Russia ramps up missile and drone attacks in June by 60 %, says CinC Syrskyi
Russian invaders increased the number of missiles and drones used to attack Ukraine by 1.6 times in a month, while the Defense Forces hit about 4,000 targets.
08 July 2025
Russian invaders increased the number of missiles and drones used to attack Ukraine by 1.6 times in a month, while the Defense Forces hit about 4,000 targets.
Russian troops shelled the village of Novokairy in the Kherson region with artillery in the morning, setting fire to an educational institution.
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders struck Kostiantynivka with FPV drones on Tuesday morning, damaging houses and a gas supply line.
On the evening of July 7, a woman was killed in Kutkivka, Kupiansk district, as a result of Russian shelling.
Russian forces dropped an explosive device from a drone onto a civilian vehicle in Kherson early on Tuesday, killing the 66-year-old driver.
Russian forces carried out a drone strike on a vehicle in central Kherson, injuring two civilians.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has published data on the Russian Kh-101 cruise missile — one of which struck the Okhmatdyt children's hospital — on the War & Sanctions portal.
The number of people killed in the Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on July 4 has increased to three.
More than 30 companies in Ukraine produce drones that use fiber optic communication for control and video transmission.
From the morning of July 7 to the morning of July 8, the Russian army carried out 120 attacks targeting 34 settlements in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, killing four civilians.
On July 7, a total of 188 combat engagements took place between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invading forces across the front line.
Ukraine is working with all its partners on drone production, and a meeting with the members of the "Coalition of the Willing" is being prepared for this week.
Overnight on July 8, Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 34 out of 54 Russian drones.
As of July 8, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine since February 24, 2022, are estimated at approximately 1,028,610 personnel, including 1,070 in the past 24 hours.
Operators of FPV drones from the 15th Mobile Border Detachment Steel Border identified and struck a Murom-P surveillance system, a fuel depot, and a Russian checkpoint.
Operators of FPV drones from the 15th Mobile Border Detachment Steel Border identified and struck a Murom-P surveillance system, a fuel depot, and a Russian checkpoint.
During an attack by Russian drones in Mykolaiv, explosions were heard. As a result of the strike, a fire broke out in the suburb, and one person was injured.
More than 30 companies in Ukraine produce drones that use fiber optic communication for control and video transmission.
07 July 2025
As of 21:00, the number of people injured in the morning drone attacks on Kharkiv has risen to 82, including eight children.
Ukraine is working with all its partners on drone production, and a meeting with the members of the "Coalition of the Willing" is being prepared for this week.
Ukraine is preparing to finalize new air defense agreements with its partners in the coming weeks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.
A Russian attack on Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region caused a fire in a wheat field, regional authorities report.
The Russian military launched a strike at a critical infrastructure facility in Sumy district, leaving part of the area without electricity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during which they coordinated diplomatic efforts and discussed expectations for the upcoming Coalition of the Willing meeting, set to take place in Rome in the coming days.
Russian UAVs have struck the Kharkiv Regional Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhia Regional TRC, injuring several people.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed that, during the night of July 7, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian ammunition production facility in Moscow region.
A 34-year-old woman who was critically injured in a Russian drone attack on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv died in hospital.
Twenty people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russian occupation forces in southern Ukraine have increased the number of attacks on Ukrainian defenders' positions and air strikes on populated areas in Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and other regions. In addition, the enemy has increased its use of Molniia-type loitering munitions by more than 40%.