Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Repels Russian Attacks as Battle Rages On.
The situation on the front lines in eastern Ukraine remained largely unchanged, despite intense fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops. According to reports from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, over 45 enemy attacks were repelled in the past 24 hours, with a focus on key areas such as Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka.
Heavy artillery fire was reported from various parts of the Donetsk region, where Russian forces have been attempting to dislodge Ukrainian defenses. The General Staff confirmed that there were 17 air strikes and over 20 strikes by multiple launch rocket systems.
The situation in Bakhmut remains a point of contention, with the enemy trying to take full control of the city. However, Ukrainian defense forces repelled about 20 enemy attacks west of the city, according to reports from Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces.
In a recent statement, Syrskyi claimed that the Russians are "weakening and trying to cover up their failures with new fakes about the capture of Bakhmut." He also emphasized the importance of every soldier's efforts in maintaining momentum for a potential counter-offensive.
Meanwhile, fighting is intensifying in other areas, including the Avdiivka region, where Russian forces have surrounded the area on three sides. Social media videos show both sides engaged in heavy fire, with claims from Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, that Russian forces are making progress in the direction.
Despite these challenges, Ukrainian forces have reported some operational successes in the Donetsk area, including taking key positions and gaining a strategic advantage. Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the zone, confirmed that Russian special forces had been introduced in the area, but also noted significant losses suffered by the enemy.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides facing difficulties due to challenging weather conditions and terrain. However, it appears that Ukrainian forces are holding their ground, despite intense pressure from Russian troops.
The situation on the front lines in eastern Ukraine remained largely unchanged, despite intense fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops. According to reports from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, over 45 enemy attacks were repelled in the past 24 hours, with a focus on key areas such as Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka.
Heavy artillery fire was reported from various parts of the Donetsk region, where Russian forces have been attempting to dislodge Ukrainian defenses. The General Staff confirmed that there were 17 air strikes and over 20 strikes by multiple launch rocket systems.
The situation in Bakhmut remains a point of contention, with the enemy trying to take full control of the city. However, Ukrainian defense forces repelled about 20 enemy attacks west of the city, according to reports from Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces.
In a recent statement, Syrskyi claimed that the Russians are "weakening and trying to cover up their failures with new fakes about the capture of Bakhmut." He also emphasized the importance of every soldier's efforts in maintaining momentum for a potential counter-offensive.
Meanwhile, fighting is intensifying in other areas, including the Avdiivka region, where Russian forces have surrounded the area on three sides. Social media videos show both sides engaged in heavy fire, with claims from Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, that Russian forces are making progress in the direction.
Despite these challenges, Ukrainian forces have reported some operational successes in the Donetsk area, including taking key positions and gaining a strategic advantage. Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the zone, confirmed that Russian special forces had been introduced in the area, but also noted significant losses suffered by the enemy.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides facing difficulties due to challenging weather conditions and terrain. However, it appears that Ukrainian forces are holding their ground, despite intense pressure from Russian troops.