Ukrainian Armed Forces advance in Donetsk region - General Staff on progress at the front
Ukrainian Armed Forces advance in the Donetsk region (Photo: Getty Images)
Ukrainian defenders have liberated the village of Staromaiorske in the western part of the Donetsk region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are also continuing offensive operations near Bakhmut, as reported by the spokesperson of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Andriy Kovalov, during a televised marathon.
He stated that the Defense Forces are conducting offensive operations on three fronts - Bakhmut, Melitopol, and Berdyansk.
"Under intense enemy aviation and artillery fire, Ukrainian soldiers have liberated the settlement of Staromaiorske in the Donetsk region. They are consolidating their positions on the achieved frontlines, inflicting artillery fire on detected enemy targets, and carrying out counter-battery measures," the spokesperson announced.
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According to him, the Russian occupiers attempted to regain lost positions in the areas of Rivnopillya and Makarivka in the Donetsk region but were unsuccessful. Additionally, the aggressors offer strong resistance, shift their units, and actively employ reserves.
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Furthermore, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are conducting offensive actions north and south of Bakhmut. At the same time, defenders are holding back the Russian troops' advancement on the Lyman and Bakhmut fronts.
"The enemy is launching unsuccessful offensives in Nadiya, west and south of Klishchiivka. The enemy is putting up fierce resistance, utilizing reserves, and suffering significant losses. Heavy fighting continues. During the past day, there were 30 combat engagements," Kovalov stated.
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Liberation of Staromaiorske
The Ukrainian Defense Forces reported successes in the Staromaiorske area earlier this week. Defenders had advanced 500 meters along the front line.
Yesterday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian troops had liberated the settlement of Staromaiorske. The area is still being cleared of the enemy's presence.
