Russian troops intensify pressure in northern Donetsk region, focus on Lyman sector – Syrskyi

This was reported by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Facebook following a working visit to frontline units, according to Ukrinform.

“I spent the day to visiting units carrying out combat missions in the Donetsk region. The hottest directions remain Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka. The enemy is also increasing pressure in the north part of Donetsk region, in the Lyman sector,” Syrskyi noted.

According to him, Ukrainian units are engaged in intense defensive battles against superior Russian forces, repelling assaults and, in some areas, conducting active countermeasures.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces spoke with brigade and corps commanders to gather detailed information about the situation on the battlefield and within command structures. Based on these reports, decisions were made to strengthen the resilience of the defense, he said.

“The Armed Forces are fully aware of their vital mission and remain capable of fulfilling their tasks. We are defending and liberating Ukrainian territory. Units in the Donetsk region are receiving comprehensive support and reinforcements to do so,” Syrskyi emphasized.

He also expressed gratitude to Ukrainian soldiers who, under the most difficult conditions, maintain their spirit, hold the line, and destroy the enemy.

As reported by Ukrinform, there were 175 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front line on August 19, with 50 of them occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.

Photo credit: Syrskyi, Facebook