189 combat clashes reported in the past 24 hours- frontline update
Source: Ukraine’s General Staff
On September 25, a total of 189 combat engagements were recorded across the entire front line, according to the General Staff of Ukraine.
Kharkiv Sector: Russian forces launched three attacks near the settlements of Vovchansk and Tykhe.
Kupiansk Sector: Ukrainian positions faced ten assaults in areas near Petropavlivka, Synkivka, Kolisnykivka, Hlushkivka, Stelmakhivka, and toward Lozova.
Lyman Sector: The enemy attacked 21 times, attempting to advance near seven settlements, as they were trying to push towards Hrekivka and Novolyubivka.
Kramatorsk Sector: Russian troops launched eight assaults near Hryhorivka, Chasiv Yar, and Klishchiivka.
Toretsk Sector: Supported by aviation, the enemy conducted ten attacks near Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, and Nelipivka.
Pokrovsk Sector: Ukrainian defenders halted 54 assaults toward Novotoretske, Lysivka, Novohrodivka, Hrodivka, Kostyantynivka, and Selydove. Nearly half of these attacks targeted the Selydove area, which was also targeted with guided bombs.
Kurakhove Sector: Ukrainian forces repelled 25 attacks near Tsukuryne, Hirnyk, Maksymilianivka, and Heorhiivka.
Vremivka Sector: Russian troops carried out eight assaults near Vuhledar and Vodiane.
Orikhiv Sector: Russian forces made five attempts to advance toward Ukrainian positions near Robotyne and Novoandriivka.
Prydniprovia Sector: Russian invaders launched two assaults on Ukrainian positions but were met with fierce resistance and suffered losses.
Volyn and Polissia Sectors: There were no signs of enemy offensive group formations.
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