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Ukraine Continues to Resist Amidst Intense Russian Assaults

Despite heavy shelling and drone attacks, Ukrainian forces hold their ground, repelling enemy advances and inflicting significant losses on Russian military assets.

Birds eye view of Avdiivka December 2023
Local resident Valentina Ryabokrys, 85, standing inside her Mariupol house that had been destroyed by the fighting.
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Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air in Kyiv on May 30, 2023.

Overview

  • Ukrainian forces successfully repelled numerous Russian attacks across various fronts, maintaining their defensive positions.
  • Russian military casualties continue to rise, with over 393,000 soldiers eliminated since the beginning of the conflict.
  • Civilian casualties and infrastructure damage persist due to relentless Russian shelling and drone strikes in populated areas.
  • Ukraine's air defenses effectively counter Russian aerial assaults, shooting down a significant number of drones and missiles.
  • International support for Ukraine remains strong, with continued calls for additional military aid and condemnation of Russian aggression.