Espreso. Global

Russian troops try to breach Ukraine’s defense 31 times in Marinka direction, storm left bank’s bridgehead

22 February, 2024 Thursday
21:55

Over February 22, 84 combat clashes took place at the frontline. Russian troops tried to break through Ukrainian defense in the Marinka direction 31 times, and stormed Ukrainian footholds on the left bank in the Kherson direction twice

client/title.list_title

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the information.

Russian attacks

Over the last day, Russia launched 50 air strikes and 80 MLRS attacks at Ukrainian troops' positions and settlements. Unfortunately, Russian terrorist attacks have resulted in injuries and deaths among the civilian population. Multi-storey and private houses, as well as other infrastructure facilities, were destroyed and damaged.

Frontline update

Near the state Ukrainian border with Russia and Belarus, the operational situation has not changed.

In the northeastern border area, the Russian army maintains a military presence in the border areas, conducts active sabotage activities to prevent the deployment of Ukrainian troops to threatened areas, and increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine. Over 10 settlements came under artillery and mortar fire.

In the Kupyansk direction, Russian troops launched 4 offensive attempts near Synkivka, Kharkiv region. About 10 settlements came under artillery and mortar fire.

In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian soldiers repulsed 14 attacks near Terny and Yampolivka, Donetsk region, where Russian troops tried to break through Ukraine’s defense. They launched air strikes near 2 settlements. 

In the Bakhmut direction, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 8 attacks near Andriivka, Bohdanivka Ivanivske, Klishchiivka and Toretsk, Donetsk region, where Russian troops unsuccessfully tried to improve their tactical position. About 10 settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire.

In the Avdiivka direction, Ukrainian defenders thwarted 7 attacks near 4 settlements in the Donetsk region. Russian troops launched air strikes near 5 settlements in the Donetsk region. About 20 settlements were subjected to Russian artillery and mortar fire.

In the Marinka direction, Ukrainian troops keep holding back the Russian army near Pobeda and Novomykhailivka in the Donetsk region. Despite 31 attempts, Russian forces, supported by aviation, were unable to alter the tactical situation. Russian troops launched air strikes near 6 settlements and shelled 4 more.

In the Novopavlivka direction, Ukrainian troops repelled 2 attacks near Zolota Nyva. They conducted air strikes near 2 settlements in the Donetsk region. About 10 settlements came under Russian artillery and mortar fire.

In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukrainian defenders rebuffed 4 attacks west of Verbove and Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia region. They launched artillery and mortar attacks on over 15 Ukrainian settlements.

In the Kherson direction, Russia persists in attempting to dislodge Ukrainian units from their positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Two unsuccessful attempts to storm Ukrainian troop positions were made during the day. Five more settlements endured Russian artillery and mortar fire.

Attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russian positions

During the day, Ukrainian aviation struck 6 concentrations of Russian personnel and 3 anti-aircraft missile systems.

Ukrainian missile troops struck 2 concentrations of Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment, a logistics hub, 2 air defense facilities and 1 UAV ground control station.

  • Over February 21, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 38 attacks.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Thursday
3 October
21:40
Affiliate Material
Rebuilding Ukraine: how towns in Kyiv region are being restored after Russian occupation
21:15
EU needs Russia: Fico says he will ‘do everything to restore normal relations’ with Moscow
20:55
Russian army strikes at public transport stop in Kupyansk, wounding 16-year-old girl
20:40
Russia falsely claims Ukrainian attack on Kursk nuclear power plant
20:25
Updated
Russia spreads fake about Ukraine's attempt to attack Kursk NPP, Ukraine's MFA denies
20:07
Exclusive
Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Defense advocates export of Ukrainian-made drones
19:50
Exclusive
Russia gains new capabilities in producing Shahed drones - media
19:30
Affiliate Material
Rebuilding Ukraine: Houses in Zaporizhzhia undergo restoration after Russian attacks
19:11
Exclusive
Russia amasses forces for assault operations: 31st Brigade commander on Tavria direction
18:52
Forest fire destroys village in Kharkiv region, four people burned alive
18:35
Lives matter more than any buildings: Zelenskyy on Ukrainian army's withdrawal from Vuhledar
18:14
Exclusive
Fingers crossed for Ukraine's diplomacy to move in this direction: expert Zhmailo on joining NATO
17:53
Ukraine returns 6 children illegally deported to Russia by Russian puppet leader
17:35
Russia attacks settlements in Kursk region where there are no Ukrainian troops
17:15
Ukraine receives Patriot air defense system from Romania
16:56
Russian aggression damages 1,169 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine
16:34
Exclusive
Ukrainian UAVs have smoother path over Russia after destruction of Nebo-M radar – Ukrainian officer
16:15
PACE recognizes Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of Ukrainian people
15:54
New NATO Secretary General Rutte arrives in Kyiv, meets with Zelenskyy
15:34
OPINION
West's plans: Wolves are relatively fed, sheep are relatively unharmed
15:16
Exclusive
New Council of Europe Secretary General is making the right moves for Ukraine, says correspondent Vysotska
14:55
Russia has committed over 4,700 environmental crimes against Ukraine, causing $64 billion in damages
14:42
Russia's North troop grouping: buildup in Kursk region surges
14:17
Ukrainian UAVs attack Russian warehouses with guided bombs at Borisoglebsk military airfield
13:58
OPINION
To win the war, Ukraine must join the civilized world
13:43
Released Ukrainian POWs describe Russian torture to PACE
13:28
Exclusive
Russia concentrates half million troops targeting regional centers - Ukrainian Navy Reserve Captain
12:58
Exclusive
Forced evacuation of children from Kupyansk right bank to finish soon – Military Administration
12:39
Ukrainian forces hit Russian Nebo-M radar with ATACAMS missiles
12:15
Russia attacks Ukraine with Shaheds, guided bombs: 12 injured in Kharkiv after high-rise strike
11:57
Saudi oil strategy threatens Russia's war economy
11:44
Rutte, Sikorski discuss need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and logistics
11:16
142 skirmishes take place at Russian-Ukrainian front: Russia fires over 4,000 shells at Ukraine
10:57
Russian forces pressing, advancing in some areas of Kupyansk sector — regional authorities
10:15
Russia executes Ukrainian POWs: Lithuanian Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador
09:56
U.S. Department of State responds to reports of execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war
09:34
Russia loses 1,150 soldiers, 6 tanks and 37 artillery systems in one day of war in Ukraine
2024, Wednesday
2 October
21:20
Russia sentences 3 Ukrainian marines to almost 30 years in prison
21:05
"Zelenskyy's victory plan will destroy Europe": Irish journalist spreads pro-Russian narrative
20:50
Exclusive
Russia will further upgrade its guided aerial bombs - military observer
More news