Russian troops may have captured around 500-550 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in July. The Russians occupied the same amount of territory in June. This was reported by the British Ministry of Defense in X.

Analysts note that in June and July, the occupying forces likely captured 500-550 square kilometers of territory in Ukraine after a monthly increase since March 2025.

Russian troops continued their tactical advance in the Donetsk region, mainly to the northeast and southwest of Pokrovsk.

However, over the past two weeks, according to intelligence reports, the Russians have not achieved any notable successes in the Sumy region. Constant losses and Ukrainian counterattacks have likely disrupted Russia's plans to create a buffer zone.

According to reports, units of Russia's 51st Airborne Regiment in the Sumy region are refusing to carry out orders. Previous reports indicate complaints against commanders who order infantry attacks with heavy losses.