Ukrainian troops advance towards Melitopol, repel Russian assaults in Avdiivka
The troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repulsed the assaults of the Russian troops in Avdiivka and restrained the offensive of the occupiers in Mariinka, Donetsk region. At the same time, the Ukrainian army advanced towards Melitopol.
The spokesman of the joint press center of the Defense Forces of the Tavria Division, Captain Valery Shershen, reported this.
- According to the spokesperson, offensive actions of Ukrainian forces continue on the Melitopol front as well.
"Our units are anchored at the reached and accepted boundaries, carry out demining of the area, carry out preliminary reconnaissance," the soldier added.
- Avdiivka
The enemy has been attacking, but Ukraine's armed forces are fighting back well and haven't lost any position.
"Under heavy fire from enemy aircraft and artillery, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled attacks by Russian troops in the vicinity of Avdiivka and nearby settlements. In particular, Lastochkyne, Vodiane, Pervomaiske, and Karlivka" – listed Shershen.
- Mariinka
At the same time, according to the speaker, Ukrainian defenders on the Mariinka front continue to hold back the Russian offensive near Mariinka.
- Liberation of Staromayorske, Donetsk region
According to the speaker, as a result of the offensive operation on the Berdiansk front, the forces of the "Tavria" group liberated the village of Staromayorske on the left bank of the Mokri Yala River, Volnovasky District, Donetsk region.
As Shershen noted, the liberation of the Staromayorske is an essential tactical success of Ukraine's armed forces since this settlement is a commanding height for further fire control and advancement.
"On the southern outskirts of Staromayorske, our units conduct aerial reconnaissance of the area and carry out counter-battery countermeasures," he added.
Over the last day, the enemy lost 71 and 149 occupiers killed and wounded on the Tavria front, respectively. Also, the Ukrainian army destroyed 19 pieces of equipment and weapons: two tanks, four armored fighting vehicles, a D-20 gun, a Hyacinth gun, automobile equipment, and eight ammunition depots of the Russian occupiers.
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Ukraine launched a major offensive on the southern front. The counteroffensive against Russian troops is gaining momentum.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces spokesman, Andrii Kovalev, reported that the soldiers of Ukraine's armed forces had success in the Staromayorske area on the southern front.
Ukrainian defenders managed to advance 500 meters along the front line.
In turn, the National Guardsmen succeeded in the offensive in the Melitopol direction. Currently, they are now ensconced on the boundaries they achieved.
Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar said that the Russians are accumulating troops on all fronts, trying with all their might to stop the offensive of Ukraine's armed forces.
