Russians trying to hold on to defensive lines in captured territories of south

"The situation in our operational area is complicated, dynamic, but controlled. The enemies try to hold on to the defensive lines they previously set up and continue to reinforce," Vladyslav Nazarov, Spokesperson for the Operational Command "South", posted on Facebook.

According to him, the invaders launched five missile attacks on Mykolaiv region, firing 20 missiles from S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems stationed in the temporarily captured Kherson region.

Nazarov reported that explosions rang out near several localities of Bashtanka district. Eight houses in Bereznehuvate were damaged, two people were rescued from the rubble. Infrastructure facilities and houses in the villages of Kaluha and Vysunsk also came under enemy fire. Information about the casualties is being clarified.

The enemy also opened fire from Grad systems on Nikopol, killing two people and injuring nine more. Six injured, including four children, are in hospital. Three private residential buildings were completely destroyed in the city, and more than 10 were damaged.

Rescuers continue to clear away the rubble and assess the scale of destruction.

"There have been no changes in the ship grouping of the enemy fleet: three missile carriers and three large landing ships. 24 Kalibr missiles are on alert," said the Spokesperson for the Operational Command "South".

As noted, the Ukrainian troops eliminated 11 Russian servicemen, a Msta-B howitzer with a tractor, and a depot in the area of Doslidne, Kherson region.

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