Russian breakthrough blocked: Ukraine's Forces begin clearing operations in Dobropillia area
Illustrative photo: Russian breakthrough near Dobropillia stalled (Getty Images)
Over the past three days, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have stopped and blocked an attempt by Russian forces to break through near Dobropillia. Clearing operations are underway in several settlements that Russia managed to reach, according to a statement from the Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine.
Over the past three days, in the defense sector in the Pokrovsk direction, the Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, together with adjacent and subordinate units, has stopped the enemy’s advance. As a result of search-and-strike operations, the following settlements have been cleared: Hruzke, Rubizhne, Novovodiane, Petrivka, Vesele, and Zolotyi Kolodiaz, the report states.
Due to active combat operations, Russian forces have suffered heavy losses in personnel and equipment:
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Killed: 271 personnel
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Wounded: 101 personnel
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Captured: 13 Russians
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Destroyed: 1 tank
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Destroyed: 2 armored vehicles
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Destroyed or damaged: 37 units of motor vehicles and motorcycles
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Destroyed: 3 artillery guns
"Stabilization operations on the Dobropillia direction continue. Success has been achieved thanks to coordinated and well-organized actions. The corps command thanks all units actively participating in this direction," the statement adds.
Photo: Situation in the Dobropillia area (Deep State)
Situation near Dobropillia
Recently, information appeared online suggesting that Russian forces had made significant advances in the Dobropillia area, as indicated by an interactive map from DeepStateMap.
Following this, Viktor Trehubov, a representative of the Dnipro operational-strategic group, clarified that only small enemy groups of a few individuals had advanced. By August 14, the General Staff reported that the situation had stabilized.
On August 15, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that Russian attempts to "show force" near Dobropillia resulted in heavy losses for the Russian troops. He also announced the strengthening of defenses in the Dobropillia area to prevent similar situations in the future.
