Ukrainian forces strike seven Russian troop and equipment concentrations, says General Staff
Photo: The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed seven areas of Russian equipment and forces (Getty Images)
Ukrainian forces have destroyed seven Russian concentrations of troops and equipment. The General Staff on Telegram reported on combat operations along key frontline directions.
Over the past 24 hours, 120 combat engagements were recorded along the front lines.
In total, the enemy carried out 135 airstrikes, using 249 guided bombs, and conducted over 6,600 artillery shellings, including 157 from multiple rocket launcher systems. During the day, the occupiers launched 2,709 kamikaze drones.
"Over the past day, aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces hit seven concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment, six artillery systems, two command points, and three air defense systems of the Russian invaders," the General Staff writes.
Situation on the frontline
In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy attempted several attacks on the Defense Forces' positions. However, two enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups, operating in the directions of Ridne (Perovske) and Tykhyi, were neutralized.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy launched two attacks in the areas of Zahrizove and Nova Kruhliakivka, but both were repelled by the defense forces.
The enemy also attacked the Lyman direction. Specifically, 18 attacks were recorded near the settlements of Nadia, Tverdokhlibove, and Novomykhailivka. In addition, enemy efforts were directed towards advancing in the directions of Olhivka, Hrekivka, Zelena Dolyna, Zarichne, and Torske. All attacks were repelled, but the situation remains tense, and the enemy continues attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense.
In the Siversk direction, the enemy launched several attacks on Hryhorivka and Bilohorivka. The Ukrainian forces successfully repelled three enemy attempts to advance.
In the Kramatorsk direction, 11 combat engagements were recorded near Chasiv Yar and in the directions of Predtechne and Andriivka.
In the Toretsk direction, the enemy conducted 16 attacks in the areas of Dachne, Dilivka, Shcherbynivka, and Toretsk.
The Pokrovsk direction became one of the most critical for the enemy: our defenders stopped 31 assault and offensive attempts by the aggressor. The enemy tried to break through the defense near the settlements of Kalynove, Yelyzavetivka, Uspenivka, Lysivka, Novoserhiivka, Troitske, Kotliarivka, Preobrazhenka, and Vodiane Druhe, but all these attacks were repelled.
In the Novopavlivka direction, the enemy attempted five attacks, mostly near Kostiantynopol and in the direction of Shevchenko, but could not break through the Ukrainian defense. The enemy continues its attempts to break through, but is losing both equipment and personnel.
In the Hulyaipole direction, the enemy did not carry out offensive actions but continued shelling, indicating a persistent threat.
In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy launched one attack towards Mali Shcherbaky, which was repelled by the Ukrainian forces.
In the Prydniprovskyi direction, the enemy attempted to advance towards our positions four times. All of these attempts were successfully halted, and the enemy suffered significant losses.
In the operational zone in the Kursk region, 23 combat engagements of varying intensity took place. Additionally, the enemy carried out 71 airstrikes, using 133 guided bombs, and conducted 542 artillery attacks on Ukrainian positions.
In the Volyn and Polissia directions, there are no signs of the formation of enemy offensive groups. However, the situation remains under the control of the Ukrainian forces.
Russian losses
As a reminder, yesterday's Russian losses amounted to 1,220 personnel.
Ukrainian forces also destroyed 12 tanks, 33 armored combat vehicles, 71 artillery systems, one air defense system, 147 operational-tactical UAVs, 143 vehicles, one unit of special equipment, and one heavy flamethrower system of the invaders.
