Russia’s assaults crumble in Lyman, forces now seek other options – Ukraine's 63rd Brigade

Senior Lieutenant Rostyslav Yashchyshyn, spokesperson for the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said this live on Espreso TV.

"The Lyman direction is quite specific, and until yesterday, the situation there was unstable. The area is large and includes several smaller zones," Yashchyshyn explained.

He said that during the past night, the number of attacks dropped to almost zero, with only a few isolated attempts.

"In 2025, there are relatively few assaults on our positions in the 63rd Brigade’s sector. Why? Because throughout last year, we repelled enemy attacks daily — more than 300 in total. And if you check the map, you’ll see that we haven’t lost any ground — we’re holding our positions. So we can say that the enemy has broken its teeth on our lines and is now trying to find other routes. It’s quite possible that my colleagues in other brigades are seeing a different picture," Yashchyshyn said.

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