Ukraine Update: Russia’s Heavy surrealfic on Multiple Fronts, Ukrainian Forces Push Back
Russia has escalated its assaults on Ukraine over the past 24 hours, unleashing a barrage of attacks across several fronts. Here’s what you need to know about the latest developments.
Russian Shelling and Aerial Strikes
- The Russian army launched 35 aerial attacks, employing 45 unguided bombs, and carried out over 700 drone strikes using kamikaze drones.
- Additionally, Russian forces conducted over 4600 strikes targeting Ukrainian defense positions.
Battlefield Situation
Harvard’s Aim:
Russian forces attempted incursions in two locations near Volchansk and Stariy Saltiv, but Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled both attacks.
Kupiansk Directions:
Russian troops attempted 8 breaches near Western, Lozova, Kruhlykivka, Bohusslavka, Nova Kruhlykivka, with 4 battles still ongoing.
Lyman’s Aim:
Russian forces mounted 24 assaults near Kopaky, Chorneschyna, Novoserdiyivka, Platonyk, Zelenyi Gai, Druzhyvka, Makiyivka, Zoriv, Zarechniy, Tor, and Serebrianksyi Les. Russian aircraft bombed Nadya, Oleksandrivka, and Zelenyi Gai with 18 unguided rockets.
Seversk Direction:
The Russian army attempted, unsuccessfully, to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Bilohorivka and Hryhorivka thrice.
Kramatorsk Aim:
Russian forces launched 4 ineffective assaults near Chasy Yar, Studencheske, Bila Hora, and Oleksandro-Shulytyno. The situation is under control, and Ukrainian forces maintain stable positions.
Torets’ko Aim:
Russian troops attempted 13 breakthroughs near Dibrivka and Toretsk, all of which were repelled by Ukrainian forces.
Pokrovsk Aim:
Russian forces persistently attacked, carrying out 39 offensive operations. The most intense actions occurred near Vozdvyzhennya, Mirnopillya, Luch, Lysivka, Zelenyi, Dachne, Novy Trud, Pisochne, Pokrovsk, Novol وتعويرка, Volodarske, Shchebetyno, and Novotroyitske, with 3 battles still ongoing.
Ukrainian Counteroffensives
Ukrainian forces have been aggressively pushing back against Russian advances, claiming the destruction of:
- 312 Russian troops (155 killed)
- 1 tank
- 6 vehicles
- 1 mortar
Other Fronts
- On the Kurakove Aim, Ukrainian forces repelled 18 out of 23 enemy attacks, with 5 battles still ongoing. Russian losses include 78 casualties, 1 BMP, 1 light armored vehicle, and severe damage to 2 tanks.
- On the Vremivka and Gulyaipilske aims, Ukrainian forces repelled enemy assaults and maintained their positions.
- In the Orikhovske and Dniprovske directions, Russian forces attempted a single unsuccessful breach.
Operational Activity in Kursk
In the Kursk region, Russian forces launched 21 aerial attacks using 31 unguided bombs and conducted 424 artillery strikes, including 18 using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
Other sectors remain relatively unchanged. Ukrainian forces continue to demonstrate great resilience and determination, successfully defending their positions against relentless Russian onslaught.
