**Ukraine Signs Historic Arms Deal**
Ukraine has signed a direct arms deal with the German company Rheinmetall. This is a big moment for Ukraine, as it shows that Western countries are increasing their support.
**Russian Troops Under Pressure**
Russian soldiers have been trying to cross the Dnipro River in eastern Ukraine, but they have been failing. Ukrainian partisans say that Russian troops’ morale has been weakened by these failures. Some Russian soldiers are even trying to avoid new battles.
**North Korean Losses**
North Korea’s military has lost over 1,000 soldiers in the first week of fighting in Russia’s Kursk region. They were able to secure a position in the northern forest, but they didn’t do a good job of hiding their forces. As a result, they came under attack from Ukrainian artillery and drones.
**Battle Updates**
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says that Ukraine has retaken some positions in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. However, Russia is still making gains in eastern Ukraine and Kursk Oblast. Ukrainian forces are fighting to keep control of key areas like Kupiansk and Toretsk.
**Russian Losses**
Russia’s military losses are mounting. Since the start of the invasion, they have lost:
* Over 776,000 soldiers
* 9,615 tanks
* 19,885 armored vehicles
* 21,313 artillery systems
* Many other vehicles, aircraft, and ships