Ukrainian forces repel 191 Russian assaults in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 191 combat engagements on July 29, 2026, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. Ukrainian defenders reportedly repelled 40 Russian attacks in these sectors. Russian forces utilized nearly 200 guided aerial bombs and over 5,500 kamikaze drones during the offensive. Ukrainian troops eliminated 34 Russian soldiers in the Pokrovsk sector alone while destroying several artillery systems and a drone command post.
Date: July 29, 2026
Location: Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 34
Source: Ukrinform