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The Russian command has transferred several battalions of a newly formed motorized rifle regiment to the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. This was stated by Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces, in a comment to Ukrinform. "Recently, the enemy has been trying to replenish its losses in manpower, so a certain number of forces and resources [Russian] are coming in to replace the units that have suffered losses. According to our intelligence, last week the enemy transferred a newly formed motorized rifle regiment here. This regiment was created from scratch, fulfilling Putin's order to increase…

Twenty people were injured in Zaporizhzhia as a result of an attack by Russian drones. According to Ukrinform, the National Police reported this on Telegram. “As of 15:10, 20 citizens aged 19 to 84 are known to have been injured,” the report said. The police received 44 reports of injuries and damage to homes and property. Read also: Russians attacking Zaporizhzhia with drones, damage, casualties reported Police officers from local units and municipal services continue to work at the scene. As reported, the enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia with six Shahed-type strike drones. There were 17 reported casualties.

Russian occupation forces in southern Ukraine have increased the number of attacks on Ukrainian defenders' positions and air strikes on populated areas in Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and other regions. In addition, the enemy has increased its use of Molniia-type loitering munitions by more than 40%. This was stated by Vladislav Voloshin, spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces, in a comment to Ukrinform. "Over the past week, the enemy has carried out 11% more attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces. In addition, it has increased the use of all types of weapons at its disposal by a certain percentage.…

A fire broke out at an ammunition storage site in the Mykolaiv region, resulting in isolated detonations. According to Ukrinform, Ukraine's Southern Defense Forces reported this on Telegram. "On July 7, at around 10:00, a fire erupted at an ammunition storage facility in one of the communities in the Mykolaiv region. The cause of the fire is being investigated, but preliminary information suggests it was not the result of enemy shelling. It likely began due to the ignition of dry grass. Sporadic detonations are ongoing," the statement reads. Emergency response units from Ukraine's State Emergency Service are at the scene.…

In Kharkiv, 16 people were injured in a second Russian drone strike targeting the city's Kholodnohirskyi district (in addition to the 31 injured in the first attack earlier in the morning). Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported this via Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "Following the latest strike on Kharkiv, we now have 16 injured," the post reads. According to Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, seven of the injured were hospitalized. "Seven people are currently receiving medical treatment in hospitals following the latest shelling. One person is in extremely critical condition. All the wounded are being provided with qualified…

The number of people injured in the first drone attack on Kharkiv this morning has risen to 31. Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "The number of those injured as a result of this morning's shelling of Kharkiv has increased. Two more people in the Shevchenkivskyi district have sought medical assistance. In total, there are now 29 people receiving medical care," the statement said. According to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, the attack occurred between approximately 05:20 and 05:45, during which Russian forces used Geran-2 strike drones. "In the Shevchenkivskyi…

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin appears to be trying to increase volunteer recruitment among the Russian population, likely due to waning domestic support for the Kremlin's crypto-mobilization efforts. That is according to a recent report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukrinform reports. The report notes that Putin attended the "Everything for Victory" forum hosted by the People's Front (Narodnyi Front, formerly the All-Russia People's Front) on July 6 in Moscow. The People's Front is a Russian Ministry of Defense- (MoD) and state-backed political coalition of non-governmental organizations and political parties largely led by United Russia. The People's…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that over the past week, the enemy used around 1,270 drones, 39 missiles, and nearly 1,000 glide bombs against Ukraine. He said this in a post on the Telegram messaging app, according to Ukrinform. Zelensky noted that the aftermath of the latest Russian airstrikes is still being addressed. "Throughout the night and into the morning, emergency rescue operations have been underway in the Donetsk and Dnipro regions. In Kharkiv, rubble is being cleared after a strike on apartment buildings. 27 people were injured, including three children. The youngest, a girl, is just three years…

Russian UAVs have struck the Kharkiv Regional Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhia Regional TRC, injuring several people. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook. “Today, July 7, the enemy launched drone airstrikes at Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. As a result, enemy UAVs hit the building of the Kharkiv Regional TRC and nearby territory, as well as an area near the Zaporizhzhia Regional TRC,” the statement said. Preliminary reports indicate that one servicemember was injured at the Zaporizhzhia Regional TRC and three people were injured at…

Russian forces launched another drone attack on Kharkiv this morning, targeting residential areas of the city. This was reported on Telegram by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, according to Ukrinform. “According to preliminary information, there have been strikes in residential neighborhoods,” Terekhov wrote. He said that at least five explosions were heard, and enemy drones were still in the sky at the time of the report. Later, the Mayor confirmed that there are casualties. “According to preliminary information, six more strikes have hit Kharkiv, resulting in civilians being injured,” he added. According to Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military…