Russian forces launched 216 attacks against Ukrainian positions over the past day, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk, Kurakhovo, Toretsk, and Lyman directions. More than a third of the battles occurred near Pokrovsk, where Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled 80 attacks. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the enemy also intensified air and missile strikes, using 85 airstrikes, 123 guided aerial bombs (KABs), and two missile attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements. In addition, Russian forces carried out nearly 6,400 artillery shellings and deployed 2,377 kamikaze drones.
Ukrainian forces responded by striking eight areas where Russian troops, weapons, and military equipment were concentrated. A Russian UAV control point and an artillery system were also destroyed.
| Direction | Number of Russian Attacks | Key Areas of Fighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pokrovsk | 80 | Panteleimonivka, Sukha Balka, Andriivka |
| Toretsk | 28 | Toretsk, Ozaryanivka, Krymske |
| Lyman | 21 | Nadiya, Kolodyazy, Dibrova |
| Kursk | 28 | 343 artillery strikes, 31 KABs dropped |
| Novopavlivka | 13 | Kostyantynopil, Rozliv, Vesele |
| Orikhiv | 12 | Stepove, Kamyanske, Novodanilivka |
Ukrainian forces successfully repelled Russian advances in multiple sectors, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Kramatorsk, and Hulyaypilsky. No enemy offensive formations were detected in the Volyn and Polisky directions.
In the Kursk direction, Russian forces carried out 343 artillery shellings and 20 airstrikes, dropping 31 guided bombs. However, Ukrainian defenders held their positions, inflicting heavy losses on the invaders. According to the General Staff, Russian casualties increased by 1,390 soldiers in the past 24 hours, and six enemy tanks were destroyed.
Despite Moscow’s continued efforts to break through Ukrainian lines, its forces are facing mounting losses. Ukraine’s defence strategy, backed by precision strikes and effective countermeasures, continues to frustrate Russian attempts to advance.
