Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out 61 airstrikes, dropping 81 guided bombs. A total of 1221 kamikaze drones have also been used, along with 3949 shellings of Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas.
As of July 18 at 22:00, there have been 138 combat clashes in which Ukrainian defenders continue to repel enemy attacks and inflict various damages. This is reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the situation is the most tense, where the enemy has sustained significant losses, specifically 82 occupiers have been neutralized, of which 46 are irrecoverable. Additionally, Ukrainian servicemen have destroyed various enemy equipment and armaments.
In the Northeastern Slobozhansk and Kursk Directions
In these directions, there have been 26 clashes with Russian invaders, one of which is ongoing at this moment. The enemy has carried out 8 airstrikes and 192 artillery shellings.
In the Southern Slobozhansk Direction
Today, the enemy attacked the areas of the populated points Vovchansk and Krasne Pershe four times.
In the Kupiansk Direction
Enemy troops have initiated three offensive actions in the direction of Kupiansk and near some populated points, including one ongoing confrontation.
In the Lyman Direction
Defensive forces repelled 19 enemy assaults, and the eighth actions continue in various areas.
In the Severian Direction
The enemy attempted to storm positions in the areas of Hrihorivka, Serhiivka, and Vyimka three times.
In the Kramatorsk Direction
In this direction, the enemy has attacked Ukrainian troops' positions twice, but both attacks were repelled.
In the Toretsk Direction
There were 6 battles today. Enemy forces attempted to attack Ukrainian troops' positions in various areas. Currently, one clash is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk Direction
The enemy attacked positions in various populated points 37 times, but most attacks were repelled by defenders. One clash continues to this day.
In the Novopavlivsk Direction
Ukrainian defenders repelled six attacks in the vicinity of various populated points, and currently, two battles are ongoing.
Don't forget that the 1241st day of the war in Ukraine is ongoing.
Ukrainian troops continue to actively repel enemy attacks in various directions, inflicting damages, neutralizing enemy combat equipment, and protecting the civilian population. The situation remains tense, but Ukrainian defenders continue to demonstrate a high level of military skill and dedication to their country.