85 clashes occur at front, Russian troops keep attacking in Pokrovsk sector - Ukraine's General Staff

This is stated in the General Staff's report as of 16:00.

In the Kharkiv sector, two attacks were repelled near Hlyboke, and a battle continues near Vovchansk. The invading forces also continue to launch guided aerial bombs from the Russian territory. From the direction of Belgorod (Russia), the enemy launched air strikes near Lyptsi, Kozacha Lopan, and Borshchova.

In the Kupyansk sector, Russian troops unsuccessfully tried to advance towards Ukrainian positions near Hlushkivka and Petropavlivka throughout the day. Three enemy attacks are still ongoing near Stelmakhivka, Makiivka, and Pishchane. Near the latter, as well as in the vicinity of Kolisnykivka, the Russians dropped aerial bombs.

In the Lyman sector, Russian forces increased the number of attacks to six. Fighting continues near Nevske, Makiivka, and in the direction of Lozova.

In the Siversk sector, the Russian army tried to break through Ukrainian defences eight times in the areas of Vyimka, Spirne, Pereizne, and Verkhniokamianske. Two combat engagements are still ongoing. The situation is under control.

In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders continue to repel two enemy attacks in the vicinity of Klishchiivka and Kalynivka. The total number of Russian assault attempts in the sector has increased to six today.

In the Toretsk sector, four enemy attacks took place in the vicinity of Zalizne, where the Rusian army is still attacking, and New York. Moreover, the invaders bombed Pivnichne, Diliyivka, and Toretsk.

The Pokrovsk sector is currently the most active for the Russian forces. Over the last day, there have been 32 clashes of varying intensity. Fighting is currently ongoing in the areas of Novooleksandrivka, Novoselivka Persha, Vozdvyzhenka, and Prohres. Russian aviation was firing at Vovche and Tymofiivka with anti-aircraft gunships during the day. In addition, terrorists launched three air strikes with NARs near Oleksandropil.

Fighting continues in the Kurakhove sector, in two locations near Krasnohorivka. Ukrainian troops successfully repelled six more attacks - the enemy suffered losses near Heorhiivka, Paraskoviivka and Kostiantynivka.

In the Vremivka sector, the aggressor made four attacks on Ukrainian positions near Kostiantynivka and Staromayorsk. Enemy attack aircraft attacked with multiple rocket launchers near Urozhaine.

In the Orikhiv sector, three combat engagements took place in the areas of Mala Tokmachka and Novodanylivka. Russian enemy launched more than fifty unguided aerial missiles towards Kamianske and Lobkove.

In the Prydniprovskyi sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy attacks in the vicinity of Krynky.

• The UK Defense Ministry reported that the Russian forces had probably taken a tactical pause in the Chasiv Yar area, conducting probing attacks and reconnaissance.