Russian forces attempting to establish foothold toward Kostiantynivka in Toretsk sector – military

Dmytro Zaporozhets, spokesperson for the Luhansk Operational and Tactical Group, announced this on Ukrainian television, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"The enemy is currently most active in the Toretsk sector. On average, there have been around 15 to 16 assault operations per day over the past week. Today, they are trying to build on their momentum toward the settlement of Yablunivka, with the goal of further advancement toward Kostiantynivka," Zaporozhets said.

He stressed that the occupiers are sparing no resources to minimize resistance from the Ukrainian Defense Forces and to enable movement toward Yablunivka while establishing a foothold in the direction of Kostiantynivka.

"The enemy is actively using motorcycles, taking advantage of the fact that there are small settlements along the way that can be quickly reached with such equipment. They are attempting to concentrate forces there, moving through wooded areas from one tree line to another," he added.

Zaporozhets said that Ukrainian forces are actively disrupting all enemy movements, including those involving motorcycles.

"Overall, the Toretsk sector is currently the most difficult, as the enemy is focusing its main efforts there, employing all available means of firepower — FPV drones, fiber-optic-guided drones, and the full range of such assets — alongside assault operations with the use of motorcycles," he said.

He also reported an increase in the use of Russian tactical aircraft in the Toretsk sector.

"The enemy is capable of deploying glide bombs on these settlements, destroying civilian infrastructure and any potential shelters used by the Defense Forces, as well as targeting wooded areas," Zaporozhets concluded.

Photo: General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces