Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of October 12
Russian forces continue to attack the Ukrainian Armed Forces in four directions (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Since the beginning of October 12, 153 combat engagements have been reported along the front lines. The situation remains particularly intense in the Kupiansk, Kurakhove, Toretsk, and Pokrovsk directions, according to the evening briefing from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Enemy shelling
Russian forces launched one missile strike on Ukrainian territory with three missiles, carried out 61 airstrikes, dropped 106 guided aerial bombs, and deployed 399 kamikaze drones. Additionally, the enemy conducted 3,275 shelling attacks on the positions of our forces and populated areas.
Frontline situation
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy stormed the positions of Ukrainian forces 23 times in the areas of Petropavlivka, Kucherivka, Kolisnykivka, Kruhlyakivka, and Myasozharivka. Fighting continues near Stepova Novoselivka, Pishchane, Vyshneve, and Lozova.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces attempted to advance 19 times in the areas of Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Nevske, Novosadove, and Torske. Ukrainian defenders are holding the line steadfastly, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
In the Siversk direction, the opponent launched five attacks, concentrating their efforts mainly around Verkhnokamyanske, Ivano-Darivka, and Vyyimka. One engagement is still ongoing in this area.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the Russian army attacked the Defense Forces nine times, attempting to break through our defenses near Kalynivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky. The situation remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.
In the Toretsk direction, the Russian army launched 14 attacks, supported by aviation, near Toretsk and in the vicinity of Shcherbynivka. Ongoing engagements are still taking place.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the intensity of hostilities remains high, with the number of engagements increasing to 27. The Russian forces continue to press our positions near the populated areas of Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Krutyi Yar, Selydove, Novotroitske, Myrnohrad, and Mykhailivka. Our defenders have repelled 24 attacks, with three engagements still ongoing.
Preliminary losses for the Russian army amount to 287 troops killed and wounded. Additionally, one tank, five armored combat vehicles, three artillery systems, and seven vehicles have been destroyed, while one tank and two artillery systems have been damaged.
In the Kurakhove direction, there have been 47 combat engagements of varying intensity at this time of day. The Russian forces have most actively attempted to advance in the areas of Izmailivka, Hirnyk, Kurakhove, Zhelane Druhe, Tsukuryne, Novodmytrivka, Novoselidivka, Heorhiyivka, Kostiantynivka, Kurakhove, Zoriane, Dalne, and Antonivka.
Preliminary losses for the enemy in this direction amount to 104 troops killed and wounded. One tank, seven armored combat vehicles, and two vehicles have been destroyed, 53 drones have been suppressed, and another tank has been significantly damaged.
In the Vremivka direction, the Russian army, with air support, has launched four assaults on the front line of our defenses in the area of Bohoyavlenka today.
In the Prydniprovskyi direction, nine attempts by the enemy to seize our forces' positions have been unsuccessful.
It is important to note that Russian forces attempted to reclaim territory captured by the Armed Forces in the Kursk region. However, our defenders mounted a strong resistance.
Additionally, Ukrainian forces have dismantled a Russian assault brigade that committed brutal abuses against Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Meanwhile, the National Guard has uncovered a mole collaborating with the Russians. The serviceman was leaking information about aircraft movements in the Sumy region to the Russian army.
