Ukrainian forces repel Russian attempt to advance near Stupochky and Toretsk

Ukrainian forces repel Russian attempt to advance near Stupochky and Toretsk

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The Ukrainian Defense Forces have repelled an attempt by Russian troops to advance near the settlements of Stupochky on the Kramatorsk axis and Toretsk on the Kostiantynivka axis.

According to Ukrinform, the Operation Task Force East announced this on Facebook.

Active operations by Ukrainian units are ongoing in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration area. The enemy is suffering significant losses, the military said.

Ukrainian forces continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk. All enemy movements are detected in a timely manner, and fire is directed at the enemy.

In Myrnohrad, Ukrainian units control the northern part of the city.

Russian forces are increasing pressure on the northern part of Myrnohrad. Small-arms fighting is ongoing in the city center.

Read also: UAF stops enemy advance in Kupiansk sector

Search-and-strike operations by Ukrainian forces are being conducted to prevent further advances by the invaders, the military said.

Ukrainian units are being supplied with the necessary means to maintain combat effectiveness in low temperatures. Logistics remains challenging. Heavy drones and ground-based robotic systems are being used for resupply.

"The enemy concentrated additional reserves and attempted to advance in the areas of the settlements of Stupochky on the Kramatorsk axis and Toretsk on the Kostiantynivka axis, but was unsuccessful," the military said.

Ukrainian units are holding their designated defensive lines.

Photo: 30th Mechanized Brigade

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