, Zelene, Vovchansk, Milove, Ambarne and towards Mytrofanivka and Mala Shapkivka (South Slobozhansky/Kharkiv direction) and near Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Zelenyy Hay and towards Petropavlika (Kupyansk direction). Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА shares photos and text of AD forces and cooperation with Saxony. TASS reports Russian forces liberated Melove in Kharkiv Oblast. Два майора reports Russian MoD statement on liberation of Melove. MoD Russia reports Melovoye (Kharkov region) liberated. Oleg Synehubov reports civilian male wounded in Savynska community. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 shares a video claiming Ukrainian males from Kharkiv fled to Romania. Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА reports over 282 hectares of Kharkiv Oblast territory were demined. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports destruction of an enemy assault group near Vovchansk. Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА posts photos of air defense personnel celebrating Air Defense Missile Forces Day. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 shares video claiming "Liberated Melovoe in Kupyansk direction" showing RUF forces on a rooftop with flags. TASS shares new video of "North" Group forces in Melove, Kharkiv Oblast. Операция Z shares video and photo messages claiming the Russian flag was raised over Melove in Kharkiv Oblast. Alex Parker Returns shares video and photo messages claiming the administration building in Melove, Kharkiv Oblast, has been liberated. Confidence: HIGH (on airstrikes, ground clashes, civilian casualties, and continued RUF offensive intent; HIGH on RUF intelligence regarding UAF drone training; HIGH on RUF volunteer fundraising for combat operations).
Zaporizhzhia Oblast: RUF claims breakthrough to the center of Kamyanske on the Zaporizhzhia front. Battles for Kamyanske are in full swing. UAF General Staff reports continued clashes near Kamyanske, and near Malynivka (Huliaipole direction). Kadyrovites (Chechen special forces) are being prepared for assaults on the Zaporizhzhia direction, with approximately 15 military trucks moving them to Enerhodar / Melitopol / Vasylivka area. RUF attack on an agricultural enterprise in Polohy district. Civilian vehicle engulfed in flames in Zaporizhzhia after a Russian attack. RUF launched 4 strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district. A 56-year-old man was wounded in Polohy district. Complex night in Zaporizhzhia, with one district subjected to Shahed drone attacks. Over 400 shellings across the region, with 4 drones hitting an industrial enterprise and one Shahed hitting a residential area. RUF channel reports artillery of the 35th Army continues to work on "planned targets" in the Polohy direction. Two people wounded from an enemy attack on Polohy district. RUF posts multiple photos and videos confirming a night strike by "Geraniums" (Shahed drones) on industrial infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia. UAF operational information as of 08:00 (local time) and photos confirming UAF strikes on enemy locations. Colonel Serhiy Zakharevych, commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, killed in Huliaipole. RUF reports strike on the 110th Brigade in Huliaipole, claiming the death of the brigade commander and other officers. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 reports on positive harvest forecasts. WarGonzo shares a video showing aerial reconnaissance or drone footage capturing ground-level activity in a wooded or brushy area. Colonelcassad reports FSB detaining three residents of Zaporizhzhia Oblast for transferring funds to Ukrainian special services and military. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 shares photos of tax officials receiving awards. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 posts "🚨УВАГА🚨" (ATTENTION) likely a warning for air threats. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 also posts photo messages about an upcoming Facebook and Instagram live stream and another about the head of Polohy district administration discussing the war's impact. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 reports an educational project "ELITA UFUTURE" for schoolchildren. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 reports a 70-year-old woman was wounded in Orikhiv. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports launches of guided aerial bombs by RUF tactical aviation in Zaporizhzhia. Операция Z reports RUF has secured positions in the center of Kamyanske and is cutting it into two parts. Военкор Котенок shares photo messages with the caption "Запорожское направление." New UAF message "🚨УВАГА🚨" from Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration likely indicates ongoing air threat. New RUF video shows mortar fire and destruction of positions on the Zaporizhzhia direction. WarGonzo map indicates UAF offensive actions (grey drone icon) near Malaya Tokmachka and Shcherbaky, and offensive actions (red drone icon) near Stepove. RUF also making tactical advances indicated by red arrows north of Kamenskoye, near Shcherbaky, and north of Malaya Tokmachka. Два майора shares video of RUF forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction. РБК-Україна reports HUR showed unique footage of the destruction of RUF drone operators in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 posts photos on veterans participating in Greco-Roman wrestling. Zaporizhzhia OVA shares video celebrating Army Aviation Day. UAF General Staff reports clashes yesterday near Kamyanske (Orikhiv direction). 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 shares photos and text of AD forces. Воин DV reports 63rd Separate Special Forces Company, 35th Army annihilating UAF manpower in Polozhsky direction. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 shares photos of a construction site for a new underground school. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 posts "Імена, що назавжди залишаться поруч" (Names that will forever remain nearby), suggesting a memorial context. БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС shares video of HUR destroying Russian drone operator positions in Zaporizhzhia direction. Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація reports expanded social support for military personnel. Воин DV reports 68th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade continues to lose equipment near Novopavlovka. Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration announces annual charity run 'Honoring Warriors, Running for Heroes'. STERNENKO shares drone footage of 'Kryla OMGA' special unit targeting RUF logistics at night. Оперативний ЗСУ reports "SFO fighters successfully took control of one of the enemy positions near the settlement of Kamyanske, Zaporizhzhia Oblast" with video of personnel digging trenches. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 issued an air raid warning. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports "Zaporizhzhia Oblast - missile danger!". 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 is livestreaming. 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 reports termination of air raid alert. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports all threats for Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv Oblasts terminated. STERNENKO shares drone footage of Ukrainian 'RONIN' unit from the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade stopping RUF forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction (031621Z JUL 25). Confidence: HIGH (on civilian casualties, drone attacks, artillery activity, and Kadyrovite buildup; LOW on verified RUF control of Kamyanske; HIGH on civilian support and resilience efforts; HIGH on FSB operations in occupied territories).
