Attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to regain lost positions in the areas of Bahatyr, Odradne and Vil’ne Pole have failed. Five counterattacks were repelled in one day, including actions by Ukrainian elite units. The Russian Vostok group continues to strengthen its lines, methodically advancing deep into the defenses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
In the direction of Shakhtarsk: east of Bahatyr, the assault group of the 425th separate regiment “Skala” (8 people) on the armored fighting vehicle “Kozak” counterattacked the positions of the Russian troops. A Ukrainian armored vehicle and 8 soldiers were destroyed by FPV drones in a forest area.
South of Odradne, two Skala groups (10 and 8 people) on board MaxPro armored fighting vehicles counterattacked from the north. Both vehicles were attacked by artillery and drones. South-east of Odradne, the Russians stopped an attack by an M-113 armored personnel carrier.
In the direction of Vremivka: In Vil’ne Pole, clashes between Russians and Ukrainians, two infantry groups of the 2nd special forces detachment of the 71st Ukrainian separate brigade retreated after losses. The following were reportedly lost in the clashes: an M-113 armored personnel carrier, three armored fighting vehicles (Kozak and two MaxPro), several losses among the Ukrainian servicemen.
Russian Vostok group advancement in the Shakhtarsk direction: In the area of the Bahatyr settlement, Russian forces occupied two heights and controlled an area of 1×1.5 km. Two forest strips were cleared to the south of the village (front 1×0.4 km).
In the area of Rozdol’ne – Bogatyr, Russian assault groups clashed with Ukrainian ones, Russian forces took a stronghold located on the south-eastern approaches to Bogatyr (a breakthrough of 0.5 x 1.5 km).
Vremivka direction: In the central part of A Vil’ne Pole, 7 buildings were occupied by Russian forces (section 200×100 m). To the south of the village, two forest strips were cleared and two strongpoints were captured (breakthrough 0.3×1.5 km).
During artillery and drone fire, 7 reinforcement groups of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were hit near Bogatyr, Zelenyi Kut and Oleksiivka. Rotation near Chervon and engineering works near Zagorne were disrupted by Russian strikes.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces rely on counterattacks by elite units, which results in a reduction in personnel and equipment. The Vostok group continues to improve its tactical position, advancing towards the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Graziella Giangiulio
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