Russian army attacks in 11 directions: Ukraine's General Staff names hottest areas

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff reported this as of 4:00 on August 5.

The border areas of the Sumy region continue to suffer from Russian artillery and mortar shelling, with the settlements of Bobylivka, Porozok, Stepok, and Pokrovka being affected.

In addition, the Russians conducted airstrikes with guided bombs in Sumy, Hrytsenkove, Partyzanske, Yampil, Yunakivka, Riky, Kyianytsia, and Nova Sich.

Frontline situation

Six combat engagements took place in the Kharkiv sector. Russia stormed the defensive lines near Vovchansk, where two clashes are still ongoing. The Russians also carried out an air strike on Kharkiv.

In the Kupyansk sector, 10 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day. The Russian army conducted offensive actions near Synkivka, Tabaivka, Hlushkivka, Lozova, and Andriivka. Six attacks are currently underway.

There were 13 combat engagements in the Lyman sector. The Russians attacked near Druzheliubivka, Cherneshchyna, Nevske, Makiivka, and Novosadove. Three hostile attacks are currently underway. In addition, the invaders attacked Shyikivka twice with guided bombs.

In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces stopped four Russian offensives near Verkhniokamianske and Spirne, where one battle is currently underway. The situation is under control of Ukrainian troops, the General Staff says.

Eight firefights took place in the Kramatorsk sector. The invaders attempted to storm Ukrainian positions near Predtechyne, Ivanivske, Ivanopillia, and Klishchiivka. Three attacks are still ongoing. In addition, the Russian aircraft dropped tanks near Chasiv Yar and Ivanopillia.

In the Toretsk sector, Russians tried to force Ukrainian units out of their positions near Toretsk and Nelipivka. Six combat engagements have been completed, five more are ongoing.

In the Pokrovsk sector, Russia conducted 27 assault operations in the areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Novohrodivka, Novotroitske, Hrodivka, and Mykhailivka. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the Russian offensive and repelled 21 attacks, with six battles currently underway. The enemy's losses in this area are being clarified.

In the Kurakhove sector, the Russians attacked 23 times near Lysivka, Ukrainske, Halytsynivka, Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka, and Heorhiivka. Nineteen attempts to advance were repelled, four more are still ongoing.

In the Vremivka sector, the Russians stormed Ukrainian positions six times, in particular near Vodiane and Vuhledar. Four battles are over, two are still ongoing.

In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders attacked Bilohiria with guided bombs without any fighting, but with the involvement of aviation.

In the Orikhiv sector, Russia conducted an offensive near Robotyne. The battle is still ongoing.

In the Prydniprovskyi sector, the Russians were defeated, attacking the defensive lines of Ukrainian defenders twice, the report says.

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