Russian Forces Conduct 70 Airstrikes and Deploy 231 Guided Bombs in 24 Hours of Fighting
Operational Update on the War in Ukraine
According to Главком: Over the past day, Ukrainian forces reported 158 combat engagements across the front lines. Russian aggression included 70 airstrikes, the deployment of 231 guided aerial bombs, and the use of 9,414 kamikaze drones. In total, Russian troops conducted 4,184 artillery and mortar strikes on Ukrainian settlements and military positions, with 131 of these strikes coming from multiple launch rocket systems. This relentless bombardment underscores the severe pressure on Ukrainian defenses as the war grinds on.
In response, Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully destroyed one Russian unmanned aerial vehicle control post and eight areas where enemy personnel and equipment were concentrated. Fighting remains intense, with active operations reported across 13 different sectors of the front.
Areas of Combat Activity
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian airstrikes targeted the settlements of:
- Velykomykhailivka
- Havrylivka
- Pidhavrylivka
- Kolomyitsi
- Novoselivka
- Khrystoforivka
In the Zaporizhzhia region, airstrikes were recorded against:
- Vozdvyzhivka
- Huliaipilske
- Yehoriivka
- Shyroke
- Kopani
- Dolynka
- Verkhnia Tersa
- Kamianka
- Voskresenka
- Barvinivka
- Novosoloshyne
- Liubymivka
- Veselianka
- Novooleksandrivka
On the North-Slobozhanske and Kursk axes, Russian forces carried out 89 shelling attacks, launched one airstrike involving 4 guided bombs, and three combat clashes were recorded. On the South-Slobozhanske axis, the enemy made three attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses near Starytsia, Zybynove, and Okhrimivka. On the Kupiansk axis, Russian troops attacked four times toward Nova Krugliakivka, Kurylivka, and Platonivka.
In the Lyman sector, six assaults were recorded toward Drobysheve, Lyman, Dibrova, and the area of Kopanka. Ukrainian forces halted eight enemy attempts to advance on the Sloviansk axis. On the Kramatorsk axis, Russian troops attempted to storm the area of Chasiv Yar. On the Kostiantynivka axis, 16 attacks were carried out in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Pleshiivka, Novopavlivka, as well as toward Illinivka and Toretske.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled 44 assault actions in the areas of:
- Bilytske
- Rodynske
- Myrnohrad
- Pokrovsk
- Kotlyne
- Udachne
- Novomykolaivka
- Novopidhorodne
- Molodetske
- Horikhove
- Svitle
- Novoserhiivka
- Novyi Donbas
- Novooleksandrivka
- Hryshyne
- Shevchenka
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy attacked three times in the areas of:
- Terrove
- Oleksandrhrad
- Krasnohirske
The Huliaipole axis experienced 17 attacks in the areas of:
- Huliaipole
- Varvarivka
- Olenokostiantynivka
- Zaliznychne
- Myrne
On the Orikhiv axis, the enemy attacked near Prymorske. On the Prydniprovske axis, two assault actions were carried out toward the Antonivskyi Bridge and Bilohrudyi Island. This reporting covers the 1,492nd day of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
The latest data confirms that combat operations in Ukraine remain highly intense, with the enemy conducting active attacks across numerous fronts. This highlights the enduring strain on the region and the growing complexity of the situation for Ukraine's defense forces. Sustained international support and strategic planning remain critical for Ukraine's ability to withstand these persistent threats.
The ongoing conflict continues to escalate, with both sides reporting significant military engagements. In a recent update, the Ukrainian General Staff detailed 130 combat encounters in just one day, highlighting the intensity of the fighting as Ukrainian forces respond to ongoing Russian assaults. This context is crucial for understanding the broader implications of the current military situation.
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