143 clashes reported on frontlines over past 24 hours – General Staff
Source: Ukraine’s General Staff
One hundred forty three clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders took place over the past 24 hours, according to the Ukrainian General Staff with fiercest action unfolding in the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Toretsk sectors.
The enemy launched three missile strikes and unleashed 72 aerial attacks, including the drop of 113 guided aerial bombs. The Russian forces also conducted 5,097 artillery shellings, with 162 of those coming from multiple launch rocket systems. They also deployed 1,464 kamikaze drones.
In response, Ukraine’s missile and artillery units hit back hard, targeting 12 areas where enemy troops and equipment were concentrated. Ukrainian troops struck two air defense systems, five artillery positions, a UAV control point, and two enemy radar stations.
- Kharkove Sector: Two combat engagements occured near the villages of Lyptsi and Tykhe.
- Kupiansk Sector: Seven clashes occurred, with Ukrainian defenders fending off Russian forces near Hlushkivka, Kucheriivka, Kolisnykivka, and Stelmakhivka.
- Lyman Sector: Ukrainian forces repelled 19 enemy attacks near Cherneshchyna, Druzelubivka, Nevske, Makiivka, Dibrova, Torske, and Dronivka.
- Siversk Sector: One attack near Fedorivka was halted by Ukraine’s defense.
- Kramatorsk Sector: Ukrainian troops foiled five Russian attempts to advance near Kalynivka, Klishchiivka, Bila Hora, and Predtechyne, keeping the situation fully under control.
The enemy launched 15 attacks in the Toretsk sector, using aerial support. Ukrainian forces stood their ground in Dačne, Toretsk, and Nelipivka.
- Pokrovsk Sector: This area saw 30 enemy assaults, as Russian troops attempted advances toward Vozydvizhenka, Marynivka, Myroliubivka, and several other key locations.
- Kurakhove Sector: The situation was tense, with Ukrainian troops fending off 21 enemy assaults near Tsukuryne, Heorhiivka, Katerynivka, and other strategic points.
Meanwhile, the Vremivka Sector (near Pavlivka and Vuhledar in Donetsk) saw eight attempts by Russian forces to seize Ukrainian positions—all of which ended in failure.
- Orikhiv Sector: One assault near Novoandriivka in Zaporizhzhia was repelled.
- Prydniprovske Sector: Russian forces launched four unsuccessful attacks but were forced to retreat after taking heavy losses.
- Volyn and Polissia Sectors: The situation saw no changes and there are no signs of the enemy preparing an offensive.
Finally, Ukraine’s ongoing operation in the Kursk Sector remained active. The enemy launched 11 airstrikes using 15 guided bombs. Russia also hit Ukrainian positions with six artillery strikes from multiple rocket systems, but the Ukrainian forces held firm.
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