Ukrainian forces stand firm as enemy attacks Pokrovsk on several fronts
Photo: The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back Russian assaults near Pokrovskoe (Getty Images)
On the Pokrovsk front, Russia is attempting to break through defenses, but Ukrainian forces are holding their positions, according to the operational-strategic group of troops Khortytsia.
The highest enemy activity is recorded on the Pokrovsk front.
The Khortytsia operational group noted that Russian forces continue heavy assaults in the east.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army launched a series of attacks on Defense Forces’ positions near Rusyn Yar, Poltavka, Popiv Yar, Novoekonomichne, Rodynske, Mykolaivka, Sukhyi Yar, Zvirove, Myroliubivka, and Lysivka. Assaults were also reported in the areas of Udachne, Molodetske, Horikhove, Novoserhiivka, Dachne, and Oleksiivka.
The enemy is attempting to use its numerical advantage to advance, but Ukrainian forces are engaged in fierce fighting and preventing the enemy from making progress.
What’s happening on other parts of the front
On the Novopavlivka front, Ukrainian troops are repelling attacks near Zaporizhzhia, Voskresenka, Vilne Pole, Zelenyi Hai, Maliivka, and Myrne. Fighting is also ongoing near Malynivka on the Huliaipole front.
According to military sources, measures are being taken to prevent a deterioration of the tactical situation.
Situation on the front
Russia continues to apply intense pressure on the front, focusing its main efforts in eastern Ukraine. The enemy is using many guided bombs, kamikaze drones, and massive shelling.
The enemy carried out four missile and 64 air strikes, launching 31 missiles and dropping 112 guided bombs. Additionally, 5,706 shelling attacks were recorded, including 117 from multiple launch rocket systems. Moreover, 3,857 kamikaze drones were used.