Kherson Oblast: RUF and UAF reports indicate continued positional fighting, shelling, and aerial reconnaissance. RUF photos indicate continued presence and focus. UAF posts photos of civilian infrastructure damaged by RUF shelling. RUF shelled the Central District of Kherson, killing one man and wounding another. A hospital in Kherson was attacked by RUF artillery yesterday around 23:00, resulting in 5 wounded patients and 3 wounded nurses. RUF claims "Dnipro" grouping artillery destroyed a UAF Grad MLRS. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports an enemy helicopter conducting reconnaissance near the Black Sea coast. Два majora (RUF source) shares a video of a Russian military truck with an anti-aircraft gun operating in the Kherson direction. Координаційний штаб з питань поводження з військовополоненими (Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of POWs) reports a meeting with families of marine infantry brigades (34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 39th Separate Marine Infantry Brigades) regarding soldiers captured or missing in action near Krynky. Сили оборони Півдня України (Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine) shares a video with the caption "Ворог продовжує обстрілювати цивільних та медичні заклади!" (The enemy continues to shell civilians and medical facilities!), showing the aftermath of shelling on a medical facility in Kherson. This confirms continued RUF targeting of civilian infrastructure. Colonelcassad reports a conviction in the Kherson Oblast Court for a Russian citizen transferring information to Ukrainian special services. UAF General Staff reports only one RUF ship in Black Sea and six in Azov, none with Kalibrs, indicating degraded RUF naval presence. Сили оборони Півдня України reports 16 enemy assaults repelled in the last 24 hours in Orikhiv and Kherson directions. RUF suffered losses of 135 personnel, 4 guns, 2 mortar launchers, 2 reconnaissance UAVs, 2 EW stations, 2 communication stations, 1 engineering vehicle, 1 boat, and 1 vehicle. RUF launched 10 Lancet UAVs, 1 tactical aircraft KAB strike, and 12 FPV drones, all targeting the Orikhiv direction. RUF continues to shell settlements on the right bank of the Dnipro, causing significant destruction. Два майора shares video of Russian forces in the Kherson direction. UAF General Staff reports Ukrainian forces have repelled 2 Russian army assaults (Kherson direction). Два майора posts a video "This morning in Belgorod Oblast. People live in such conditions for years," implying continued cross-border shelling impacting civilian life. Николаевский Ванёк shares video of a captured RUF soldier from the Dachne area, likely from an offensive push into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Nikolaevsky Vanek shares new video depicting drone footage, likely a UAF drone, targeting and destroying an RLM-D 55Zh6M NEBO-M radar system. The video overlay displays Ukrainian text, reinforcing its origin. Confidence: HIGH.
Odesa Oblast: Significant overnight RUF Shahed UAV attacks. A multi-story residential building was hit, resulting in two confirmed civilian fatalities (a married couple) and four injured. 14 Shahed UAVs were destroyed by UAF AD. Odesa Coastal Logistics/Oil Refinery: RUF reports a "powerful strike and huge fire" at an enemy object near Odesa, with video evidence. TASS reports RUF struck an oil terminal supplying fuel to the Ukrainian Navy. NASA satellite data corroborates fires in the area of grain and fuel terminals. UAF Naval Forces report no Russian naval presence in Black Sea, 2 ships in Azov, 1 in Mediterranean (no missile carriers). UAF video shows destruction of an "aerial target (Geran)" over Odesa. Explosion of the "Vilamoura" tanker of Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Mediterranean Sea on June 27, citing GUR. RUF reports discovery of "Geranium" UAV debris in Odesa with unusual two-letter tail numbers. RUF drone attacks on Izmail district damaged port and tourist infrastructure. Rybar reports on strike results in Vilkovo, Odesa region. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 indicates that UAF is suspected in a series of tanker explosions after they entered Russian ports. RUF source "Два майора" reports Financial Times (FT) claims Ukrainian special services may be involved in blowing up Russian ships. Николаевский Ванёк reports 5 RUF "mopeds" (Shahed UAVs) flying towards Odesa/Lymanka, warning of imminent loud events, with 4 subsequently downed. РБК-Україна reports AD activity in Odesa Oblast. РБК-Україна reports explosions in Odesa. Повітряні Сили ЗС України reports a UAV heading towards Odesa. Николаевский Ванёк confirms 1 drone remaining heading towards Odesa and then reports all drones from the sea are down. РБК-Україна reports damage to residential buildings in Odesa, citing Trukhanov. ASTRA shares photos of apartments burning in a residential high-rise in Odesa after an RUF attack. РБК-Україна reports Odesa is under drone attack. РБК-Україна reports damage to residential buildings in Odesa. РБК-Україна reports five people were rescued from upper floors in Odesa. РБК-УкраїНА shares video footage showing firefighters and rescue operations in a damaged nine-story building in Odesa. РБК-Україна also shares photos of the aftermath. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS and Оперативний ЗСУ confirm 3 civilians hospitalized after Odesa attack. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 shares new photo and video messages showing the aftermath. ASTRA reports 4 people injured. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS shares a video of the Odesa apartment building being hit. РБК-Україна reports 5 people, including 2 children, were injured. Оперативний ЗСУ confirms 5 casualties, 2 children injured. Повітряні Сили ЗС України reports 40 of 52 enemy UAVs were shot down. Север.Реалии shares photo messages depicting a multi-story residential building damaged by a drone hit. ASTRA reports the number of injured increased to five. Сили оборони Півдня України (Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine) reports 10 Shahed-131/136 UAVs were destroyed in the southern operational zone. Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine post images commemorating Army Aviation Day. Генеральний штаб ЗСУ shares images of apartment building on fire in Odesa. Сили оборони Півдня України posts videos and photos showing the aftermath. Nikolaevsky Vanek reports ballistic missile threat to Odesa. Air Force reports high-speed target towards Odesa. RBK-Ukraine reports explosion in Odesa. Operativny ZSU reports ballistic missile threat from Crimea for Odesa. STERNENKO reports Odesa under ballistic missile strike. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 reports ballistic missile strike in Odesa. Два майора shares photos of Odesa. Colonelcassad reports a missile strike in the Odesa port area with a huge smoke plume. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports ballistic missile strike in Odesa, with possible repeated launches. Военкор Котенок reports two powerful explosions in Odesa port area. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announces termination of ballistic missile threat. Операция Z shares photos of the Odesa port area after missile strike, confirming target as port infrastructure. Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition shares photos of the Odesa port area after missile strike, confirming target as port infrastructure and military cargo. РБК-Україна reports two killed and three wounded in Odesa after ballistic missile attack. Оперативний ЗСУ reports two killed and three wounded in Odesa due to strike on port infrastructure. ASTRA reports two killed and three wounded. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports RUF attacked port infrastructure in Odesa with missiles. Оперативний ЗСУ reports the number of injured from the Iskander strike on Odesa port has risen to 6, including two Syrian citizens. WarGonzo comments on "marine terrorism" and the VILAMOURA tanker explosion. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports "Second ballistic missile arrival in Odesa today: smoke over the city again." Confidence: HIGH.
Mykolaiv Oblast: Mykolaiv was struck by ballistic missiles (6 Iskanders) and Shahed UAVs overnight, with confirmed impacts on infrastructure. RUF claims destroyed Kulbakino airfield in Mykolaiv. RUF claims destroyed a large UAF live force deployment point near Snihurivka. Astra reports Russia attacked Ukraine with 114 drones and 4 S-300 missiles overnight. Confidence: HIGH (on attacks and civilian impacts; MEDIUM on specific RUF BDA claims).
Kyiv Oblast: Massed RUF overnight attack included cruise missiles passing Slavutych towards Kyiv. UAF AD was operating effectively. Two UAF Air Force pilots, Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko and Oleksiy "Moonfish" Mes, killed while repelling the attack. UAF General Staff confirmed a massed missile-drone attack with over 500 air targets launched and 475 targets neutralized, with an additional 226 suppressed by EW. Ukrainian UAV manufacturer founder warns Kyiv may become "most vulnerable and dangerous" due to critical air defense deficit. Syrskyi states basic general training will be increased from 49 to 51 days, with two additional days for training against enemy strike UAVs. UAF General Staff posts photos from a meeting regarding countering Russian strike UAVs. KVA complains about lack of modular shelters. Zelenskiy signed documents for the ratification of the Agreement on the creation of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of Russian aggression. KVM A (Kyiv City Military Administration) states that Klychko (Mayor of Kyiv) claims there are no powers to place mobile shelters. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 (RUF source) claims "Kyiv is in a panic due to the halt of US supplies." РБК-Україна reports a meeting of the Japanese business delegation took place in Kyiv. Zelenskyy states that details regarding US defense support and air defense components are being clarified and mentioned preparing new agreements with Denmark and other partners for joint weapons production. KVM A (Kyiv City Military Administration) repeats Zelenskyy's statement. KVM A announces an air raid alert in Kyiv due to UAV threat. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a UAV from Chernihiv Oblast heading towards Kyiv Oblast, and later confirms a UAV heading towards Kyiv from the east. РБК-Україна confirms the UAV movement. KVM A reports that air defense is operating in the capital. РБК-Україна confirms explosions and AD activity in Kyiv. KVM A announces the end of the air raid alert. ASTRA reports that Ukraine's Air Force states 40 of 52 enemy UAVs were neutralized overnight. КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація) posts photos showing air defense operations. КМВА posts video commemorating Day of Army Aviation. РБК-Україна reports a farewell to deceased F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko. Оперативний ЗСУ shares photos of the farewell ceremony. Zelenskiy / Official shares video regarding agreement on Ukrainian-American cooperation for drone production. РБК-Україна reports Ukraine signed a memorandum with US company Swift Beat (ex-Google CEO) for joint drone production. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of strike UAVs heading for Chernihiv Oblast. РБК-Україна reports Zelensky announced the production of hundreds of thousands of "anti-Shahed" drones this year. Air Force reports enemy UAV approaching Kyiv from northeast. Nikolaevsky Vanek reports a single RUF UAV ("moped") flying towards Kyiv via Brovary. Kyiv City Military Administration announces air raid alert in Kyiv. RBK-Ukraine confirms air raid alert in Kyiv. Operativny ZSU reports air raid alert in Kyiv. RBK-Ukraine reports enemy drone over Kyiv. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announces "Відбій загрози застосування балістичного озброєння." (All clear for ballistic missile threat.). Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a new enemy UAV heading towards Chernihiv Oblast from Kyiv Oblast. РБК-Україна reports metro line movements. Confidence: HIGH.
