Iskander launch from Taganrog, Rostov Oblast to Chuhuiv, Kharkiv Oblast.

2 in total

Explosions in Chuhuiv. A Russian reconnaissance drone was operating there, filming the strikes.

Another Iskander to Kharkiv Oblast, this time to Izyum.

Disappeared

Russian forces have begun to liquidate the last Ukrainian pocket south of the Bychok River and west of the Kalynivka River in the Kostyantynivka direction.

Most Ukrainian forces withdrew north to the western part of Yablunivka, but they retain positions in the orchards and treelines south of the village. Russian forces are continuing their attacks in the village, mainly from the west, and under heavy artillery and FPV drone cover.

The capture of this pocket and the rest of Yablunivka will anchor the Russian line against the banks two rivers and allow for easier attacks to the north near Stepanivka.

Footage showing the usage of Kh-101 cruise missiles equipped with cluster warheads on Lutsk this morning.

Unidentified missile to Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast

Flying through western Donetsk Oblast on a northwestern course.

Disappeared in Donetsk Oblast.

An explosion was heard in Dobropillya, Donetsk Oblast

A single photo was released of the aftermath of the Kh-101, Kinzhal and Geran-2 drone strikes on Ozerne Airbase in Zhytomyr Oblast showing a burning warehouse facility. This is the source of one of the heat signatures seen on NASA FIRMS.

The Russian MoD claimed the complete capture of Predtechyne, Chasov Yar direction on 6th July. Many pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian sources alike have quickly refuted this claim. Numerous pro-Russian sources, such as Anatoliy Radov, have not altered their map, leaving Predtechyne in the zone of Ukrainian control. The battle of Stupochky was a grind of many months, preceded by many months of heavy artillery, glide bomb and FPV drone bombardment. It is important to realise that in this attritional warfare, Russian forces are highly unlikely to simply walk into a village and take it until the AFU is extremely weak. You have to remember that many Russian advances come after methodical bombardment of the village/town, in order to slowly wear down AFU defences. The supposed fall of Predtechyne simply doesn't make logical sense - Due to the topography of the area, Russian forces would likely need to pressure and bombard the village from the heights to the north, which they currently don't hold. (1/2)

Without significant preparation, Russian forces aren't just going to waltz into villages at this stage of the war. That comes much later. Similar to the Russian MoD claim over Sobolivka, it is possible a small group of russian DRGs entered the village and possibly its centre, prompting the claim. However, the Russian MoD has a track record of preemptively claiming villages, evidenced by Ivano Daryevka and Bilohorivka. Keep this in mind in the future, that both sides' governments often lie about the capture of villages to improve morale and popular support. (2/2)

Ukraine's defence of Stupochky has also slowed down progress here significantly. While Russia's tactics with targeting mortar positions and UAV launch points have proven effective, they aren't at a point where breakthroughs to Predtechyne are feasible.

The village is practically under 24/7 bombardment by all types of weapons though, including ones from aviation. Ukraine struggles to maintain a permanent presence there - which could otherwise be used as a forwards staging point for personnel and equipment.