Russian forces intensify efforts to encircle Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad – military
According to Ukrinform, the Operation Task Force East announced this on Facebook.
Ukrainian units operating in the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force East are holding back Russian pressure. Over the past day, they repelled 48 assault attacks.
Ukrainian forces continue active operations in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration area.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders stopped 21 Russian assault and offensive actions near Rodynske, Kotlyne, Filiia, and toward Novooleksandrivka and Novopidhorodnie.
According to preliminary estimates, Ukrainian forces destroyed nine vehicles, 24 pieces of specialized equipment, two UAV control points, and an ammunition depot in this sector.
In addition, two artillery systems, ten vehicles, and nine Russian personnel shelters were struck.
Military officials noted that "the enemy has intensified efforts to encircle Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, increasing pressure from the settlements of Kotlyne and Rodynske." "Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are countering these intentions. In particular, enhanced aerial reconnaissance is being conducted and additional mining of likely enemy advance routes is underway."
At the same time, Russian forces continue attempts to advance in small assault groups from the northwestern part of Pokrovsk toward Hryshyne. If enemy units infiltrate the outskirts of this settlement, Ukrainian forces detect and eliminate the remaining assault groups of Russian invaders. The enemy is suffering significant losses in personnel and equipment, the military said.
Search-and-strike operations are being conducted to prevent further enemy advances. Combat equipment that Russian forces attempt to use to support their assault groups is being destroyed.
Search-and-strike operations by Ukrainian units are also ongoing in Myrnohrad and its outskirts. Russian forces continue to employ small infantry group tactics, which critically depletes their manpower.
Overall, within the area of responsibility of the Operation Task Force East, Russian losses remain the highest – 274 troops over the past day.
In addition, 1,647 UAVs of various types and 101 other weapons and pieces of equipment were destroyed.
Military officials stressed that Ukrainian forces are focusing not only on eliminating Russian infantry, but also drone operators. Over the past day, 30 Russian UAV control points were struck.
