Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies in Donetsk Region
The situation on the front lines in Ukraine's Donetsk region has seen little change, despite reports of heavy fire from Russian forces. The Ukrainian military has confirmed that over 45 enemy attacks were repelled over the past day, with a focus on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka.
According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukrainian Land Forces, the enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with new fakes about the capture of Bakhmut. Syrskyi emphasized that "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now on their section of the front."
The fighting in the Donetsk region has been intense, particularly in Avdiivka and Mariinka. The Russians have continued to launch assaults, with some 20 being repelled by Ukrainian forces. Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in that zone, stated that there are operational successes on both sides, but acknowledged that the enemy has suffered significant losses.
Russian special forces have been introduced into the area, and Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces were advancing in the Avdiivka direction. However, Pushilin warned that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for the enemy, with both sides facing similar challenges due to terrain and weather conditions.
The Ukrainian military has maintained a strong defensive position in Bakhmut, repelling about 20 enemy attacks west of the city. Syrskyi also highlighted the importance of counter-offensives, stating that "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now on their section of the front."
The situation on the ground remains fluid and volatile, with both sides engaging in heavy fire exchanges. The Ukrainian military continues to report successes, but also acknowledges the enemy's determination to push forward despite suffering significant losses.
The situation on the front lines in Ukraine's Donetsk region has seen little change, despite reports of heavy fire from Russian forces. The Ukrainian military has confirmed that over 45 enemy attacks were repelled over the past day, with a focus on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka.
According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukrainian Land Forces, the enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with new fakes about the capture of Bakhmut. Syrskyi emphasized that "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now on their section of the front."
The fighting in the Donetsk region has been intense, particularly in Avdiivka and Mariinka. The Russians have continued to launch assaults, with some 20 being repelled by Ukrainian forces. Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in that zone, stated that there are operational successes on both sides, but acknowledged that the enemy has suffered significant losses.
Russian special forces have been introduced into the area, and Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces were advancing in the Avdiivka direction. However, Pushilin warned that the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for the enemy, with both sides facing similar challenges due to terrain and weather conditions.
The Ukrainian military has maintained a strong defensive position in Bakhmut, repelling about 20 enemy attacks west of the city. Syrskyi also highlighted the importance of counter-offensives, stating that "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now on their section of the front."
The situation on the ground remains fluid and volatile, with both sides engaging in heavy fire exchanges. The Ukrainian military continues to report successes, but also acknowledges the enemy's determination to push forward despite suffering significant losses.