Ukraine’s defense forces repel 50 enemy attacks in six sectors – General Staff

Throughout the day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled 50 Russian attacks in Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Shakhtarske sectors of the front.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in its evening update on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

According to the General Staff, 61 combat clashes took place. The operational situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue the offensive operation in the Melitopol direction and offensive (assault) actions in the Bakhmut direction, inflicting manpower and equipment losses on the Russian troops, weakening the enemy along the entire front line.

In the past 24 hours, the Air Force launched four strikes on the areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment of the Russian invaders.

Ukraine’s air defense forces and means destroyed one Kh-59 guided missile.

Units of the missile forces hit two manpower, weapons and military equipment clusters, and three ammunition depots.

The Russian army launched three missile attacks and 27 airstrikes, carried out 43 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated areas. Damage was caused to private residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure. Civilian casualties were reported.

As reported by Ukrinform, Russian forces have become more active in the Bakhmut sector, trying to retake lost positions.

Photo: AFU General Staff