Ukraine's Defense Forces report loss of some positions on Kurakhove axis
Photo: Ukraine's Defense Forces reported the loss of some positions near Kurakhove (Getty Images)
Ukrainian forces have lost certain positions on the Kurakhove frontline as the enemy continues to accumulate forces, the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Grouping of Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
According to the statement, enemy activity remains high in the Kurakhove direction. In the urban areas of Kurakhove and the regions of Dalne, Dachne, and Uspenivka, enemy assault groups are persistently attempting to breach the defense of Ukrainian forces.
"Some defensive positions have been lost. The enemy continues to build up forces for further attacks," the statement says.
Screenshot from deepstatemap.live
Fighting for Kurakhove
The Kurakhove direction remains one of the most intense battlegrounds. Over the past day alone, 36 enemy attacks were recorded in this area.
The Russian army is striving to capture the city of Kurakhove and nearby settlements. In recent days, the enemy has made some advances in this direction.
Earlier, reports circulated online about Ukrainian forces being encircled near the settlements of Uspenivka and Trudove close to Kurakhove. However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have denied this, clarifying that troops were strategically withdrawn from the area.
