Defense Forces repositioned to more advantageous positions near Myrnohrad – 7th Air Assault Corps

Situation near Myrnohrad

The military noted that the situation in the Myrnohrad area remains difficult. Despite this, Ukrainian defenders from the 7th Air Assault Corps continue to carry out their missions and hold their designated lines.

Russian forces have been intensively attacking Myrnohrad with KABs (guided aerial bombs). Over the past week alone, 21 aerial bombs were dropped on the city.

The 7th Air Assault Corps also noted that the Russian forces are carrying out heavy assaults in an attempt to break through and gain a foothold on the southeastern outskirts of the city. Ukrainian troops are eliminating Russia’s assault groups. In particular, over the past day, 17 Russian soldiers were killed. Another one was captured after attempting to find food.

Defense Forces maneuver

"By order of the command, units of the Defense Forces carried out an organized maneuver in the area of the settlements of Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar. Personnel were repositioned to more advantageous positions," the 7th Air Assault Corps reported.

Photo: Lysivka and Sukhyi Yar on the map (screenshot)

They clarified that the maneuver was carried out to preserve the lives of soldiers, improve the logistical support of the formation, and straighten the defensive line.

"For security reasons, information about the operation was not disclosed for some time to avoid risks of its disruption," the military added.

Fighting in the Pokrovsk area

Earlier, Serhiy Lefter, an officer in the 7th Rapid Response Corps’ communications department, told RBC-Ukraine that Russian troops are using their reserves in an attempt to take control of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.