No breach of defenses at Chasiv Yar – 24th Brigade spokeperson

The 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade that is defending Chasiv Yar  has denied reports that Russian forces have managed to breach Ukrainian defenses near this strategic town. Brigade spokesperson Andrii Polukhin argued that Russian troops have not advanced beyond the Kanal neighborhood while their infantry attempts to advance are quickly neutralized by Ukrainian drones.

Meanwhile, brigade press officer Ivan Petrychak had admitted on a national telethon that Russian forces had “temporarily” broken through the defense line, but reassured that intense fighting continues and there is no threat of a “critical collapse” of the defenses.

Polukhin added that Russian forces are attempting to operate in small infantry groups, but they are unable to dig in they because of  ‘swift countermeasures’ by Ukrainian defense units who are defending despite waves of drone attacks and shelling.

The contested town has long remained one of the flashpoint on the frontlines.