As of 10:00 PM on December 25, the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to contain the offensive actions of the Russian occupiers, focusing on depleting the enemy's combat potential. During the day, 115 combat engagements were recorded in various sectors of the front. This was reported by the General Staff, writes UNN.
Details
The enemy showed high activity in the air and artillery:
- 50 air strikes were carried out using 108 KABs;
- 4060 kamikaze drones were used;
- 2792 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions and settlements were carried out.
Situation in key areas
The highest intensity of fighting was observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 26 attacks near Myrnohrad, Dachne and other settlements. According to preliminary data, 48 occupiers were eliminated here, an artillery system, three ammunition depots were destroyed, and a tank was damaged.
In the Kostiantynivka and Oleksandrivka directions, Ukrainian defenders repelled 14 attacks each. Seven enemy assaults were stopped in the South-Slobozhanskyi direction (Vovchansk and Vilcha areas) and the same number in the Huliaipole direction. In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian soldiers stopped eight attempts of enemy advance.
The defense forces control the situation, and combat engagements continue in several directions.