'10 Areas Lost': Ukraine Suffers One Of The ‘Biggest Blows' In Weeks Against Russia
/ Jul 19, 2025, 04:40AM IST
Russia claims one of its biggest victories in weeks, capturing 10 key settlements across Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia. Russian Ministry of Defence reports over 1,100 Ukrainian troop casualties during a massive offensive between July 12–18. As battles intensify near Kupiansk and Pokrovsk, Kyiv faces mounting pressure with growing losses. Watch
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