Russo-Ukrainian War, Day 862: Zelensky Claims 14 Ukrainian Brigades Lack Weapons Promised by West

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Borova village in Kharkiv Oblast comes under heavy Russian shelling as evacuations continueMore than 200 children still live in the colony, facing significant threats from the advancing invaders.

Frontline Report: Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Air Defense Systems and Ammunition Depot in Kharkiv Direction, Prepare for CounterattackUkrainian drones struck a Russian ammunition depot in Olkhovatka with more than 3,000 artillery shells in storage and also destroyed two Russian Pantsir self-propelled air defense systems in Belgorod Oblast with HIMARS rockets, paving the way for a powerful counteroffensive in the direction of Kharkiv.

Frontline Report: Russian Attempt at New Attack Vector Near Zolochiv Ends in FailureA sudden Russian flank attack near Zolochiv in Kharkiv fails, as Ukrainian border guards repel the Russian sabotage group. Ukrainian drone units carry out strikes on Russian targets, affecting logistics. Ukrainian forces remain ready for possible future operations.

Ukrainian troops withdraw from easternmost district of Chasiv Yar canalUkrainian forces have withdrawn from the Canal district of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, as Russia steps up efforts to capture the city, the military reported.

From July 4, 2024Approximate losses of weapons and military equipment of the Russian armed forces from the beginning of the invasion to the present day:

• Staff: 547,470 (+1,200)
• Tanks: 8132 (+9)
• Weighted present value of assets: 15,600 (+17)
• Artillery systems: 14777 (+65)
• MLRS: 1115
• Anti-aircraft systems: 878 (+2)
• Plane: 360
• Helicopters: 326
• Drone: 11694 (+26)
• Cruise missiles: 2342 (+6)
• Warships/Boats: 28
• Submarines: 1
• Vehicles and fuel tanks: 19923 (+73)

Intelligence and Technology

Ukrainian defense project “Steel Front” launches production of protection kits for M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehiclesIn addition to tank protection kits, Metinvest has also developed mobile protective structures called “lancet catchers”, providing defensive solutions against Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.

HUR: Ukrainian Intelligence Service's Kabul-9 Special Operations Group Destroys Multiple Russian Supply ChainsCreated at the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, “Kabul-9” is made up of veterans of the Ukrainian special services and army, playing a vital role in the defense of kyiv.

More than 20 Russian Kinzhal “hypersonic” missiles targeting kyiv intercepted by Patriot since May 2023A Ukrainian Air Force colonel reveals that all Russian “Kinzhal” ballistic missiles launched from the air and targeting kyiv have been successfully intercepted since the deployment of Patriot air defense systems in May 2023.

The 14 Ukrainian brigades are under-equipped and lack the weapons promised earlier by the alliesUkrainian President Zelensky reveals that 14 Ukrainian brigades are under-equipped and lack the weapons promised by allies, which is delaying possible counter-offensive operations against Russian forces.

International

Bloomberg: Zelensky says potential ceasefire negotiations need transparent international oversightUkrainian President stresses need for concrete assurances in any ceasefire agreement with Russia.

Kuleba: Ukraine needs more long-range missiles, air defense, ammunition to eliminate threat of Russian air bombsUkrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba outlined two key decisions that could change the dynamics of the battlefield: allowing the use of Western weapons to strike Russian military targets and increasing ammunition supplies from partners to protect Ukraine from Russian guided bomb attacks.

NATO summit expected to reveal concrete steps toward Ukraine's membership, U.S. official saysThe NATO summit aims to chart Ukraine's path to membership, respond to Russian aggression and strengthen global partnerships, a U.S. State Department official said.

Humanitarian and social impact

Drones hit eight employees of Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, damage substation in Enerhodar. One of the substations near the city of Enerhodar was attacked by drones.

Russian occupiers of Berdiansk plan to secretly bury murdered Ukrainian teenagers Russian occupation authorities in Berdyansk have systematically denied families access to the bodies of teenagers killed in 2023 by Russian occupiers and are now planning to bury them without their relatives knowing where and when, according to the Media Initiative for Human Rights (MIHR).

Russian attacks on the Dnieper left nine dead, day of mourning declaredUkrainian rescuers have found the body of a woman under the rubble of a residential building in Dnipro, which was struck by Russian forces on June 28. A woman injured in the Russian missile attack on July 3 has died in hospital. The governor of Dnipro has announced a day of mourning on July 4 to honor those who lost their lives in the Russian strikes.

Russia attacks energy facility with drones, injures woman, Ukraine shoots down 21/22 drones in attack. Overnight, Russian forces launched 22 Shahed drones toward Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure. Ukrainian forces shot down 21 of them, but one drone struck the Chernihiv power plant, causing power outages, according to official reports.

Political and legal developments

Zelensky's spokesman denies claims he is due to interview pro-Russia Tucker Carlson soonSergii Nykyforov, a spokesman for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, wrote on Facebook that Zelenskyy “has a completely different schedule, and Tucker Carlson is not part of it.”

New developments

Border Guard Service: Ukraine ready to respond to potential threats if situation on Belarusian border changesThe State Border Guard Service of Ukraine stressed that all military activities in the vicinity of Belarus are defensive and aimed at protecting against possible Russian aggression.

Russians with military ties remain in IOC despite ban on athletesThe two Russian members of the International Olympic Committee, Elena Isinbaeva and Shamil Tarpischev, are maintaining their position despite their links to the Russian military. This contrasts with the ban on Russian athletes from participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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