The Ukrainian General Staff reported on July 29,2025,that ukrainian forces repelled Russian assaults in the Orikhiv direction,inflicting important losses on attacking units. This statement, corroborated by multiple sources including Telegram channels of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU) and the Operational Command South, details the destruction of mechanized columns and individual assault groups.
The fighting near Orikhiv saw Russian forces attempt to advance with mechanized columns and individual assault groups, encountering strong Ukrainian resistance. Reports indicate that Russian troops suffered heavy casualties and equipment losses during these engagements. The Ukrainian military‘s operational updates highlight the effectiveness of their defensive actions, noting that Russian tactics involved attempts to approach Ukrainian positions in waves.
Further details from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence and other sources suggest that Russian forces have been attempting to adapt their tactics in response to battlefield setbacks. The assessment from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on July 26, 2025, also noted ongoing Russian offensive operations in various sectors of the front.
In a separate incident, Belarus reported an inquiry into a criminal case concerning the fall of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Minsk. The Belarusian Investigative Committee is handling the case. Simultaneously occurring, Russian media outlets also reported on developments related to drone activity.









