Enemy attempts to bypass Pokrovsk and advance towards Hryshyne. Russian GRU group eliminated in Myrnohrad – 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops. VIDEO
In Pokrovsk, the number of small-arms engagements is increasing, and Russian losses from direct fire continue to rise. Since the beginning of the month, Ukraine’s Defence Forces have eliminated 314 Russian troops in Pokrovsk, with another 71 wounded.
This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the press centre of the 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops.
Russian troops have been spotted north of Pokrovsk. Several enemy infantry attempted to infiltrate and secure a position at an agricultural facility, but were taken out.
Enemy aims to advance towards Hryshyne
In the short term, Russian forces aim to reach the settlement of Hryshyne, northwest of Pokrovsk. Unable to break through Pokrovsk's defences or use it as a staging ground, they are attempting to bypass Pokrovsk.
Defence of Myrnohrad
At the same time, the enemy continues unsuccessful attempts to pin down Ukrainian defences in Myrnohrad.
"Recently in Myrnohrad, Ukrainian troops killed a group from the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Russia’s General Staff. These enemy units operate in the second echelon after sabotage groups and oversee the tasks of the first echelon.
We are seeing more attempts by Russian troops to push into Myrnohrad from the direction of Krasnyi Lyman. Our forces are taking out the enemy on the approaches to the city," the 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops.
Background
- Earlier reports said that Ukraine’s Defence Forces continue their defensive operation, conducting search-and-strike actions in the Pokrovsk area and in Zaporizhzhia region.
- According to Syrskyi, Ukrainian troops on the Pokrovsk and Ocheretyne axes continue to inflict heavy losses on the enemy.