Cherkasy Oblast: RUF attacked Smila with missiles and drones, resulting in 11 casualties, including 2 children, and damage to three nine-story buildings and a college. UAF AD shot down most incoming threats. Operativny ZSU photo message from SBU about an FSB agent exposed for helping prepare shelling of Cherkasy Oblast. РБК-Україна reports SBU exposed a 20-year-old student preparing new strikes on Cherkasy Oblast. Confidence: HIGH.
Poltava Oblast: Kremenchug: RUF video confirms a successful strike on the Kremenchug oil refinery. UAV groups are moving from Sumy Oblast to Poltava Oblast, heading south. Strike UAVs from Sumy and Chernihiv Oblasts are moving towards Poltava Oblast. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a new UAV movement from Kharkiv Oblast towards Poltava Oblast. РБК-Україна reports on updated data about the movement of strike drones from Air Force. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a UAV in the southern part of Sumy Oblast heading towards Poltava Oblast. Explosions reported in Poltava. UAF Air Force reports UAVs heading towards Poltava from the north and west. RBK-Ukraine confirms drone activity near Poltava. Poltava City Council reports Poltava was under a massive attack by Russian drones. Poddubny |Z|О|V| edition shares a video of an aerial explosion over an urban area, claiming "Geraniums" (Shahed drones) struck a TCC building in Poltava. Colonelcassad confirms the Poltava strike with a video of a large smoke plume, stating "Geraniums" hit a "local lair of man-catchers" (referring to TCC). Alex Parker Returns also reports the strike on the Poltava TCC building. STERNENKO reports explosions in Poltava from Shahed attacks. Два майора shares videos of a "Geranium" impact on a TCC building in Poltava. РБК-Україна reports RUF attacked a TCC building in Poltava. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS shares video confirming three Shaheds hit the Poltava TCC with fatalities and injuries. Оперативний ЗСУ confirms an RUF strike on Poltava's TCC, causing a fire. STERNENKO reports fatalities and injuries from the Poltava TCC strike, including civilians. Colonelcassad shares videos of strikes on the Poltava TCC. Voenkor Kotenok shares video of "Geraniums" distributing "gifts" to Poltava residents. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE ФІГХТС shares dashcam footage of the Poltava TCC strike. RBK-Ukraine reports 2 killed and 11 wounded in Poltava. Operativny ZSU reports 2 killed and 11 wounded in Poltava. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 reports 2 killed and 11 wounded after hits on TCC and nearby buildings. РБК-Україна shares photos of aftermath. ASTRA reports 2 killed, 11 injured. РБК-Україна reports military personnel are among the injured. Операция Z reports UAF confirmed 4 military personnel wounded. Север.Реалии reports 2 killed. РБК-Україна reports on a video explaining why Russia attacks TCCs. РБК-Україна reports 21 people sought medical attention. ASTRA shares video footage. РБК-Україна reports 28 people sought medical attention. Оперативний ЗСУ reports 28 casualties. Оперативний ЗСУ reports 47 injured, including police. РБК-Україна confirms 47 injured. Олександр Вілкул provides a briefing for Kryvyi Rih. Confidence: HIGH (on strikes and UAV activity; HIGH on UAF internal anti-corruption efforts).
Lviv Oblast: Drohobych: RUF video shows multiple missile/drone impacts and explosions at a refinery in Drohobych, Lviv Oblast. Freight train derailed in Rivne Oblast. Discovery of cluster munitions after an RUF attack in Lviv Oblast. ASTRA reports SBU detained an Air Force major in Lviv Oblast suspected of espionage for Russia. Координаційний штаб з питань поводження з військовополоненими (Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of POWs) reports a meeting with families of POWs and missing persons in Lviv. Coordination Staff for POW Affairs reports a meeting with families of the 67th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Confidence: HIGH.
Zhytomyr Oblast: Colonelcassad reports "Missile strikes in Zhytomyr." The accompanying video by Colonelcassad shows a significant explosion and plume of smoke near a gas station and warehouse, corroborated by РБК-Україна and Оперативний ЗСУ. New messages confirm a strong explosion in Zhytomyr, with media reports suggesting an impact at a gas station or fuel object, with associated photo and video evidence from multiple sources. РБК-Україна reports multiple explosions at a gas station in Berezino village. Alex Parker Returns also reports explosions near Zhytomyr and that the explosion occurred at a warehouse of an industrial enterprise in Berezina. Multiple sources confirm a large explosion in Zhytomyr or near the Zhytomyr-Kyiv highway. The M-06 Kyiv - Chop highway is closed. Casualties are reported. The impact affected civilian houses. UAF sources are verifying the exact site. РБК-Україна reports a video from a gas station. РБК-Україна reports the Zhytomyr OVA has published phone numbers for assistance. Colonelcassad shares new video of the aftermath. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 provides video evidence, stating the epicenter was not the gas station itself. ASTRA reports a SOCAR gas station was damaged with casualties. АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА posts video of the explosion near a McDonald's. Два майора shares multiple videos of the Zhytomyr explosions. РБК-Україна reports that over 700 homes were de-energized. Оперативний ЗСУ reports that two production facilities were completely destroyed near Zhytomyr, with 2 killed and 15 injured. Alex Parker Returns reiterates the destruction of two production facilities. РБК-Україна reports the number of injured in Zhytomyr has risen to 24. РБК-Україна confirms both Zhytomyr explosions occurred at a private enterprise. Старше Эдды claims the Zhytomyr explosion was at an ammunition depot on a furniture factory premises. Операция Z and Оперативний ЗСУ share new video messages of the aftermath. Movement on the Kyiv-Chop highway has been fully restored. Оперативний ЗСУ reports injured in Zhytomyr region increased to 82, with 2 killed. РБК-Україна shares video detailing 82 injured. Два майора shares dashcam video. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE ФІГХТС shares video of yesterday's explosion on the M-06 highway near Zhytomyr. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports furniture factory detonated. Confidence: HIGH (on explosions and civilian impact; MEDIUM on exact target; HIGH on casualty increase).
