Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance near Kostiantynopol, search for enemy personnel ongoing
Illustrative photo: The Armed Forces of Ukraine stopped the enemy's offensive near Kostiantynopol (Vitalii Nosach/RBC-Ukraine)
The Russian army has intensified its activities in the Novopavlivka direction. There, the enemy advanced towards Kostiantynopol and Burlatske, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Operational-Strategic Group Khortytsia.
According to the Ukrainian military, Russian troops used motorized equipment to deliver assault groups. However, as a result of Ukraine's artillery and drone operators' work on the battlefield, nine enemy motorcycles were destroyed or damaged.
"The search and elimination of enemy personnel continues. Ukrainian soldiers are holding the defense, destroying the superior forces of the occupiers," the statement says.
In addition, in the Lyman direction, the Russian army attempted to storm the positions of Ukrainian forces near the settlements of Katerynivka, Novoliubivka, Nove, and in the Serebryansky Forest. The worsening of the tactical situation was prevented.
Russian losses
Over the past day, missile forces and artillery of Ukraine's Defense Forces hit three areas where Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment were concentrated, as well as an enemy command post, and the Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system.
In total, during the past day, the Russian invaders lost 1,300 military personnel.
Also, over the past day, 98 combat clashes were recorded along the entire front line. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the enemy's pressure, inflicting significant losses on Russian forces.
