Russia Pushes Offensive Along Pokrovsk–Dobropillya Axis; Ukraine Warns of New Front in Kharkiv

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📰 Russia Pushes Offensive Along Pokrovsk–Dobropillya Axis; Ukraine Warns of New Front in Kharkiv and Reports Over 1,180 Russian Casualties in 48 Hours
🗓️ July 5–6, 2025
📍 Eastern Ukraine

The situation in eastern Ukraine continues to escalate as Russian forces advance along the critical Pokrovsk–Dobropillya axis in Donetsk Oblast. Simultaneously, Russian troops are reportedly expanding their attacks in other strategic areas such as Kharkiv, Luhansk, Lyman, and Chasiv Yar. Ukrainian intelligence warns that Russia may be preparing to open a new offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region, a strategic point for potential incursions deeper into Ukrainian territory.

General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, confirmed on July 6 that Ukraine has reinforced its northeastern defenses to prevent any potential Russian breakthrough.

“We will not allow a single strategic gap to emerge,” Gen. Syrskyi stated.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has released updated figures indicating severe Russian losses within a 48-hour period between July 5 and 6:
Over 1,180 personnel killed
Dozens of tanks and armored vehicles destroyed
Significant numbers of artillery systems and rocket launchers eliminated
Hundreds of drones downed across multiple sectors

These losses mark the highest daily casualty rate for Russian forces so far in July.

According to RBC-Ukraine, the sharp increase in Russian casualties is likely a result of Moscow’s attempt to stretch its offensives across multiple axes. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have adopted a strategy of “distributed resistance,” effectively targeting weak points in Russian supply lines with precision strikes.

While Russia aims to maintain relentless pressure, such intense short-term losses may hinder its ability to sustain long-term multi-front operations — especially in resource-demanding regions like Kharkiv and Donetsk. Analysts suggest that Ukraine still holds the upper hand in battlefield awareness and benefits from sustained Western support, which could prove decisive if Russia attempts to widen its offensive further.

Continued Russian losses and the threat of overextension may force Moscow to reconsider its operational tempo or risk weakening its capacity in critical sectors. Kharkiv, in particular, could become the tipping point if the anticipated offensive is launched without adequate reserves.

🔗 Reported from Kharkiv, Ukraine – World News War Correspondence Desk
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