Missile

Missile event in Ukraine on Sun 20th July 2025

20th July 2025

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On 20 July 2025, Russian forces struck (likely using long-range drones and ballistic missiles) Ukrainian mechanized brigades and territorial defense forces (coded to Kostiantynivka) across 5 locations, some near Dronivka, Donetsk. According to Russian sources, across 5 locations, Ukrainian forces lost 3 AFVs, including the U.S.-made 'M113', 5 cars/vehicles, 2 artillery, 2 field ammo depots, 3 warehouses and up to 140 Ukrainian soldiers were killed near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Dronivka, Zakitne and Siversk [Russian MoD reported 140 fatalities. Coded as 10 fatalities split across 5 events. 2 fatalities coded to this event].

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