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Russia-Ukraine war: Last Frontline update as of September 20
Since the beginning of the day, as of 10 p.m. on September 20 (according to the Kyiv time zone), 190 combat engagements have occurred on the front. The most intense directions are Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, but there were nearly twice as many clashes on the latter as on the former, according to the evening report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the Kharkiv direction, Russian troops carried out three attacks near Vovchansk throughout the day. Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled two enemy assaults, while another engagement is still ongoing. According to preliminary information, Russia’s losses since the beginning of the day amounted to 64 killed and wounded Russian troops, with one armored vehicle, three multiple rocket launch systems, 51 UAVs, and two vehicles destroyed. Additionally, one piece of specialized equipment, eight artillery systems, and two enemy vehicles were damaged.
Nineteen Russian attacks targeted Ukrainian positions in the Kupiansk direction, in the areas of Stepova Novoselivka, Synkivka, Stelmakhivka, Kruhliakivka, and Lozova. Three engagements are ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, Russian forces attempted to advance 18 times near Cherneshchyna, Hrekivka, Druzhelyubivka, Nevske, Novosadove, Terny, and Zarichne. Ukrainian defenders repelled 17 attacks, with one battle continuing near Druzhelyubivka.
In the Siversk direction, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled an enemy attack near Vyimka.
With the support of assault aviation, Russian troops conducted six assaults in the Kramatorsk direction, targeting areas near Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, and Bila Hora. The situation remains under the control of Ukrainian Defense Forces units.
In the Toretsk direction, Russian troops, backed by bomber aircraft, launched nine attacks near Dachne and Toretsk. A battle is still ongoing on the outskirts of Shcherbynivka. —>READ MORE HERE
War update: 190 combat clashes along frontlines, over 50 in Kurakhove sector:
On Friday, September 20, a total of 190 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders took place at the front, with the Kurakhove sector being the hottest.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted this update as of 22:00, September 20, on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
“Since the beginning of the day, 190 combat clashes have taken place. The Russian invaders launched four missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine, using five missiles, 54 airstrikes using 67 glide bombs, and also launched 671 kamikaze drones. At the same time, the enemy launched more than 3,700 attacks on the positions of Ukrainian forces and settlements using various types of weapons,” the post reads.
In the Kharkiv sector, throughout the day, the invaders carried out three attacks near Vovchansk. Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces repulsed two enemy assaults, another battle is currently ongoing. According to preliminary information, since the beginning of the day, the enemy’s losses amounted to 64 dead and wounded, one armored fighting vehicle, three MLRS, 51 UAVs and two cars were destroyed. In addition, one piece of special equipment, eight artillery systems and two cars of the occupiers were damaged.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked the positions of the Ukrainian forces 19 times near Stepova Novoselivka, Synkivka, Stelmakhivka, Kruhliakivka and Lozova. Three clashes are ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian invaders attempted 18 times to advance near Cherneshchyna, Hrekivka, Druzheliubivka, Nevske, Novosadove, Terni, and Zarichne. The defenders of Ukraine repelled 17 enemy attacks, one battle is still underway near Druzheliubivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled the enemy’s attack near Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders, supported by fighter aviation, carried out six assault operations near Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske and Bila Hora. The situation is under control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russians, supported by strike aircraft, attacked nine times near Dachne and Toretsk. On the outskirts of Shcherbynivka, the battle is still going on.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the intensity of hostilities is high. The number of combat clashes has increased to 32. The invaders continue to attack the Ukrainian battle formations near Zelene Pole, Marynivka, Krasnyi Yar, Vozdvyzhenka, Novotoretsk, Myroliubivka, Hrodivka, Chervone, Selydove, and Novohrodivka. Ukrainian defenders have repelled 30 enemy attacks, two combat clashes are still ongoing. It is the hottest today in Novohrodivka, where nine combat clashes have occurred today. —>READ MORE HERE
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