Russian forces continue to intensify their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk region, despite a reported lack of significant gains at the front lines. The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported that more than 45 enemy attacks were repelled over the past day, with most occurring around Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka.
Heavy fire was exchanged between Ukrainian and Russian forces in these areas, with the Russians reportedly trying to take control of key locations. However, Ukrainian military officials claim that the enemy is weakening and attempting to cover up its failures by spreading false reports about capturing Bakhmut.
The Ukrainian Land Forces' commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now on their section of the front." He also claimed that Russian forces are suffering significant losses and do not have an equal amount of equipment or ammunition to launch attacks.
In the Avdiivka area, both Ukrainian and Russian forces were engaged in intense firefights. The Russians had attempted to surround the city from three sides but were met with fierce resistance. Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces were making progress in the direction, but acknowledged that the situation was becoming increasingly difficult.
Meanwhile, Russian special forces have been deployed in the Donetsk area. Despite the heavy fighting and reported losses on both sides, Ukrainian officials remain cautious about predicting a turning point in the conflict.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides suffering significant casualties and continuing to exchange fire. The Ukrainian military is urging all soldiers to maintain their vigilance and continue to push back against the Russian forces.
Heavy fire was exchanged between Ukrainian and Russian forces in these areas, with the Russians reportedly trying to take control of key locations. However, Ukrainian military officials claim that the enemy is weakening and attempting to cover up its failures by spreading false reports about capturing Bakhmut.
The Ukrainian Land Forces' commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that "the forward movement of our entire army depends on what every soldier is doing right now on their section of the front." He also claimed that Russian forces are suffering significant losses and do not have an equal amount of equipment or ammunition to launch attacks.
In the Avdiivka area, both Ukrainian and Russian forces were engaged in intense firefights. The Russians had attempted to surround the city from three sides but were met with fierce resistance. Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces were making progress in the direction, but acknowledged that the situation was becoming increasingly difficult.
Meanwhile, Russian special forces have been deployed in the Donetsk area. Despite the heavy fighting and reported losses on both sides, Ukrainian officials remain cautious about predicting a turning point in the conflict.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides suffering significant casualties and continuing to exchange fire. The Ukrainian military is urging all soldiers to maintain their vigilance and continue to push back against the Russian forces.