Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of December 6
Photo: Armed Forces of Ukraine (facebook.com/MinistryofDefence.UA)
As of the evening of December 6, the situation on the front line remained extremely tense, with the intensity of fighting in key directions demonstrating further escalation of pressure by Russian forces, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
By 22:00 Kyiv time, there had been 151 combat engagements during the day. The defense forces effectively held back the enemy’s advance, inflicting significant damage.
Russian forces carried out two missile and 27 air strikes, launched 55 rockets, and dropped 49 guided bombs.
Additionally, 3,637 kamikaze drones were used, along with 3,281 attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas.
In the Northern-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions, 122 shellings were recorded, including three involving multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern-Slobozhanskyi direction, Ukrainian units repelled six assaults in the areas of Vovchansk, Synelnykove, as well as toward Izbytske and Kolodiazne.
In the Kupiansk direction, eight attacks were stopped, and one engagement is ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces attempted to break through the defenses 13 times in the areas of Hrekivka, Serednie, Tverdokhlibove, Zarichne, and other settlements. One battle remains ongoing.
In the Sloviansk direction, defense forces repelled 12 assaults near Yampil, Dronivka, Serebrianka, Siversk, and Fedorivka. One engagement is still active.
In the Kramatorsk direction, one attack near Mynkivka was repelled.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, Russian forces attempted to advance 21 times in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Oleksandro-Shultyno, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, and near other settlements.
In the Pokrovsk direction, 39 assault attempts were recorded. Preliminary reports indicate that 83 Russian soldiers were killed and 27 wounded, with equipment, fortifications, and UAVs destroyed.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attempted to break through defenses 16 times, also carrying out airstrikes on Malomyhailivka and Danylivka. In the Huliaipole area, 14 combat engagements and several airstrikes were recorded.
In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy carried out one unsuccessful attack and struck Veselianka.
In the Prydniprovskyi direction, there were no offensive actions, but an airstrike was recorded on Olhivka. No significant changes were observed in other sections of the front.
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