Russian Territory (Saratov / Engels / Ulyanovsk / Rostov Oblast / Kazan / Nizhnekamsk / Izhevsk / Nizhny Novgorod Oblast / Khabarovsk Krai / St. Petersburg / Ukhta / Moscow / Tambov / Voronezh / Lipetsk / Yelets / Samara / Kotovsk / Irkutsk): Saratov/Engels: Explosions and sirens reported. Three drones fell on the territory of the Saratov oil refinery. Temporary restrictions on aircraft reception and departure imposed at Saratov airport. Ulyanovsk: Temporary flight restrictions. Rostov: RUF Air Defense destroyed UAVs over Rostov, Taganrog, and five districts. Kazan: Temporary flight restrictions. Nizhnekamsk: Nizhnekamsk Airport suspended operations. RUF MoD claims 60 Ukrainian UAVs shot down over Russian regions. Izhevsk: Drone attack on a military enterprise, "Kupol" (produces Tor and Osa AD systems and drones). Confirmed by SBU and UAF General Staff. Personnel evacuated, firefighters extinguishing fires. At least 9 people injured, rising to 45 injured, 3 killed, 35 hospitalized, 10 critical. ASTRA posts photos with caption "Four UAV production workshops damaged at Izhevsk 'Kupol' plant after yesterday's attack. Enterprise operation stopped." This confirms successful UAF deep strike. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 and STERNENKO confirm damage to the Izhevsk 'Kupol' plant. ASTRA reports internet jamming in Izhevsk for two weeks prior. Confidence: HIGH (on impact, MEDIUM for precise figures). Crimea: UJ-26 "Bober" UAVs attacked Russian radar systems, air defense, and a Su-30 aircraft. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE ФІГХТС reports "Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet liquidated in Crimea, - z-milbloggers." Confidence: MEDIUM (requires further verification). Nizhny Novgorod Oblast: An Su-34 fighter jet crashed. Navigator died. Pilots ejected. Main landing gear malfunction. Saratov oil refinery: UAF General Staff officially confirmed attack. TASS reports an ongoing criminal investigation into the head of "Forpost Baltiki Plus," Evgeny Kononov, for embezzlement. TASS reports a Headhunter mobile application failure. TASS reports Russian MoD claims ВС РФ за сутки поразили предприятие ВПК, цеха сборки БПЛА и места их хранения (VPC enterprise, UAV assembly workshops, and storage sites). Kotsnews reports Северяне уничтожили две вражеские ДРГ в окрестностях Горналя (Northern forces destroyed two enemy DRGs in the vicinity of Gornal). ASTRA reports a postgraduate student convicted for anti-war actions was released in St. Petersburg. WarGonzo reports a monument to "Motorola" in Ukhta. TASS reports the former first deputy head of Khimki, Nikolay Minaev, was arrested. ASTRA reports additional memorial plaques for war dead being installed in Saratov. Полиция Хабаровского края reports МВД awards for police officers. Север.Реалии reports Russian companies sharply increased wage arrears. Воин DV shares a thermal/IR video. TASS reports a case of supplying low-quality body armor. Север.Реалии reports 459 combatants received title of Hero of Russia, 217 posthumously. Moscow: ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE ФІГХТС reports "Several explosions thundered in the center of Moscow." Операция Z reports "In the center of Moscow, a car with an 80-year-old KGB veteran and his daughter exploded." TASS reports a new court arrest in the Ural murders case. TASS shares two new videos regarding the filming of a music video for "Intervision-25." TASS reports a case of "detonation of a powder box" in Chelyabinsk. ASTRA reports arrests of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg and schoolchildren held in Grozny. ASTRA shares a video of an urban explosion in Russia, an industrial fire/smoke, and a military-looking truck. ASTRA also shares comments from Izhevsk residents complaining about internet jamming. TASS reports the CIA acknowledged its assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 US elections might have been politically motivated. TASS reports Russian airlines transported almost 50 million people. TASS reports Durov denies Telegram leaving Russia. Colonelcassad reports a Chinese journalist wounded in Kursk Oblast returned to work. TASS reports the MFA urges Russian citizens in Azerbaijan to be careful. Colonelcassad reports Rostec launched an ammunition plant in Venezuela. ASTRA reports a Belarusian blogger was added to the Ukrainian "Myrotvorets" list. Alex Parker Returns shares video of an alleged "Wahhabist suicide bomber" in Naberezhnye Chelny. МОБИЛИЗАЦИЯ | Новости | Срочники shares video of families planting trees. Colonelcassad reports the CIA officially disavowed accusations against Russia. MoD Russia shows a daily news update including claims of destroying a Ukrainian Humvee and a Leopard 2A6 tank. Colonelcassad describes the Izhevsk attack as a possible "Web" or "Luty" modernization. Igor Artamonov (Lipetsk Oblast Governor) reports an air threat warning for Lipetsk Oblast and a drone attack threat on Usmana and Dobrinsky districts. TASS reports that the Pentagon states the US had warned Ukraine in advance about the suspension of certain weapons supplies. TASS reports Russian calculations of UAF losses (over 265,000 killed and wounded in H1 2025). Colonelcassad reports continued mine clearance in Sudzha border area. TASS reports temporary flight restrictions at Tambov airport. ASTRA also confirms temporary flight restrictions at Tambov airport. ТАСС reports Russian AD destroyed over 5 drones over Voronezh Oblast. ASTRA reports roof damage to a private house in Voronezh Oblast. РБК-Україна posts multiple videos of alleged unknown drones attacking Lipetsk Oblast. ASTRA reports residents of Lipetsk and the surrounding oblast reported a large number of explosions. Igor Artamonov, Lipetsk Oblast Governor, confirmed that drone debris fell on a private residential building, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. Colonelcassad shares photo messages stating that TsNIITOCHMASH has increased production of universal packaging for high-precision munitions. Igor Artamonov also reports a drone strike on a building in Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast. TASS reports the arrest of the deputy head of Roshydromet. ASTRA reports the governor of Lipetsk Oblast stated that drone debris fell on a private residential building, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. Igor Artamonov reports a fire caused by a drone falling on a parking lot of an enterprise in Yelets. Оперативний ЗСУ shares video of drones visiting Russia at night. