Russian occupying forces are actively engaged in combat operations in populated areas of Donetsk region and are trying to break through the administrative border towards Dnipropetrovsk region.
However, the Defense Forces of Ukraine are successfully repelling attacks and destroying most of the enemy assault groups, said spokesperson of the operational-strategic grouping of troops 'Dnipro' Oleksiy Bielski in a comment to Ukrinform.
'Russians are attacking populated areas in Donetsk region, active combat operations are ongoing at the administrative border with Dnipropetrovsk region. The occupiers are trying to consolidate their position in Dnipropetrovsk region,' the spokesperson said.
According to Bielski, the situation remains tense, but the Defense Forces of Ukraine fully control the situation in this direction.
Ukrainian military actively counteract attempts of the enemy's advancement, utilizing the entire arsenal of available means of destruction.
'Strikes are being carried out on the invaders using strike drones, drops, artillery. Most assault groups are being destroyed!' the spokesperson of the 'Dnipro' grouping emphasized.
Attempts by Russian troops to consolidate their position in Dnipropetrovsk region have not yet been successful thanks to the effective work of Ukrainian defenders. The situation at the administrative border between Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions remains under the control of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
It was reported that Russian troops are conducting active attacks on populated areas in Donetsk and are trying to expand their area of influence in eastern Ukraine. However, Ukrainian forces are successfully repelling attacks and, thanks to effective work, have taken control of the situation at the border with Dnipropetrovsk region.