Massive Russian force gathers near Ukraine's Lyman as attacks intensify

He shared this information during a broadcast on the Espreso TV channel.

"The enemy constantly attacks. The Russians have amassed a large force opposite us. Approximately two Russian divisions are permanently stationed here. Infantry assaults do not stop; they continue around the clock. The enemy tries to gather as much infantry as possible near our positions and then launches assaults on our firing points with a greater number of troops. We are not currently observing large-scale mechanized assaults, but occasionally the enemy uses IFVs and tanks," Bilousov stated.

Regarding artillery and aviation, the intensity has not decreased. Enemy artillery operates continuously. The Russians are heavily using Grad multiple rocket launchers, barrel artillery, aviation, and guided aerial bombs, said the head of the communications department of the 60th Mechanized Brigade.

"If two or three weeks ago there was a certain pause, now the enemy has resumed the use of weapons and is actively attacking. It is difficult for us, but we are holding the line and repelling enemy attacks, which are not weakening," he added.

• Since the beginning of February 18, there have been 109 combat clashes on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The defense forces have repelled 25 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk direction.