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Russian air activity intensifies in Pokrovsk sector — Ukraine's General Staff

11 June, 2024 Tuesday
21:52

Since the beginning of the day on June 11, 87 combat clashes took place on the frontline. Russian aviation became more active in the Pokrovsk sector

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According to Ukraine's General Staff report as of 4:00 pm, 87 combat clashes have occurred on the frontline since the start of June 11. There was increased Russian aircraft activity in the Pokrovsk sector.

On June 10, there were 100 combat clashes reported. Russian forces conducted 62 airstrikes on Ukrainian troops' positions and settlements, with over 4,000 rounds fired, including 149 from MLRS.

Ukrainian Defense Forces targeted 13 Russian personnel and equipment concentration areas, seven air defense facilities, two missile and artillery facilities, and a radar station on June 10.

During the day, the Russian army lost 1,100 soldiers, including losses of 23 tanks, 32 armored vehicles, 46 artillery systems, an airplane, 13 operational and tactical UAVs, five air defense systems, one MLRS, 58 vehicles, and 21 pieces of special equipment.

The situation on the frontline on June 11 

The number of combat engagements has risen to 87, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the most intense battleground. Despite the challenges, Ukraine's defense forces are putting up a strong fight and successfully holding off Russia's offensives.

In the Kharkiv sector, Russian troops launched another assault on Ukrainian positions, particularly near Hlyboke village. So far, Ukraine has repelled four attacks in Vovchansk and Hlyboke.

In the Kupyansk sector, the Russian army attempted to storm Ukrainian Defense Forces positions eight times. Ukraine soldiers defended against five attacks, while three ongoing battles are taking place near Pishchane, Berestove, and Synkivka. As of now, the occupying Russian army has suffered 134 casualties in terms of wounded and killed, with four Russian cannons and four vehicles damaged.

In the Pokrovsk sector, six out of 19 battles are ongoing, with Russian troops continuing to apply pressure near Novooleksandrivka. Additionally, Russian aviation intensified its activity in the afternoon, conducting five airstrikes in Vovche, Oleksandropil, Vozdvyzhenka, Yevhenivka, and Zhelanne.

In the Vremivka sector, Russian forces persist in targeting Ukraine's defense capabilities and intimidating civilians, conducting four airstrikes today in the areas of Staromayorske, Kostiantynivka, Blahodatne, and Urozhaine.

  • Russian army losses in Ukraine reach 520,000 troops since start of full-scale war. Over the past day of the Russia's war on Ukraine, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed Russia's aircraft, over 1,000 servicemen, and dozens of pieces of military equipment.

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