Ukraine Army regains two villages, kills 89 invaders on Tuesday
The Ukrainian military over the past day cleared the villages of Andriyivka and Lozove of Russian invasion forces.
That’s according to Operational Command South, Ukrinform reports.
"Over the previous night, in our area of responsibility, a massive missile attack was carried out on Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. Tactical and strategic aviation was involved. Five Kh-59 missiles were fired, hitting the recreational infrastructure of the Zatoka resort village and a private estate. Two country houses were destroyed and burned down, while two recreation centers and two diners suffered significant destruction, including from the ensuing fire. Two civilians were injured," the report reads.
Simultaneously with the missile attack by strategic aviation using Kh-22 missiles and the strike on the regional center’s port infrastructure, the enemy attacked the Mykolayiv region with more modified ammunition, launched by the S-300 air defense system. A critical infrastructure facility, a parking lot, and a transport infrastructure object in the Olshansk community were affected. There were no casualties in the attack.
Throughout the day, the enemy made an attempt to restore lost positions by launching a counteroffensive toward Bruskinske – Bilohirka, while seeing no success. In Mykolaiv region, the Ukrainian forces downed an Eleron-3 UAV, which had been deployed on an aerial reconnaissance mission. Also, Russia’s Lancet-type kamikaze drone, which the invaders tried to use to attack the Ukrainian radar was destroyed by small arms fire.
"Four strikes were launched against the enemy with the use of attack aircraft, bombers, and helicopters. Four enemy strongholds in the area of Andriyivka, Bilohirka and Blahodatne were hit. Thus, Andriyivka was liberated and finally cleared of the Russian occupation forces, as well as Lozove, where Ukrainian troops had reliably secured regained ground a few days earlier," the Ukrainian military emphasizes.
During the day, the missile and artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine maintained fire control of the main transport arteries of the temporarily occupied territories in Kherson region. A total of 300 fire missions were completed.
As noted, the confirmed enemy losses include 89 soldiers, a T-62 main battle tank, Msta-S and Msta-B howitzers, a Sani mortar complex, two armored combat vehicles, six other vehicles, and an ammunition depot.
"The group of 11 Russian Navy warships continues maneuvers, sheltering in the missile-safe areas of the Black Sea, along the Crimea coast. Meanwhile, two missile carriers and one large landing craft remain fully combat-ready," added the Command.
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