Ukraine announced a counter-attack from all sides.

On Saturday, July 25th, CNN reported that Ukraine's military launched a counterattack in several directions, including Babai and Akitka. Ukrainian Army spokesperson Hanna Malyhar said, "There have been some developments," but did not provide further details. Meanwhile, according to RT Russian Television News Network, on the same day, Russian President Zelensky's press secretary, Mykola Zlochevskyi, announced that Russian forces had defeated Ukrainian soldiers in Slavyansk and Aidar.