Russian Forces Attempt Multi-Front Advance in Ukraine, 116 Clashes Reported in 24 Hours

Frontline Situation

According to Главком: Ukrainian and Russian forces engaged in 116 separate clashes over the past day. Russian troops escalated their offensive efforts, launching missile and airstrikes while conducting numerous artillery bombardments. In response, Ukrainian forces struck enemy targets and repelled attacks across multiple sectors, demonstrating resilience in the face of sustained pressure. This intense activity underscores the ongoing, high-intensity nature of the conflict.

Yesterday, the invaders carried out one missile strike using a single missile and conducted 96 airstrikes, dropping 265 guided aerial bombs. To hit targets, the enemy deployed 8,915 kamikaze drones. In total, Russian forces shelled Ukrainian troop positions and settlements 2,346 times, with 71 of these bombardments involving multiple launch rocket systems.

Strikes on Enemy Positions

Defense Force aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck ten areas of enemy personnel concentration, six command posts, one artillery system, and one other important target. This fighting occurred on the 1,462nd day of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, a conflict that continues to shape European security.

Settlements targeted by Russian guided aerial bombs included:

• Havrylivka
• Velykomykhailivka
• Prosyana
• Levadne
• Pokrovske
• Katerynivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
• Vozdvyzhivka
• Myrne
• Huliaipilske
• Novoselivka
• Charivne
• Dolynka
• Luhivske
• Liubytske
• Orikhiv
• Veselianka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

On the North-Slobozhanske and Kursk directions, Ukrainian forces repelled two attacks. The enemy there conducted one airstrike, dropping one guided bomb, and carried out 107 bombardments, 16 of which used multiple launch rocket systems. On the South-Slobozhanske direction, Russian troops attempted two assaults toward Hrafske and Kutkivka.

On the Kupiansk direction, two attacks occurred, with defense forces successfully repelling assaults in the area of Pishchane. On the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked seven times near Drobysheve and toward Novosergiivka, Shiykivka, and Lyman. On the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian forces halted six attempts to advance in the Platonivka and Zakytne areas.

On the Kostiantynivka direction, Russian forces made 17 attacks in the Kleban-Byk, Shcherbynivka, Ivanopillia, Sofiiivka, and Berestok areas, as well as toward Kostiantynivka and Novopavlivka. On the Pokrovsk direction, 22 assault and offensive actions were stopped in the Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Molodetske, and Shakhove areas, and toward Shevchenko. On the Oleksandrivsk direction, the enemy attacked 11 times in the Ternove area and toward Vyshnevoye and Novyi Zaporizhzhia. On the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops attempted to advance 14 times in the Huliaipole area and toward Varvariyka and Zaliznychne. On the Prydniprovske direction, defense forces repelled one enemy attack.

The frontline situation remains tense, with active combat on several axes. Persistent shelling and attacks by Russian forces indicate their intent to continue offensive operations, while Ukrainian troops show steadfastness in defending their positions. Crucially, despite significant pressure, Ukrainian military units continue to strike enemy targets, highlighting their preparedness for a protracted struggle.