Melitopol

Russian security forces are stepping up repression in the occupied Kherson region, breaking into homes at night and arresting residents with pro-Ukrainian views, reports the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.

Loud explosions were heard in the occupied Tokmak, Zaporizhzhya region, according to Mayor Ivan Fedorov.

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in various directions, holding their positions firmly, despite the enemy's attempts to encircle key population centers such as Avdiivka. Ukraine's Armed Forces also successfully conducted counter-battery fire and airstrikes against enemy concentrations.

Ukraine's defense forces are expanding their positions in Kherson and have repelled numerous enemy attacks in various regions, despite Russia's continued missile and air strikes on both military and civilian targets, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.

The General Staff reports that missile troops destroyed 2 remote mining areas and 1 enemy artillery unit.

russian security forces in Melitopol are wiretapping and conducting searches with the help of physiognomists to detect deception or hidden feelings among residents, intensifying repression in the occupied territories.

A powerful explosion was heard in the Krasnogvardeisky district of the occupied Crimea, followed by a Russian helicopter in the air.

Ukrainian troops repelled more than 60 enemy attacks in various directions, held their positions and inflicted losses in equipment and manpower on Russian-terrorist forces. The General Staff reported successful strikes on two enemy directions, which led to the disorganization of their forces and means.

In Tokmak, a building used by the occupiers was hit, leading to evacuation and possible casualties; the exact number of victims is being clarified.

Ukrainian troops struck at the enemy's command post and concentration, conducting 84 combat engagements, including an offensive in the Melitopol sector. They also held their positions in Kherson and engaged in counter-battery combat.

For two days in a row, Russian troops suffered losses of about 700 people in the Tauride sector, and 22 military units were destroyed yesterday, including 2 tanks and 1 air defense system.

Russian troops in the Tauride sector suffered significant losses: 8 tanks, over 700 personnel and 51 pieces of military equipment were destroyed, said Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavsky.

The Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks in five directions and countered offensive actions along the entire frontline, with 74 combat engagements taking place over the past day. The enemy's attempts to encircle Avdiivka and regain its positions have failed, while Ukrainian troops are conducting counteroffensives in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya sectors.