Russia intensifying pressure on Myrnohrad despite heavy losses – military

This was reported on Facebook by the Operation Task Force East according to Ukrinform.

Units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force East have been holding back the enemy and have repelled 41 Russian assault attempts since the start of the day.

Active combat operations are ongoing in the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad agglomeration. The enemy is suffering significant losses, the military said.

In the areas of the settlements of Zatyshok and Nove Shakhove, Russian forces have concentrated additional reserves and attempted to advance in small infantry groups, taking advantage of difficult weather conditions.

Enemy groups are being detected in time by reconnaissance and destroyed. Ukrainian units are holding their designated defensive lines.

The Defense Forces continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk. All Russian movements are promptly detected, and fire is being directed at the enemy.

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

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

The Ukrainian Defense Forces are conducting search-and-strike operations to prevent further advances by the invaders. Enemy combat equipment that Russian forces attempt to use to support their assault groups is being destroyed.

Ukrainian units are being supplied with the necessary means to maintain combat effectiveness in low-temperature conditions. Logistics remain difficult, and heavy drones and ground robotic systems are being used for resupply.

As reported by Ukrinform, since the start of the day, there have been 80 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the heaviest fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.

Photo: Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office