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Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating
UKRAINE, JUN 29 – Russia's offensive has stalled despite record attacks, with Ukrainian forces halting advances in multiple regions and civilian casualties rising, according to military analysts and officials.
- On July 1, 2025, Russian forces launched numerous attacks along Ukraine's 1,200-kilometer frontline but failed to make significant breakthroughs.
- The offensive, begun in May and planned over winter, aims to capture eastern regions but faces stiff resistance and slowing advances, especially in Sumy.
- Ukrainian forces have regained some ground in Sumy, using smaller, camouflaged defenses, while Russia gained a village, Zirka, and a lithium deposit in Donetsk.
- Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said 111,000 Russian troops face at least 50 daily clashes near Pokrovsk; Zelensky reported 477 drones and 60 missiles overnight.
- The faltering offensive suggests long timelines for Kremlin goals, with continued Ukrainian counterattacks, drone warfare evolution, and Russia’s strained economy and resources.
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