Ukrainian troops repelled 16 enemy attacks in the Kupyansk and Lyman sectors - Fitio
Kyiv • UNN
Ukrainian troops repelled 16 Russian attacks in the area of Kupyansk and Lyman, destroying 72 pieces of military equipment and killing 267 Russian occupiers. The Russians continued their offensive near Kupyansk, but were repelled by Ukrainian defenders, who launched counterattacks whenever possible.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed 72 pieces of military equipment and 267 Russian invaders. The Russian army is trying to advance in the direction of Kupyansk, but Ukrainian soldiers are repelling the enemy's attacks and, if possible, moving to offensive actions.
Volodymyr Fitio, a spokesman for the Land Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said this during the telethon, UNN reports.
(The enemy) is trying to look for weaknesses in the direction of Kupyansk. (...) The large loss of equipment indicates that the offensive is being actively carried out with the support of enemy equipment.
He also noted that Ukrainian defenders courageously repel enemy attacks and, whenever possible, move to offensive actions and improve their tactical position.
