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Ukrainian general makes crucial statement about situation on Tavria front

Ukrainian general makes crucial statement about situation on Tavria front Photo: no losses of borders, districts or positions in the Tavria direction over the day (Getty Images).
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops prevented the loss of borders, areas, and positions in the Tavria direction. This also applies to the Avdiivka direction, according to Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, commander of the Tavria Operational and Strategic Group of Troops.

"Our defenders are steadfastly holding the line and conducting active operations in the designated areas. No losses of borders, districts, or positions have been allowed," he notes.

Russian attacks

Over the past day, the Russians launched 25 air and 3 missile strikes in the Tavria operational area, conducted 53 combat engagements, and made 906 attacks and 93 strikes with kamikaze drones.

Russian losses in Tavria direction

Total Russian losses in the Tavria direction over the last day amounted to 426 men (killed and wounded), 1 tank, 5 armored combat vehicles, 3 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 9 vehicles, and 1 unit of special equipment.

"287 UAVs of various types were neutralized or destroyed. Ukrainian defense forces destroyed 4 more Russian ammunition depots. Over the last two days, 5 more Russian occupants were taken prisoner," adds Tarnavskyi.

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated almost 1200 Russian invaders. The total losses of the Russian army in personnel since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine amounted to about 417,950 troops. In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 42 vehicles and 22 artillery systems of the Russians.

Situation at front

Over the past day, 78 combat engagements took place in Ukraine's frontline. Russian occupants continue to exert pressure in the Avdiivka direction and have significantly intensified their activity in the Novopavlivka direction. In the Kherson direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold their positions and repel the attacks of the Russian occupation forces.