Ukrainian soldiers neutralize Russian reconnaissance groups near Bakhmut, repel Russian offensive in Maryinka, Verkhnokamyansk directions

This is reported by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Facebook.

In the Kharkiv direction, Russia carried out fire damage from barrel and rocket artillery along the line of contact. Fired at civilian infrastructure in the areas of Zolochiv, Prudyanka, Dementiyivka, Pitomnyk, Ruska Lozova, Ruski and Cherkassy Tyshki, Kutuzivka, Stary Saltiv, Chuguiv and Asiivka.

Carried out airstrikes near Husarivka and Verkhniy Saltov. Actively conducted aerial reconnaissance with operational-tactical level drones.

In the Slovyansk direction, Russia shelled the areas of Velika Komyshuvakha, Virnopillya, Suligivka, Rydnyi, Dibrivny, Hrushuvaha, Bogorodichny, Nortsivka, and Dolyna. Airstrikes near Zalyman.

In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian shelling from tanks, barrel and rocket artillery was recorded near Kramatorsk, Siversk, Serebryanka, Hryhorivka and Spirny. The occupiers launched airstrikes near Hryhorivka and Ivano-Daryivka.

To improve the tactical position, Russia waged an offensive battle in the Verkhnokamyansky area. Already traditionally suffered losses and left.

In the Bakhmut direction, Russia shelled military and civilian infrastructure in the areas of Bakhmut, Chasiv Yar, Soledar, Zaitseve, Yakovlivka, Bilogorivka and Bakhmutske settlements. Used aviation near Bakhmut, Yakovlivka and Zaitseve.

Russia continues to conduct reconnaissance, sparing no personnel. Russian reconnaissance groups were detected and neutralized in the areas of Bakhmutske, Bakhmut and Yakovlivka settlements.

Russia tried to conduct assaults near Bakhmut, Zaytsevo, Yakovlivka and Vershyn, but was unsuccessful and retreated.

In the Avdiyivka direction, artillery shelling was recorded near Avdiivka, Pisky, Nevelsky, Krasnohorivka and Kurakhovo. The occupiers launched airstrikes near Nyu York, Krasnohorivka, Maryinka, and Yuryivka.

Russia carried out offensive actions in the directions of Pisky, Nevelsky and Avdiyivka, but had no success, retreated.

In the Novopavlivka and Zaporizhzhia directions, Russia continues shelling the military and civilian infrastructure in the areas of Novomykhailivka, Kostyantynivka, Shevchenko, Orihiv, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanilivka, Vremivka, Novosilka, Biloghirya, Stepove and Poltavka settlements. Used aviation for strikes near Novomykhailivka, Prechistivka, Volodymyrivka, and Novosilka. Led offensive actions in the direction of Maryinka and Shevchenko. Ukrainian soldiers met Russian forces with fire and pushed them back.

In the Southern Bug direction, the Russian main efforts continue to focus on holding the occupied positions and preventing the advance of Ukrainian troops. Russia actively conducts reconnaissance with drones.

Russian conducted shelling from barrel, rocket artillery and tanks along the entire line of contact. Russian forces carried out airstrikes in the districts of Olhyny, Novogrihorivka, and Andriivka.

"In the Black Sea, the Russian naval group continues to carry out the specified tasks. There remains a threat of missile strikes on military facilities and infrastructure elements throughout the territory of Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers are steadfastly holding the defense, inflicting losses on the enemy and are ready for any changes in the operational situation," the General Staff emphasizes.