Russia loses 660 soldiers, 11 tanks, and 1 air defense system in one day – General Staff 

This was reported by the AFU General Staff on Facebook.

The total combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to July 24, 2023 were approximately:

• personnel – about 242,620 (+660) 
• tanks ‒ 4162 (+11) 
• armored personnel vehicles ‒ 8118 (+13) 
• artillery systems - 4675 (+17) 
• MLRS – 697 (+0)
• anti-aircraft warfare systems ‒ 452 (+1) 
• aircraft – 315 (+0) 
• helicopters – 310 (+0) 
• UAVs operational-tactical level – 3963 (+5)
• cruise missiles ‒ 1307 (+9)
• warships/boats ‒ 18 (+0) 
• vehicles and fuel tanks – 7182 (+10) 
• special equipment ‒ 698 (+2)

The data is being updated.

35 combat clashes took place at the front during the day, intense battles are ongoing in 5 directions

The Russian Army is focusing its main efforts in several directions: Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka, resulting in ongoing heavy fighting. There were 35 combat clashes in the past day.

Ukrainian Air Force launched 7 strikes on Russian personnel and destroyed 4 reconnaissance UAVs

The Defense Forces' aviation targeted 7 areas where enemy personnel, weapons, and military equipment were concentrated. They also destroyed 4 enemy reconnaissance UAVs.

The missile forces and artillery units hit 1 area with enemy manpower and equipment, 6 artillery positions, 1 command post, 1 air defense device, and 1 enemy EW station.

Russians carried out 39 airstrikes and 49 MLRS attacks against Ukraine

The Russian occupiers launched a missile attack on Ukraine, using 17 cruise missiles and 2 ballistic missiles. However, the Air Force's air defense successfully destroyed 9 cruise missiles during the combat operations.

The enemy conducted 39 airstrikes and fired 49 MLRS attacks at Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas. The risk of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains high.

Situation in different regions of Ukraine 

On the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus, the operational situation has not changed. Certain units of the Armed Forces of Belarus perform tasks in the areas bordering Ukraine.

On the northeastern border with Russia, Russian troops launched air strikes on two settlements in the Sumy region. They also launched mortar and artillery attacks, targeting a total of over 20 settlements across Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

In the Kupyansk direction, Russian troops shelled 5 settlements across the Kharkiv region. One area suffered from air strikes and Russian offensive actions. 

In the Lyman direction, Russian troops shelled 6 settlements across the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. One area was subjected to air strikes.  

In the Bakhmut direction, Russians shelled over 10 settlements in the Donetsk region with artillery. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled Russian attacks in the area of Bohdanivka, Klishchiivka, and Orikhovo-Vasylivka. 

In the Avdiivka direction, Russian troops shelled over 10 settlements with artillery. Ukrainian forces repelled all the attacks.

In the Marinka direction, Russian troops shelled over 15 settlements in the Donetsk region with artillery. 

In the Shakhtarsk direction, the enemy shelled over 15 settlements of the Donetsk region. 

In Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions, Russian troops tried to advance near Priyutne, but unsuccessfully. Four areas were affected by air strikes. Russians shelled over 30 settlements across Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. 

Meanwhile, the Defense Forces of Ukraine continue their offensive operation in Melitopol and Berdyansk directions. They are holding their positions and countering enemy attacks.

• On July 23, in the Tavria direction, the Defense Forces conducted 1,211 fire missions and eliminated a significant number of Russian troops.