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE ФІГХТС shares video reporting an attack on the sanctioned "Energiya" enterprise in Yelets. ASTRA shares new video footage from Lipetsk night attacks. TASS reports RUF AD destroyed 69 Ukrainian UAVs overnight over Russian regions. TASS reports temporary flight restrictions lifted at Tambov airport. TASS reports 3 killed and 3 injured in a fire at an enterprise in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast. TASS and ASTRA report temporary flight restrictions in Samara airport. Igor Artamonov reports cancellation of the "yellow" (moderate) level of missile danger in Lipetsk Oblast. TASS reports a patient attacked medical staff with a knife in Irkutsk. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports 69 enemy UAVs were destroyed by Russian AD overnight. TASS reports flight restrictions at Ulyanovsk airport. STERNENKO shares video of a UAV attack on the "Energiya" plant in Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast. RBK-Ukraine shares new footage and images of the aftermath. RUF MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova states work is underway to ensure consular access to Russian journalists arrested in Azerbaijan. RUF Governor of Lipetsk Oblast, Igor Artamonov, visited victims. Север.Реалии reports the Ministry of Defense stated 69 drones were shot down, and a woman died in Lipetsk Oblast. Igor Artamonov reports drone debris found in Lipetsk, Yelets, and Lipetsk district. ASTRA reports a 23-year-old Russian woman was detained in St. Petersburg by the FSB for attempting to plant an explosive device. AV БогомаZ reports Ukrainian drone attack on Lomakovka, Starodubsky municipal district. TASS reports Prosecutor General's Office demanding nationalization of "Yuzhuralzoloto." ASTRA reports three killed and three injured in a fire at an enterprise in Tambov Oblast. TASS reports mobile internet will be restricted in Rostov Oblast. TASS reports a man arrested for attacking polyclinic staff. Север.Реалии reports Petersburg police detained a woman suspected of preparing a terrorist attack. TASS reports property of head of construction supervision department of MoD Kozhevnikov has been arrested. ASTRA shares a photo message that the Prosecutor General's Office is demanding nationalization of a gold company. TASS reports 3 Ukrainian UAVs were shot down over Samara and Belgorod Oblasts. Север.Реалии reports a woman (Yulia Moskovskaya) was detained for preparing a terrorist attack. Военкор Котенок shares photo message titled "Repressions against the Azerbaijani diaspora are gaining momentum." МОБИЛИЗАЦИЯ | Новости | Срочники posts "Places for the names of the dead have run out on the stele in Saratov." Операция Z shares photo message on "Ukraine on the verge of defeat." БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС reports drones attacked "Energiya" enterprise in Yelets. TASS reports MoD liberated Razin in DPR. TASS reports briefing from MoD. Два майора reports MoD summary. Оперативний ЗСУ reports powder factory fire in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, due to UAV strike. Colonelcassad reports FSB detained a woman in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. TASS reports Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, was killed in Kursk Oblast by missile strike on field headquarters, along with his deputy, Colonel Shikhaliev. ASTRA, Военкор Котенок, Alex Parker Returns, Kotsnews, ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS, STERNENKO, Rybar, RBK-Ukraine, Colonelcassad, Операция Z confirm this HVT loss. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports on a detained girl in St. Petersburg. TASS reports Ulyanovsk airport restrictions lifted. Север.Реалии reports the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy died in the war. Colonelcassad shares a map. Рыбарь shares a photo message titled "Electric chair for Armenia." TASS reports the Central Bank has not discussed forced transfer of pension savings. Новости Москвы reports a Russian won 100 million rubles in a lottery. ТАСС reports that Nabiullina stated fears about a crisis in the Russian banking sector are completely unfounded. Север.Реалии reports an oncologist was detained for justifying terrorism. Север.Реалии reports the EU plans sanctions against judges and security forces. Генеральний штаб ЗСУ reports that an important object of the enemy military-industrial complex was hit. РБК-Україна reports UAF General Staff confirmed a strike on the "Energiya" plant in Lipetsk Oblast. Оперативний ЗСУ reports UAF General Staff confirmed a strike on the "Energiya" plant in Yelets, Lipetsk Oblast. КіберБорошно | CyberBoroshno reports a strike on Khalino airfield in Kursk, damaging an aviation weapons storage complex and possibly a Pantsir-S1. ASTRA reports temporary flight restrictions at Nizhnekamsk and Izhevsk airports due to drone attacks. TASS reports an attack by UAV on one of the objects in Udmurtia. Оперативний ЗСУ confirms a UAV attack on an object in Udmurtia. TASS reports one of the drones attacking an object in Udmurtia hit technical facilities. TASS reports that Russia lost approximately 40% of its working-age population. ASTRA reports a doctor-oncologist was detained. РБК-Україна reports Russians are complaining about unknown drone attacks in Udmurtia. Операция Z reports explosions and shooting in Izhevsk (Udmurtia). Igor Artamonov has held an operational meeting. Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition claims "Geranium" drone strikes on 56th Separate Mechanized Brigade ammunition depot near Kramatorsk. Два майора reports two drones attacked Udmurtia. TASS reports concert by Emin postponed in Kaliningrad. Two Majora video identifies Nebo-M radar system destroyed in Crimea. MoD Russia video shows "Geran" UAV precise strikes. Sever.Reali reports police broke teacher's arm in Ryazan. Colonelcassad shares video appeal for donations. RBK-Ukraine shares video claiming UAF destroyed three Nebo-M key radars. Дневник Десантника🇷🇺 reports RUF destroyed a UAF UAV control point in Chernihiv Oblast. TASS reports "Минкультуры РФ назвало фейком документы от имени ведомства." (RF Ministry of Culture called fake documents). TASS reports on a child injured at Sheremetyevo airport. AV БогомаZ reports "Over the territory of Bryansk Oblast, a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle was detected and destroyed." Рыбарь shares a photo message "Youth is fleeing." TASS reports "Temporary restrictions at Izhevsk and Nizhnekamsk airports have been lifted." TASS reports "Нет никаких сомнений, что ЦБ в июле будет рассматривать снижение ключевой ставки." (No doubt that the Central Bank will consider reducing key rate.). Оперативний ЗСУ reports UAF successfully struck Khalino airfield in Kursk Oblast. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports UAF successfully struck Khalino airfield. Alex Parker Returns reports the main naval parade in St. Petersburg for Navy Day on July 27 has been canceled for security reasons. ASTRA reports the cancellation of the Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg due to security measures. Новости Москвы reports on banking card blocking. (031607Z JUL 25) Глеб Никитин shares multiple photo messages about the selection process for the "Heroes. Nizhny Novgorod Region" program, with 60 people selected and 30 in reserve for the next batch, indicating continued efforts for social programs supporting military personnel or veterans. (031607Z JUL 25) Confidence: HIGH (on UAF deep strikes and RUF AD activity; MEDIUM on precise figures for shot-down UAVs; LOW on veracity of some RUF claims; HIGH on new RUF legislative measures impacting conscription/mobilization; HIGH on ASTRA report of casualties and wage arrears; HIGH on Lipetsk drone threat, HIGH on US warning to Ukraine, LOW on TASS UAF loss figures).
International: ARKHANGEL SPETSNAZ reports on Chinese blocking Guam. Kotsnews reports Russian MFA warned citizens about travel to Azerbaijan. Alex Parker Returns shares a video featuring a female spokesperson from the Russian MFA. РБК-Україна reports "Lukashenka released another 16 people after Kellogg's visit." ТАСС reports "Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs." ТАСС further reports "Protest expressed to the Russian Ambassador summoned to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs." ТАСС also reports "Complaints received from Russians in Azerbaijan about physical violence, document checks, visits by unknown persons." ТАСС reports "Azerbaijan has not responded to notes demanding consular access to arrested Russians." These confirm a significant diplomatic spat between Russia and Azerbaijan. Военкор Котенок and Операция Z amplify these reports. РБК-Україна reports "Russians caught in Germany on propaganda through online media." Colonelcassad reports "A gang of Ukrainian citizens involved in abducting illegal migrants was liquidated in Poland," likely an RUF information operation. Rybar reports on strike results in Vilkovo, Odesa region. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 indicates that UAF is suspected in a series of tanker explosions. RUF source "Два майора" reports Financial Times (FT) claims Ukrainian special services may be involved in blowing up Russian ships. Николаевский Ванёк reports 5 RUF "mopeds" (Shahed UAVs) flying towards Odesa/Lymanka, and 4 downed. РБК-Україна reports AD activity in Odesa Oblast. РБК-Україна reports explosions in Odesa. Повітряні Сили ЗС України reports a UAV heading towards Odesa. Николаевский Ванёк confirms 1 drone remaining heading towards Odesa and then reports all drones from the sea are down. РБК-Україна reports damage to residential buildings in Odesa, citing Trukhanov. ASTRA shares photos of apartments burning in a residential high-rise. РБК-Україна reports Odesa is under drone attack. РБК-Україна reports damage to residential buildings. РБК-Україна reports five people were rescued. РБК-УкраїНА shares video footage showing firefighters and rescue operations. РБК-Україна also shares photos of the aftermath. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS and Оперативний ЗСУ confirm 3 civilians hospitalized. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 shares new photo and video messages. ASTRA reports 4 people injured. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS shares a video of the Odesa apartment building being hit. РБК-Україна reports 5 people, including 2 children, were injured. Оперативний ЗСУ confirms 5 casualties, 2 children injured. Повітряні Сили ЗС України reports 40 of 52 enemy UAVs were shot down. Север.Реалии shares photo messages depicting a multi-story residential building damaged. ASTRA reports the number of injured increased to five. Сили оборони Півдня України (Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine) reports 10 Shahed-131/136 UAVs were destroyed. Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine post images commemorating Army Aviation Day. Генеральний штаб ЗСУ shares images of apartment building on fire. Сили оборони Півдня України posts videos and photos showing the aftermath. Nikolaevsky Vanek reports ballistic missile threat to Odesa. Air Force reports high-speed target towards Odesa. RBK-Ukraine reports explosion in Odesa. Operativny ZSU reports ballistic missile threat from Crimea for Odesa. STERNENKO reports Odesa under ballistic missile strike. Шеф Hayabusa🫡🇺🇦 reports ballistic missile strike in Odesa. Два майора shares photos of Odesa. Colonelcassad reports a missile strike in the Odesa port area. