Russians intensifying pressure on northern Myrnohrad, street fighting ongoing – military

This was reported on Facebook by the Operation Task Force East, as cited by Ukrinform.

Units of the Defense Forces in the Operation Task Force East operational zone have repelled 51 Russian assaults since the start of the day.

Active operations continue in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration. The enemy is sustaining significant losses, the military emphasized.

The Defense Forces continue to control the northern part of Pokrovsk. All enemy movements are detected in a timely manner, and fire is brought down on them.

In Myrnohrad, Ukrainian units control the northern part of the town. Russian forces are increasing pressure there. Street fighting is ongoing in the town center.

Search-and-strike operations by Ukrainian forces are being conducted to prevent further enemy advancement. Russian combat equipment attempting to support assault groups is being destroyed.

In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian attacks took place near Stupochky.

The situation remains difficult in the Orikhovo-Vasylivka area.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding the line. Artillery and UAV units are striking enemy concentrations and logistics routes. Russian troops are suffering significant losses, the military stressed.

As reported by Ukrinform, 74 clashes occurred between Ukrainian and Russian forces since the start of the day, with the heaviest pressure on the Pokrovsk direction.