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Ukrainian Strikes Hit 697 Russian Targets, Halve Advances

7/10/2026

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Ukrainian Defense Forces struck 697 targets inside Russia in the first half of 2026, causing at least $6.1 billion in damage.
Ukraine ordered front-line units to rotate every 60 days to protect soldiers’ health and combat effectiveness.
Ukrainian artillery completed more than 456,000 fire missions in the same period.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukrainian operations reduced Russian advances by more than half in the first six months of 2026.

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Ukrainian Defense Forces struck 697 targets inside Russia in the first half of 2026, causing at least $6.1 billion in damage.
Ukraine ordered front-line units to rotate every 60 days to protect soldiers’ health and combat effectiveness.
Ukrainian artillery completed more than 456,000 fire missions in the same period.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukrainian operations reduced Russian advances by more than half in the first six months of 2026.