Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of August 1
Ukrainian soldiers continue to fight back against the enemy (Photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
As of 10:00 p.m. Kyiv time on August 1, a total of 130 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines throughout the day, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Over one-third of the clashes took place in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russian attacks
During the day, the enemy carried out 49 airstrikes, launched 82 guided aerial bombs, used 1,394 kamikaze drones for attacks, and fired approximately 4,000 times at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
Frontline situation
In the Northern-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, seven clashes with Russian forces were recorded, one of which is still ongoing. The enemy carried out 11 airstrikes, dropping 21 guided bombs, and launched 268 attacks, including seven using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In the Southern-Slobozhanskyi direction, the enemy launched three attacks today near Krasne Pershe and Kamianka. One engagement is still ongoing.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defenses seven times near Holubivka and Zahryzove. Two battles are still in progress.
In the Lyman direction, Russian troops launched 17 assaults today on Ukrainian positions near Karpivka, Yampolivka, Kolodyazi, Zelena Dolyna, Torske, and Dibrova. Four engagements remain active.
In the Siversk direction, the Defense Forces repelled six enemy assaults near Hryhorivka, Verkhniokamyanske, and toward Vyiimka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Ukrainian forces repelled two enemy attacks toward Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk direction, Russian forces launched five assaults on Ukrainian defensive positions near Diliivka, Krymske, Toretsk, and Oleksandro-Kalynove.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy conducted 48 assault and offensive actions throughout the day. Intense Russian activity was observed near the settlements of Popiv Yar, Mayak, Razine, Novoekonomichne, Zatyshok, Lysivka, Promin, Zvirove, Udachne, Dachne, and Zelenyi Kut. Fighting is still ongoing in this area.
Preliminary estimates indicate that today, Ukrainian forces eliminated 112 and wounded 49 Russian forces in the Pokrovsk direction. In addition, they destroyed 3 vehicles, 3 motorcycles, 22 UAVs, and a personnel shelter. Ukrainian troops also damaged a vehicle, a UAV command post, and an enemy artillery system.
In the Novopavlivka direction, Russian forces launched 11 attacks on Ukrainian positions, attempting to advance near the settlements of Oleksandrohrad, Piddubne, Tovste, Maliivka, Voskresenka, and Novopil. One engagement is still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy assault near Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovskyi direction, Russian units made seven failed attempts to advance.
In the Huliaipole direction, no combat engagements were recorded.
Russian army losses
From July 31 to August 1, Russian forces lost another 940 soldiers and a large amount of equipment in battles against Ukraine. In particular, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 33 artillery systems, 72 vehicles, and 163 drones.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian army's losses have already exceeded 1,050,000 personnel.
