On the situation near Makarivka in Donetsk region: Ukrainian defenders are taking stabilization measures and trying to regain their positions. The consequences and results will be known later. Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces, told this on Radio Liberty, UNN reports .
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are taking stabilization measures, trying to restore our positions. They are trying to prevent our forces from being surrounded. Therefore, active defense is underway. A defense operation is underway and its results will be known. We are trying to prevent our troops from being surrounded. We want the line of contact to be such that we can communicate with each unit. To have logistical routes with them. The situation is quite difficult. However, it is not hopeless, our guys are holding out.
To recap
Over the past day, there were 252 combat engagements, the enemy carried out 13 air strikes and over 4000 attacks. The most intense fighting took place in the Kursk region - 46 attacks and in the Vremya sector - 35 attacks.
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