Intense fighting at Toretsk front, – General Staff report
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine/ Facebook
Ukraine’s General Staff said July 4 was marked by a ‘tense’ situation at Toretsk front with 130 combat clashes reported over the day.
Russian forces launched one missile strike, 38 airstrikes using 76 guided bombs, and deployed 473 kamikaze drones. They also conducted over 2,800 artillery strikes targeting Ukrainian positions and civilian areas.
Khariv front remains unchanged. Backed by aviation, Russian troops launched 18 attacks at Sotnytskyi Kozachok, Hlyboke, Lyptsi, and Vovchansk. Ukrainian forces repelled 14 assaults, with four clashes ongoing.
Enemy losses included 128 casualties, one artillery system, two tanks, six armoured vehicles, and six trucks. Additionally, 43 enemy personnel shelters and an ammunition depot were hit.
At Kypyansk, Russian forces attempted four attacks near Synkivka, Stelmakhivka, and Novoselivka. At Lyman, Russian troops made 14 attempts to advance near Hrekivka, Makiivka, and Terny. Ukrainian troops repelled 13 assaults, with one combat engagement ongoing near Nevske.
Meanwhile, at Siversk, Russian forces launched eight attacks at Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske, and Vyiimka. Four attacks were repelled, with four clashes continuing.
At Kramatorsk, Russian forces launched 14 assaults near Kalynivka, Hryhorivka, and Klishchiivka. Eleven attacks were repelled, with three ongoing. Ukrainian forces maintain control
A “highly tense” situation was reported at Toretsk – 18 unsuccessful Russian attacks came near Pivnichne, Toretsk, and New York.
“High combat intensity” with 33 clashes was recorded at Pokrovsk . Ukrainian units repelled 23 attacks, with ten still ongoing. Enemy losses included 234 casualties, one tank, and one armoured vehicle.
At Kurakhovе, Ukrainian troops dealt with ten assaults – nine of them were repelled while one combat engagement is still ongoing at Krasnohorivka, Nevelske, and Paraskoviivka.
At Vremivka, seven enemy assaults came near Vodyane and Makarivka- they were pushed back, one combat clash is still ongoing.
At Orikhiv, two attacks came near Mala Tokmachka and Robotyne, while Prydniprovske front saw two Russian attempts to capture Ukrainian positions near Krynyky.
In its Jul. 5 update, the General Staff stressed , “Ukrainian defenders are effectively holding their ground against Russian forces. The 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade must be given credit as they show courage, repelling attacks and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.”
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