Today russian occupants, supported by an armored group of 12 vehicles, tried to break through the positions of the Defense Forces and advance toward Toretsk. The Ukrainian military repelled the enemy attack. No positions were lost. UNN reports this with reference to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This morning, the enemy launched a massive attack near the settlements of Pivnichne and Zalizne in Donetsk region. In particular, the russian occupants, supported by an armored group of 12 vehicles, tried to break through the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and advance towards Toretsk. Our soldiers repelled the enemy attack with skillful and coordinated actions. No positions were lost
It is reported that in the battle destroyed 10 pieces of equipment and neutralized 68 russian occupants, 41 of them irrevocably.
Addendum
The head of the Pokrovsk city military administration, Serhiy Dobriak , reported that russian occupants are approaching the outskirts of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region. The city is preparing, defense plans have been developed.
Chief of Staff reports on intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors16.08.24, 19:48