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Ukrainian paratroopers using strike drones destroyed a Russian 152 mm gun-howitzer and an off-road vehicle near Pokrovsk, also eliminating Russian personnel and equipment in the area, as part of ongoing efforts to counter Russian advances in the region.
Russian forces continue to make territorial gains in Ukraine through heavy aerial bombardments and drone attacks, despite international calls for a ceasefire, with ongoing intense fighting in regions like Kharkiv and Donetsk, and significant Russian casualties and strategic shifts in recruitment and military tactics.
Ukrainian forces disabled and flooded a Russian-used underground pipeline near Kupiansk, disrupting Russian supply routes and forcing them to switch to more vulnerable river crossings, with ongoing efforts to monitor and counteract any attempts to repair it.
Russia failed to capture Pokrovsk this summer but is now deploying elite naval units and tanks for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, intensifying efforts near key towns like Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Siversk, according to ISW.
Russian forces launched a large series of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, damaging infrastructure and causing power outages, while Ukraine and the US are planning increased cooperation on drone production and sales. Ukrainian forces have recently made some advances, and both sides are engaged in ongoing military operations across various fronts. Belarus is also increasing its military readiness amid the conflict.
Russian forces conducted their largest drone and missile attack against Ukraine since the invasion began, primarily targeting Kyiv, with significant use of Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. Ukraine's air defenses, including US Patriot systems, remain crucial in countering these strikes. Diplomatic discussions continue, with Ukrainian and US leaders focusing on enhancing air defense and defense industrial cooperation amid ongoing Russian military operations across multiple fronts. Prisoner exchanges and localized Ukrainian advances are also reported.
The article assesses Russia's ongoing military campaign in Ukraine, highlighting intensified missile strikes, Russian strategic demands for territorial concessions, and efforts to undermine Ukrainian morale and Western support, while also noting Russian military setbacks and the complex battlefield situation as of May 25, 2025.
On July 15, Russian forces launched a massive three-pronged assault near Novomykhailivka, utilizing a substantial force of armored vehicles and infantry. Ukrainian forces countered with extensive minefields, drones, and artillery, successfully thwarting the attack. The destruction of Russian air defense systems allowed Ukrainian drones to monitor and adjust fire effectively, leading to significant Russian losses. Despite the increased scale and intensity of the Russian assault, Ukrainian defenses held strong, forcing the Russians into an operational pause.