The Russian Federation is actively conducting an offensive marketing campaign in Kharkiv Oblast: what’s the state of affairs in Vovchansk and Milove<p>Russian troops are actively conducting a summer time offensive marketing campaign in Kharkiv Oblast, intensifying assault operations in Vovchansk and Milove. The enemy is making an attempt to broaden the right-bank bridgehead throughout the Oskil River, however the Protection Forces are blocking its advance.</p>
Russian assaults in opposition to Ukraine have killed not less than six civilians and injured not less than 22 others over the previous day, regional authorities reported on July 6.
Russian forces launched 4 S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from Russia's Kursk Oblast and 157 Shahed drones from Russia's Shatalovo, Millerovo, and Primorsk-Akhtarsk airfields, in addition to from Russian-occupied Crimea, in opposition to Ukraine in a single day, in line with Ukraine's Air Power.
Ukraine's air protection shot down 98 drones, whereas one other 19 disappeared from radar with out inflicting any injury, in line with the assertion. Drones that disappear from radar earlier than reaching their targets are sometimes decoys that Russia launches alongside actual drones to overwhelm Ukraine's air protection.
In Kharkiv Oblast, Russian forces attacked 13 settlements, killing two individuals and injuring 11 others, Governor Oleg Syniehubov reported.
An 8-year-old boy was killed, whereas a 3-year-old boy, a 40-year-old man, and a 36-year-old lady suffered accidents within the village of Odnorobivka.
Within the city of Kupiansk, a 59-year-old man was killed, whereas a 56-year-old man, a 57-year-old lady, and two ladies aged 65 have been injured as a result of Russian strikes.
In Kharkiv, the regional capital, a 46-year-old lady and a 2-year-old lady suffered accidents.
The casualties have been additionally reported within the villages of Prykolotne and Shyroke, the place a 66-year-old man and a 27-year-old lady have been injured.
In Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces killed an individual within the city of Myrnohrad, and one other particular person was killed within the village of Andriivka, in line with Governor Vadym Filashkin.
In Andriivka, two individuals suffered accidents. Two extra individuals have been injured within the city of Siversk, and one other one within the metropolis of Pokrovsk.
In Kherson Oblast, Russia focused 32 settlements, together with the regional heart of Kherson, over the previous day. On account of the assaults, two individuals have been killed and three others have been injured, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported.
In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a 39-year-old lady was injured within the assault in opposition to the Nikopol district. Russia focused the world with FPV (first-person-view) drones and artillery, in line with Governor Serhii Lysak.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian strikes injured an 89-year-old lady within the village of Yurkivka, the native army administration reported.
In Kyiv Oblast, Russia attacked the Vyshhorod district, injuring a 35-year-old man. He suffered shrapnel wounds, the native army administration reported.
In Mykolaiv Oblast, Russian drones attacked the port infrastructure within the regional heart of Mykolaiv, damaging the ability grid and warehouses. There have been no casualties amongst civilians, in line with Governor Vitalii Kim.
In Poltava Oblast, Russian drones struck the town of Kremenchuk, hitting an enlistment workplace and a neighboring home. The assault brought on a fireplace, however no casualties have been reported, in line with the native army administration.
Ukraine's Emergency Service additionally reported that Russia had carried out double-tap assaults within the cities of Kharkiv and Kherson when rescuers arrived on the influence websites. On account of the assaults, tanker vans have been broken, however no rescuers have been injured.
Partisans destroyed a relay cupboard close to Debaltseve, disrupting the occupiers' logistics<p>Ukrainian partisans of the "ATESH" motion destroyed a relay cupboard close to Debaltseve in Donetsk area. This disrupted logistics and delayed provides for Russian troops within the Donetsk path.</p>
Russia has misplaced 1,026,440 troops in Ukraine for the reason that starting of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the Common Workers of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on July 6.
The quantity contains 1,180 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the previous day.
In accordance with the report, Russia has additionally misplaced 10,992 tanks, 22,956 armored combating automobiles, 54,252 automobiles and gas tanks, 29,960 artillery techniques, 1,430 a number of launch rocket techniques, 1,192 air protection techniques, 421 airplanes, 340 helicopters, 43,825 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine.
Enemy assault: one particular person reportedly injured in Mykolaiv, explosions heard<p>In Mykolaiv, one particular person was reportedly injured because of a Russian assault. Emergency providers are working on the scene, the drone risk stays.</p>
Night time drone assault on Zaporizhzhia: 89-year-old girl wounded<p>Because of the night time assault by Russian "Shaheds" on Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district, an 89-year-old girl was wounded within the village of Yurkivka. Injury to homes and infrastructure was additionally recorded.</p>
Ukraine might run out of Patriot missiles in just a few weeks – Bild<p>Ukraine's weapons stockpiles are prone to run out by the tip of summer season, and Patriot missiles may very well be depleted in every week or two. Specialists doubt that Ukraine will have the ability to repel Russian assaults for lengthy with out weapons provides from the US.</p>
Russia's economic system, which defied preliminary sanctions and noticed development propelled by large navy spending and sturdy oil exports, is now displaying important indicators of a downturn.
