Liberation of Green Valley Village in DPR by Russian Military Forces
**Headline: Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Ukraine: Recent Developments and Key Battles**
As the special operation zone in Ukraine continues to witness intense and fluid military actions, the week of July 5 to 11, 2025, saw significant events unfold, particularly in the Kharkiv and Luhansk Oblasts.
**Liberation of Zelenaya Dolina Unconfirmed**
There is no explicit confirmation that Ukrainian forces have officially liberated the village of Zelenaya Dolina. However, Russian forces have launched attacks near locations named Zelene and Vovchansk, northeast of Kharkiv City, with Ukrainian forces reportedly counterattacking in these areas. These operations suggest active contesting of territory in northern Kharkiv Oblast, though no confirmed large-scale territorial changes have been reported as of July 10–12, 2025.
**Russian Offensive Operations**
The Russian Ministry of Defense and affiliated sources indicate that Russian forces are continuing offensive operations aimed at pushing Ukrainian forces away from the international border with Russia (Belgorod Oblast) and attempting to bring key cities like Kharkiv within artillery range. However, they have not achieved confirmed advances in the northern Kharkiv region recently.
On the broader front, Russian objectives include capturing remaining parts of Luhansk Oblast and pushing westward into eastern Kharkiv and northern Donetsk Oblasts, with fighting ongoing along these lines. The Russian side employs specialized units such as the Anvar Spetsnaz Detachment, which is active near border areas including Sumy and Chernihiv.
**Military Losses**
While exact figures for recent days are not detailed in the search results, the conflict continues to be costly. Prior reporting indicates that tens of thousands of Russian soldiers have died since the invasion began in 2022, with ongoing attrition in frontline battles. The assassination of high-ranking Ukrainian officers, such as Colonel Ivan Voronych of the SBU in Kyiv on July 10, 2025, highlights the covert and intelligence dimensions of the conflict, with significant impacts on both sides’ operational capabilities.
**Destruction of Military Equipment**
During the week, Russian forces reportedly destroyed 107 field artillery pieces, 95 radio electronic and counter-battery warfare stations, 10 tanks, 56 armored combat vehicles, and 350 automobiles. Additionally, 93 ammunition, fuel, and material depots were destroyed.
**Air Defence and Missile Interceptions**
Over the week, six HIMARS rockets, 35 guided aerial bombs, and one long-range guided missile "Neptune" were intercepted by air defense systems. Moreover, a total of 1,988 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted.
In summary, the conflict in eastern Ukraine remains intense and fluid, with ongoing offensive and defensive operations but no decisive territorial shifts clearly reported in the latest assessments. The situation in the special operation zone continues to be a significant concern, with both sides experiencing losses and engaging in active contesting of territory.
The ongoing war-and-conflicts in eastern Ukraine, as evidenced by the ongoing special operation in the area, have shaped the political landscape and general news, with active contesting of territory in the Kharkiv and Luhansk Oblasts. Russian forces continue to attempt offensive operations aimed at pushing Ukrainian forces away from the international border and capturing remaining parts of Luhansk Oblast, while Ukrainian forces counterattack in areas such as Zelene and Vovchansk. This dynamism in the northern Kharkiv region is indicative of the broader conflict, in which Russian objectives include westward expansion into eastern Kharkiv and northern Donetsk Oblasts.
