Frontline situation as of July 8. General Staff Summary

Escalation of the situation in Eastern Ukraine

According to glavcom.ua: Russian forces have launched attacks using missiles, aviation, and drones. A total of 148 combat engagements have been recorded, including 13 in the Northern Slobozhansky and Kursk directions. Ukrainian forces are actively countering Russian incursions, directing efforts to thwart their plans and deplete their combat power.

Enemy offensive in various directions

Currently, Russian forces are actively advancing in various directions. The most intense actions are taking place in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy has attacked 51 times. There have also been 10 attacks in the Southern Slobozhansky direction and three in the Kupiansk direction. Fighting continues in Toretsk and in the Severetsky direction as well.

Situation in other directions

• In the Lyman direction, 13 assaults have been repelled, with two battles ongoing.

• In the Kramatorsk direction, positions have been successfully held in defense.

• In the Novopavlivka direction, our forces have repelled 26 enemy attacks.

We remind you that the conflict in Eastern Ukraine has been ongoing for 1231 days.

Events in Eastern Ukraine are characterized by an escalation of hostilities and the offensive of Russian forces in various directions. Ukrainian forces are actively resisting the enemy, fighting for every position. Regular violations of the ceasefire pose a threat to stability and peace in the region.