Ukrainian defenders try to exhaust Russian forces as much as possible near Uspenivka in Donetsk Oblast
Pravda Ukraine
The Khortytsia Operational Tactical Group has reported that Ukrainian forces are conducting an operation near the settlements of Uspenivka in Donetsk Oblast, aiming to inflict “maximum exhaustion on the enemy, destroy their resources, and preserve our personnel”.
Source: Nazar Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational Tactical Group, during the national joint 24/7 newscast
Quote: “Units from the defence forces are carrying out stabilisation measures as part of a defensive operation along the front line there. The operation carried out by the defence forces is aimed at exhausting the enemy as much as possible, destroying their resources, and preserving our personnel.
So, in any case, first of all, the enemy must be stopped, and the front line must be stabilised.”
Details: Voloshyn also pointed out that no Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had entered Pokrovsk and that fighting had not occurred on the city’s outskirts.
He noted that Russian forces are attempting to advance towards Pokrovsk via the left and right flanks: “The enemy is avoiding frontal assaults and trying to bypass the city. This city is crucial for us, as it has a railroad [station] that the enemy will likely try to capture.”
So far, he added, Ukrainian defenders have managed to push back Russian forces near Pishchane, not far from Pokrovsk.
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