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports ballistic missile strike in Odesa. Военкор Котенок reports two powerful explosions. Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announces termination of ballistic missile threat. Операция Z shares photos of the Odesa port area. Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition shares photos of the Odesa port area. РБК-Україна reports two killed and three wounded in Odesa. Оперативний ЗСУ reports two killed and three wounded. ASTRA reports two killed and three wounded. ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports RUF attacked port infrastructure. Оперативний ЗСУ reports the number of injured from the Iskander strike on Odesa port has risen to 6, including two Syrian citizens. WarGonzo comments on "marine terrorism." Zelenskiy / Official states "Communication with media representatives together with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen." 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦 reiterates Zelenskyy's statement. РБК-Україна reports "Denmark expressed support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union." ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS shares video on Ukraine and American company Swift Beat signing a memorandum. РБК-Україна reports "We expect continued American support, because there are certain positions that Europe cannot provide, - Zelenskyy." РБК-Україна shares photo of Zelenskyy and Trump with text "Ukraine needs a meeting with Trump and Putin to achieve peace." ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS reports Putin and Trump are currently in a phone conversation. TASS reports consul of RF in Baku held a three-hour meeting with detained Russians. (031614Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports Putin-Trump conversation lasted almost an hour. (031615Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports Trump raised the question of ending military actions in Ukraine. (031616Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports Putin-Trump conversation was businesslike and specific. (031616Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports negotiations in Istanbul will remain bilateral. (031616Z JUL 25) Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition reports Putin noted Russia's readiness to continue negotiations. (031616Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports specific dates for a third round of Istanbul talks were not discussed. (031617Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports theme of US arms suspension was not discussed. (031617Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports Putin and Trump agreed to continue communication. (031617Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports Putin and Trump discussed Iran and the Middle East. (031618Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports any Putin-Trump conversation can be arranged within a day. (031618Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports last to hang up were translators. (031619Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports Putin congratulated Trump on 4th of July and noted Russia's contribution to American statehood. (031619Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports Putin told Trump that Russia will not deviate from its goals to eliminate the causes of conflict in Ukraine. (031620Z JUL 25) ТАСС reports Putin and Trump did not discuss possibility of meeting today, but "the idea is in the air." (031621Z JUL 25) Оперативний ЗСУ reports Trump and Putin spoke for almost an hour. (031621Z JUL 25) STERNENKO reports Trump-Putin conversation ended. (031623Z JUL 25) Два майора comments on the Trump-Putin call, noting it seems positive amidst news of US aid suspension. (031624Z JUL 25) Confidence: HIGH.
1.2. Weather and Environmental Factors Affecting Operations
Ukraine: European reports of temperatures up to +42°C suggest potential heat stress on personnel and equipment across Ukraine. Confidence: HIGH.
Russia: North Atlantic cyclone "Cornelius" arrived in Moscow, bringing 3 days of rain and colder temperatures. Discernible earthquake in Kamchatka. TASS reports Putin joked about the coming winter. Temporary restrictions on aircraft reception and departure have been imposed at Tambov airport, Saratov airport, and Nizhnekamsk and Izhevsk airports. Igor Artamonov, Lipetsk Oblast Governor, reports a "Red" (High) level alert for UAV attack has been cancelled in the region. TASS reports temporary restrictions have been lifted at Tambov airport and Izhevsk/Nizhnekamsk airports. TASS reports temporary flight restrictions at Samara airport and Ulyanovsk airport. Новости Москвы confirms Day of the City in Moscow will be held on September 13-14. The Governor of Bryansk Oblast (RUF) posted a message. Новости Москвы reports heatwave of over +30C expected in Moscow by mid-next week. TASS reports 5,000 people evacuated in Crete due to wildfires. Moscow News reports a train smoking at Kaluzhskaya station. Alex Parker Returns reports the main naval parade in St. Petersburg for Navy Day on July 27 has been canceled for security reasons. ASTRA reports the cancellation of the Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg due to security measures. Confidence: HIGH.
1.3. Current Force Dispositions and Control Measures
2.1. Enemy Capabilities, Intentions, and Courses of Action
Capabilities:
Intentions:
3.1. Ukrainian Force Posture and Readiness
3.2. Recent Tactical Successes or Setbacks
3.3. Resource Requirements and Constraints
4.1. Propaganda and Disinformation Campaigns
4.2. Public Sentiment and Morale Factors
4.3. International Support and Diplomatic Developments
5.1. Most Likely Enemy Courses of Action (MLCOA)
5.2. Most Dangerous Enemy Courses of Action (MDCOA)
5.3. Timeline Estimates and Decision Points
END OF REPORT
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