Frontline update: 171 combat engagements in the past 24 hours

Source: Ukraine’s General Staff

Over the last 24 hours, on October 15, the situation on the frontlines remained intense, with 171 recorded combat engagements across various directions, according to Ukraine’s General Staff.

Russian forces launched five missile strikes using 13 missiles and 65 airstrikes, dropping 130 guided bombs. They also carried out over 4,500 shellings, including 169 from multiple rocket launch systems (MRLS).

In response, Ukraine’s defense forces struck back, hitting 20 enemy positions where Russian personnel, weapons, and equipment were concentrated. They also destroyed a ground drone control station, an artillery system, and a field ammunition depot.

Kharkiv Sector: Russian troops attacked 11 times, focusing on Vovchansk and Starytsia. Ukrainian forces held the line.

Kupiansk Sector: Heavy fighting sees no let-up, with 28 Russian assaults repelled near Kucherivka, Novoosynove, Hrushevka, Pishchane, Hlushkivka, Lozova, Kruhliakivka, Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, and Vyshneve.

Lyman Sector: Enemy troops attempted 16 attacks, aiming to break through Ukrainian defenses near Hrekivka, Makiivka, Nevske, Zarichne, and Torske.

Kramatorsk Sector: Russian forces launched three assaults near Kalynivka, Stupochky, and Predtechyne.

Toretsk Sector: With air support, the enemy mounted nine attacks around Toretsk, Dachne, and Shcherbynivka, but faced stiff resistance.

Pokrovsk Sector: Ukrainian forces fended off 26 enemy assaults near Novotroitske, Myroliubivka, Promin, Krasnyi Yar, and Krutyi Yar, with the heaviest fighting near Selydove.

Kurakhove Sector: The fiercest battles occurred here, with 40 enemy attacks repelled. Russian troops pushed hardest around Novodmytrivka and Heorhiivka, as well as Kreminna Balka, Tsukuryno, Novoselydivka, Kostyantynivka, Antonivka, and Katerynivka.

Vremivka Sector: Ukrainian forces repelled two attacks near Rozdolne and Bohoyavlenka, with Russian aviation actively targeting the area.

Orikhiv Sector: Russian troops launched attacks toward Mala Tokmachka, but defenders stood firm.

Prydniprovske Sector: Russian forces attempted five assaults on Ukrainian positions, suffering heavy losses after they were met with fierce resistance.

On the Volyn and Polissya sectors, there were no signs of enemy offensive groupings.

Meanwhile, on the border with Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russian forces continued shelling Ukrainian towns using artillery and airstrikes from their own territory.

The operation in Kursk region remains active, with Russian airstrikes continuing on their own land. There have been 16 airstrikes, dropping 23 guided bombs (KABs), alongside 191 artillery strikes.

Ukraine’s defense forces remain resilient, as the struggle on all fronts continues. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation.

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