Current financial indicators are flashing crimson, with manufacturing exercise declining, shopper spending tightening, and inflation remaining stubbornly excessive, straining the nationwide funds, the Wall Avenue Journal (WSJ) reported on July 4.
Russian officers are overtly acknowledging the dangers of a recession. Economic system Minister Maxim Reshetnikov warned final month that Russia was on the "verge of a recession," whereas Finance Minister Anton Siluanov described the scenario as a "good storm." Corporations, from agricultural equipment producers to furnishings makers, are lowering output. The central financial institution introduced on July 3 it will debate reducing its benchmark rate of interest later this month, following a discount in June.
Whereas analysts recommend this financial sputtering is unlikely to right away alter President Vladimir Putin’s struggle aims—as his give attention to "neutering Ukraine" overrides broader financial considerations—it exposes the boundaries of his struggle economic system.
The slowdown signifies that Western sanctions, although not a knockout blow, are more and more taking a toll. If sanctions intensify additional or international oil costs fall, Russia’s economic system might face extra extreme instability. This downturn undermines Putin's strategic wager that Russia can financially outlast Ukraine and its Western allies, suggesting Moscow could battle to finance the struggle indefinitely.
Specialists warn that Russia's financial development mannequin, overly reliant on navy spending, is unsustainable and necessitates a contraction of civilian financial capacities to liberate employees for the struggle machine, which isn’t a viable long-term technique. Putin just lately dismissed options that the struggle is stifling the economic system, echoing Mark Twain by stating stories of its loss of life "are tremendously exaggerated." Nonetheless, he additionally cautioned {that a} recession or stagflation "shouldn’t be allowed underneath any circumstances."
After a quick recession in 2022, navy spending, which accounts for over 6% of gross home product this yr (the very best since Soviet instances) and roughly 40% of complete authorities spending, had propped up Russia’s economic system and blunted the affect of Western sanctions. Russia’s capacity to reroute oil exports to China and Beijing’s assist with electronics and equipment offered further financial stimulus. This created an financial paradox: probably the most sanctioned main economic system was, for a interval, rising quicker than many superior economies.
Nonetheless, this navy spending "sugar rush" fueled runaway inflation, compelling the central financial institution to boost rates of interest to a file 21% to attempt to tame it. Larger rates of interest elevated borrowing prices for companies, curbing funding, enlargement plans, and squeezing income. The financial comedown has already begun.
Official knowledge reveals Russian GDP development slowed to 1.4% within the first quarter in comparison with a yr earlier, down considerably from 4.5% within the fourth quarter of 2024. S&P International’s buying managers’ index indicated Russia’s manufacturing sector contracted at its sharpest charge in over three years in June, and new automobile gross sales dropped almost 30% year-over-year in June.
Companies throughout Russia are feeling the consequences, based on the WSJ. Rostselmash, the nation’s largest producer of agricultural equipment, introduced in Might it will reduce manufacturing and funding, and pull ahead necessary annual depart for its 15,000 workers resulting from a scarcity of demand. In Siberia, electrical energy grid operator Rosseti Sibir acknowledged it was on the verge of chapter resulting from excessive debt, halting investments and proposing tariff hikes for industrial customers.
Whereas some analysts argue the Russian banking system stays secure, others warn of accelerating instability. A current report by the Washington, D.C.-based Middle for Strategic and Worldwide Research (CSIS) highlighted dangers from a authorities resolution to regulate war-related lending at main Russian banks. The state might direct banks to supply preferential loans, doubtlessly forcing the federal government to soak up losses if excessive rates of interest stop firms from assembly obligations.
The Moscow-based Middle for Macroeconomic Evaluation and Brief-Time period Forecasting additionally assessed in Might that the chance of a protracted systemic banking disaster in 2026 was "reasonable" and rising.
These financial challenges intensify stress on the Kremlin by lowering its monetary capability to fund its struggle in Ukraine. The federal government has operated with a funds deficit all through the struggle and initiatives this may proceed for a minimum of two extra years. This fiscal pressure might present a gap for Western nations to implement extra highly effective sanctions.
Falling oil costs current one other important danger for Russia, as power gross sales account for a couple of third of its funds revenues. The value of Russian crude has persistently remained beneath the extent assumed on this yr’s funds, and Russia’s oil-and-gas income in June fell to its lowest degree since January 2023, based on Finance Ministry knowledge.
Night time drone assault on Zaporizhzhia: enterprises and warehouses broken, a number of fires broke out<p>On the evening of July 6, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia district with "Shaheds", damaging a non-public enterprise, a farm, and warehouses. In response to preliminary knowledge, there are not any casualties.</p>
Kharkiv underneath assault: town is being attacked by enemy drones<p>On the evening of July 6, Kharkiv was attacked by enemy drones, explosions had been heard. Mayor Ihor Terekhov and head of the Regional Navy Administration Oleh Syniehubov urged residents to watch out.</p>
The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy
The Kyiv IndependentFrancis Farrell
