(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Ukraine Invasion Day 1,249: more drone attacks [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2025-07-25 Russia conducted a series of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of July 24 to 25. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck nitrogen and gunpowder plants in Stavropol Krain and Tambov Oblast, respectively, on the night of July 24 and 25. Ukrainian Center for Combatting Disinformation Head Lieutenant Andriy Kovalenko reported on July 25 that Ukrainian drones struck the Nevinnomyssk Nitrogen Plant in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Krai and the gunpowder factory in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast on the night of July 24 to July 25. [38] Kovalenko stated that the Nevinnomyssk Nitrogen Plant produces chemicals for explosives, such as nitric acid and ammonium nitrate, and that it is a key input supplier for ammunition production such as artillery, bombs, and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Kovalenko stated the factory produces gunpowder for small arms, artillery, MLRS, aviation, and missile systems and noted that the factory is integral for the operation of Russian Grad and Smerch MLRS systems. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on July 25, met with representatives of a Ukrainian company producing drones designed to intercept Russian Shahed drones and requested that the company produce one thousand interceptors per day. [80] The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles from Voronezh Oblast and 61 Shahed-type and decoy drones from the directions of Bryansk and Kursk cities; Shatalovo, Smolensk Oblast; Millerovo, Rostov Oblast; and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Krai. [78] The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces downed and suppressed 54 Shahed-type and decoy drones in northern and eastern Ukraine. Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration Head Oleh Synehubov stated on July 25 that three Russian Shahed drones damaged civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast and that a Russian guided glide bomb damaged a medical facility in Kharkiv City. [79] **General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine** *Operational information as of 22:00 on 25.07.2025 regarding the Russian invasion* In total, 153 combat clashes have taken place since the beginning of this day. The invaders launched one missile and 37 air strikes, using six missiles and dropping 45 guided bombs. In addition, the Russians used 1,383 kamikaze drones and carried out 4,524 shelling attacks on the positions of our troops and populated areas. - In the North Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, Ukrainian units repelled three attacks by the occupiers today. - Since the beginning of the day, in the South Slobozhansky direction, the enemy has attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders near Vovchansk, Hlyboky, Fyholivka, and in the direction of Kozacha Lopan four times. - In the Kupiansk direction, enemy units carried out one assault, trying to break through to the positions of our defenders in the area of Stepova Novoselivka. - In the Lyman direction, since the beginning of the day, Russian invaders have attacked Ukrainian positions 22 times near the settlements of Hrekivka, Novyi Mir, Serednie, Ridkodub, Yampilivka, Kolodyazi, and Dibrova. - Currently, Ukrainian defenders are repelling five enemy attacks. - In the Siverskyi direction, the enemy attempted to break through 27 times in the areas of Hryhorivka, Verkhniokam'yanske, and Vyimka. Nine combat clashes are still ongoing. - Three combat clashes were recorded in the Kramatorsk direction, with enemy units attempting to advance in the Chasiv Yar area and towards Bila Hora. - In the Toretsk direction, the Russians attacked the positions of the Defense Forces five times. The occupiers concentrated their offensive efforts in the areas of Diliivka, Toretsk, and Rusyn Yar, where two combat clashes are currently ongoing. Since the beginning of the day, the Russians have attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 39 times in the Pokrovsk direction in the areas of the settlements of Popiv Yar, Novoekonomichne, Razine, Lysivka, Chunyishyne, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Novoukrainka, and Oleksiivka. Fighting continues in four locations.Defense forces are holding back enemy assaults, and the enemy is suffering significant losses — today, 168 occupiers were neutralized in this direction, 113 of whom were killed.Our defenders destroyed a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, a car, eight motorcycles, nine unmanned aerial vehicles, and a UAV control point. Three cars, three motorcycles, four artillery systems, and four personnel shelters were also significantly damaged. In the Novopavlivka direction, Ukrainian units stopped 13 enemy attacks on the positions of our troops near the settlements of Zelenyi Hai, Tovste, Novokhatsk, and Temyrivka, with five more combat clashes continuing to this day. In the Orikhiv direction, the invaders attempted to advance in the Kamyanske area. In the Dnipro direction, the enemy made seven unsuccessful attempts to advance, suffered losses, and retreated. In the Huliaipole direction, the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations. Today, we would like to commend the soldiers of the 140th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the Ukrainian Navy, who are effectively countering the enemy.Glory to Ukraine! [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/7/25/2335271/-Ukraine-Invasion-Day-1-249-more-drone-attacks?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=trending&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/