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Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defense 46 times in the Pokrovsk sector – General Staff:
Over the last day, 226 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The situation was the most intense in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy tried to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ defenses 46 times, losing over 320 occupants.
Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy’s attempts to advance into the depths of our territory, inflicting effective fire damage and depleting them along the entire front line. A total of 226 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. This is stated in the report of the General Staff as of 22.00 on 16.12.2024, UNN reports.
The Russian invaders launched 24 air strikes on the territory of Ukraine, using 30 combat aircraft. In addition, the Russians engaged 570 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,700 rounds at the positions of our troops and populated areas,
– the statement said.
Russian occupants did not conduct any offensive actions in the Kharkiv sector .
In the Kupyansk sector, the enemy stormed our positions three times in the areas of Kucherivka, Zahryzove and Lozova. Ukrainian defenders repelled all enemy attacks.
In the Liman sector, since the beginning of the day, Russian invaders have attacked Ukrainian positions 15 times near the settlements of Kopanky, Vyshneve, Novoyehorivka, Terny, Hryhorivka, Novoplatonivka, Novosergiyivka, Makiivka, Terny, in the Serebryansky forest, and in the direction of Cherneshchyna. All hostilities have already ended.
In the Siverskyi sector , the enemy attacked seven times during the day in the areas of Bilohorivka, Verkhnekamianske, Ivan-Daryne, Spirne and Siversk. Three firefights are still ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector , six firefights were registered near Orikhovo Vasylivka, Chasovyi Yar and Stupochky, which were successfully repelled by our troops.
In the Toretsk sector , the Russians attacked the positions of the defense forces 11 times. The occupants concentrated their main offensive efforts near the settlements of Toretsk and Shcherbynivka. Two firefights are currently ongoing.
Since the beginning of this day, in the Pokrovsk sector , Russians have tried to break through our defenses 46 times near the settlements of Lysivka, Dachanske, Novyi Trud, Zelene, Novooleonivka, Pishchane and Ukrainka. So far, there have been eight combat engagements. —>READ MORE HERE
War update: 226 combat clashes at front, Russians suffer heavy losses in Pokrovsk, Vremivka sectors:
On December 16, there have been 226 combat clashes at the front, with Russians suffering heavy losses in the Pokrovsk and Vremivka sectors.
Ukrinform reports this, citing operational information from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted at 22:00 on December 16, 2024, on Facebook.
“Since the beginning of the day, a total of 226 combat clashes have occurred. The Russian invaders have carried out 24 airstrikes on the Ukrainian territory, using 30 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, Russians deployed 570 kamikaze drones and carried out more than 3,700 shelling attacks on our troops’ positions and civilian areas,” the post reads.
According to the General Staff, in the Kharkiv sector, the Russian invades did not conduct offensive actions.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched three assaults on the positions of the Ukrainian defenders in the areas of Kucherivka, Zahryzove, and Lozova. The Ukrainian defenders repelled all enemy attacks.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions 15 times near the settlements of Kopanky, Vyshneve, Novoiehorivka, Terny, Hryhorivka, Novoplatonivka, Novoserhiivka, Makiivka, Terny, Serebrianskyi Forest, and towards Cherneshchyna. All combat engagements have ended by now.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attacked seven times in the areas of Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske, Ivano-Dariine, Spirne, and Siversk. Three clashes are still ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six clashes were reported near Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Chasiv Yar, and Stupochky, all of which were successfully repelled by the Ukrainian troops.
In the Toretsk sector, Russians attacked the Ukrainian positions 11 times. The main focus of their assault was near the settlements of Toretsk and Shcherbynivka. Currently, two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russian forces attempted to break through the Ukrainian defenses 46 times near the settlements of Lysivka, Dachenske, Novyi Trud, Zelene, Novoolenivka, Pishchane, and Ukrainka. Eight clashes are still ongoing.
The enemy suffered significant losses — over 320 invaders were neutralized in this direction, with 114 of them killed. Two vehicles and one anti-aircraft system of the enemy were also destroyed. —>READ MORE HERE
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