Commander of Ukrainian ground forces: Enemy trying to break through defenses

Intense fighting continues in the Kupyansk-Lymansk and Bakhmutsk directions, said the commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky, Report informs, citing Censor.NET.

"The situation on the Eastern Front remains difficult. Our units continue to hold back the enemy's advance in the Kupiansk-Lyman direction. The fiercest battles are taking place in the areas of the settlements of Rayhorodok and Kovalivka, where the enemy, despite losses, is trying to break through the defenses of our troops, using assault units on armored vehicles. At the same time, the enemy is regrouping, establishing new units from the territory of the Russian Federation to increase the number and combat capability of its troops," he said.

Fighting also continues in the direction of Bakhmut.

"The enemy is trying to regain lost positions at any cost, counterattacking our units several times a day. We are taking all measures to disrupt the enemy's plans and are gradually moving forward. In particular, intense fighting is taking place in the districts of Bakhmut, Kurdiumivka, Yahidne, Andriivka. Therefore, special attention is paid today to work in these areas," added Sirsky.