Syrskyi: The situation at the front has escalated. The enemy has tactical success in some areas
Kyiv • UNN
Fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine: the enemy has deployed up to four brigades in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, trying to advance west of Avdiivka and Maryinka in the direction of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.
On Sunday, April 28, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that the situation at the frontline had escalated. The most difficult situation is currently in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. Up to four brigades have been deployed there and are trying to develop an offensive west of Avdiivka and Maryinka, making their way to Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. Ukrainian Defense Forces units have moved to new positions west of Berdychiv, Semenivka and Novomykhailivka. Oleksandr Syrsky wrote about this in Telegram, according to UNN.
The situation at the front has escalated. In an attempt to seize the strategic initiative and break through the front line, the enemy has focused its main efforts on several areas, creating a significant advantage in forces and means. Actively attacking along the entire front line, with tactical successes in some areas
According to him, the situation at the front is currently changing dynamically, with some positions changing hands several times a day. And this, according to the Commander-in-Chief, gives rise to an ambiguous understanding of the situation.
According to Syrsky, heavy fighting continued along the entire frontline this week. The situation was changing dynamically - in some areas the enemy had tactical success, and in some areas the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to improve their tactical position.
In Luhansk region, according to the commander-in-chief, the enemy is trying to take advantage of its superiority in air, missiles and artillery ammunition. The main task is to reach the administrative border of Luhansk region.
"The main areas of enemy concentration in the Kupyansk sector are the villages of Stelmakhivka and Berestove. The enemy had partial success there, but was stopped by the actions of our units," said the Commander-in-Chief.
The Russian army is also continuing its offensive on the village of Terny in the Liman sector, trying to push the Ukrainian Defense Forces beyond the Chornyi Zherebets River, but is not succeeding, Syrsky added.
In the Siverskyi sector, the enemy is advancing in the area of Bilohorivka and Rozdolivka, trying to break through and block Siversk to create conditions for a continued offensive on Sloviansk. It is not successful, its advance in this direction has been stopped.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ivanivske and Chasiv Yar remain the hottest spots. Moreover, the enemy is trying to regain control of Klishchiyivka and reach the line through the Siverskyi Donets-Donbas canal.
"The situation is most difficult in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors where fierce fighting continues. The enemy has deployed up to four brigades in these areas and is trying to develop an offensive west of Avdiivka and Maryinka, making its way to Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. Ukrainian Defense Forces units have moved to new frontiers west of Berdychiv, Semenivka and Novomykhailivka, saving the lives and health of our defenders. In general, the enemy achieved certain tactical successes in these areas, but failed to gain an operational advantage," noted Syryskyi.
According to him, Ukrainian troops are inflicting maximum losses on the enemy, both in personnel and military equipment. In addition, brigades that have regained combat capability are being relocated to strengthen defense in these areas and replace units that have suffered losses.
Syrsky also said that the situation is still tense in the South, in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy is trying to advance in the area of Staromayorske, in the Orikhiv sector - in the areas of Robotyne and Verbove, in the Kherson sector - still hoping to drive our troops out of Krynky. They have not succeeded in any of the areas. Moreover, in the Kherson sector, our troops managed to advance in the area of Veletynske and take control of Nestryga Island.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces also managed to improve their tactical position in the area of Synkivka (Kupiansk sector) and Serebryanske forestry (Lyman sector).
In the North of Ukraine, the enemy continues shelling border settlements in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, conducting sabotage and reconnaissance activities. There are no signs of the enemy's direct preparations for offensive actions in the North of Ukraine.
"At the same time, we are monitoring the build-up and regrouping of enemy troops in the Kharkiv sector. In the most threatening areas, our troops have been reinforced with artillery and tank units," said the Commander-in-Chief.
He also noted that the rotation of military units continues in order to organize recreation for personnel and restore the combat capability of our military units.
Training of personnel in training centers continues, with the main emphasis on the quality and skill of weaponry.
Work continues on the fortification of defense borders and positions. Work is also underway with partners to ensure the speedy receipt of munitions, weapons and military equipment, added Syrskyi.
