Railway bridge between Melitopol and Tokmak blown up – mass media
In Zaporizhzhia Region, a railway bridge between Melitopol and Tokmak, used by Russians to deliver weapons and military equipment, has been blown up.
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03 July 2022
Child reported killed in Russia’s massive shelling of Sloviansk
On July 3, 2022, Donetsk Region’s Sloviansk came under massive enemy fire. Reportedly, six civilians were killed, including a child.
Ukraine’s defense ministry refutes Russia's claims of full control over Lysychansk
Despite the relevant statements by the Russian side, Lysychansk is not under the "full control" of the invading troops.
Six killed, 15 injured in Russian shelling of Sloviansk
On July 3, a massive enemy shelling targeted the city of Sloviansk, Donetsk region.
M777 howitzers already engaging enemy forces along entire frontline - General Staff
Today, on July 3, 155-mm M777 howitzers are operating intensively along the entire frontline.
Russian factories refusing to repair military equipment damaged in Ukraine - intel
Russian defense firms turn down orders to repair military equipment that was damaged in Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russians fire Smerch MLRS at Kramatorsk
For the second day in a row, Russian troops have been shelling Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, using Smerch multiple launch rocket system (MLRS).
Enemy shelled Luhansk region 12 times in past 24 hours. Casualties reported
Russian troops launched 12 attacks on populated areas in the Luhansk region in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile forces hit 530 enemy air targets
The anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have shot down 530 enemy air targets since the Russian invasion started.
Australia’s PM visits Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese has visited the towns of Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel in the Kyiv region, which were liberated from the Russian invaders.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces destroys another Russian tank - Operational Command ‘North’
The Ukrainian military destroyed one more tank of Russian invaders in the east of Ukraine.
346 explosive devices neutralized in Kyiv region on June 2
In the Kyiv region, pyrotechnics experts neutralized 346 explosive devices over the past day.
Russian missile damages house and school in Kharkiv
Law enforcement officers have opened criminal proceedings over today's morning shelling of Kharkiv.
Russian assault ship sinks near Mariupol
Reports of a Russian amphibious assault ship of project 1176 Akula hitting a mine near Mariupol on June 30 have been confirmed.
Enemy launches over 20 strikes on Donetsk region
Russian troops have launched 24 strikes on the Donetsk region and shelled 18 settlements in the past day.
Russia plans to annex Kherson region by autumn – UK intel
Russian-backed officials plan to hold a referendum on the Kherson region joining Russia by autumn 2022.
Withdrawal of Ukrainian units to Siversk would reduce risk of immediate encirclement - ISW
The withdrawal of Ukrainian units to Siversk would allow reducing the risk of immediate encirclement, but Ukrainian forces may continue a fighting withdrawal to a line near the E40 highway from Sloviansk to Bakhmut.
Russia lost about 35,970 personnel in Ukraine war – General Staff
The Ukrainian Armed Forces killed about 35,970 Russian soldiers between February 24 and July 3, including 100 in the past day alone.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian military base in Melitopol
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed one of the four enemy military bases in the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, Zaporizhia region.
Russian invaders attempt to gain foothold in Lysychansk
Russian troops are attempting to gain a foothold in two positions in Lysychansk, opening fire on the city and its outskirts with artillery.
Enemy strikes villa quarter in Kyvyi Rih District
Russian troops opened fire on Kryvyi Rih District, having destroyed detached houses in a villa quarter.
Ukraine Army repulses enemy assault in two directions
Ukrainian defenders have successfully repulsed Russia’s assault near Prudianky, The enemy launched an air strike near such settlements as Mospanove and Hrakove. Russian troops attempted to conduct assault operations near Mazanivka in the Sloviansk direction but had no success.
Russian invaders open fire on Sumy Region’s Shostka District three times over past day
On July 2, 2022, Russian troops opened fire on Sumy Region’s Shostka District from the territory of Russia three times.
Ukraine’s aviation destroys up to 10 enemy tanks, 20 AFVs
Over the past day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has completed about 15 group flight missions, destroying up to 10 enemy tanks and 20 armored fighting vehicles.
Over 31,000 crimes registered in Ukraine as part of Russian invasion
A total of 31,321 crimes have been registered in Ukraine by law enforcement officers as part of the Russian invasion.
02 July 2022
Russian soldiers take their commander prisoner so that he would not flee – intercept
Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a telephone conversation between an invader and his wife. The soldier tells her about a large number of wounded and about the detention of a commander who tried to flee from the front line.
Civilian injured in Russian strikes at Derhachi, Kharkiv region
A civilian was injured in Russian strikes at the town of Derhachi, Kharkiv region.
Russians fire Smerch MLRS at Kramatorsk
Russian invaders opened fire from Smerch multiple rocket launchers on Kramatorsk, Donetsk region.
Eight city, village and settlement heads held in Russian captivity
Eight city, village, and settlement heads from Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions are currently held in Russian captivity, the Association of Ukrainian Cities reports.
Enemy launching artillery, missile attacks on de-occupied territory of Kherson region
The Russian invaders strike the de-occupied localities of Kherson region. Local residents are evacuated to Kryvyi Rih.