Daily Loss Statement from Russian Defense Ministry
The Russian Defense Ministry shared data on the clashes in Ukraine over the last 24 hours. The ministry claimed that the Ukrainian army lost 1,470 soldiers, and that air defense systems shot down 282 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 9 guided aerial bombs and one Neptun-MD long-range guided missile.
Frontline Assessment During Putin-Trump Call
Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump during their phone call that Russian troops are advancing along the entire line of contact. Ushakov stated, "Putin painted the real picture on the battlefield for the American leader."
Peskov: We Must Be Vigilant Against Kiev's Provocations Ahead of NATO Summit
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russia must be prepared for possible provocations by the Kiev administration ahead of the NATO summit to be held in Turkey next week. Peskov said, "The Kiev regime has increased its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia due to the deteriorating situation on the front. This is terrorism."
Latest Situation on the Front Line
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the "West" military group advanced towards the Blue Lakes west of Krasny Liman, while units of the 25th Army continued mine clearance and operations against small groups in the city. It was also stated that Russian air forces struck a temporary crossing over the Seversky Donets River to prevent the rotation of Ukrainian troops.
It was recorded that UAV teams of the "North" group destroyed a T-72 tank, a D-20 howitzer, a mortar and a UAV control point in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, neutralizing more than 50 soldiers. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced that the "Akhmat" special forces and the 1431st Motorized Rifle Regiment detected and destroyed Ukrainian infantry in the Kharkiv direction.
Funeral Crisis in Konstantinovka
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that Ukraine is refusing to take delivery of the bodies of its dead soldiers in the city of Konstantinovka. The ministry argued that the Kiev administration has once again shown that it views its fallen soldiers as "expendable material." Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented, "Zelenskyy does not need Ukrainians."
Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it is ready to allow journalists to work in Konstantinovka if the Ukrainian side ceases fire, and that media organizations from more than 20 countries want to go to the area.
Drone Attacks on Civilian Areas
Russian officials reported that the Ukrainian army attacked nine settlements in the Belgorod region with 90 drones in the last 24 hours, 62 of which were shot down or electronically suppressed, and two civilians were wounded. It was recorded that 241 drones were shot down in the Kherson region in a week, and 122 terrorist attacks were prevented in the Donetsk People's Republic. In the Luhansk People's Republic, it was announced that one civilian was killed and one wounded in a drone attack.
Peskov's Messages on the EU and Negotiations
Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov suggested that the European Union has turned into a military-political bloc, which is further worsening the Ukraine conflict. Reiterating that Russia is open to peace negotiations, Peskov said they are counting on US mediation in this process. Ushakov claimed that Kiev and its European sponsors are pursuing a strategy of prolonging and escalating the conflict.
