Frontline update
The situation on the front has deteriorated. In an attempt to seize the strategic initiative and break through the front line, the enemy has concentrated its main efforts in several directions, creating a significant advantage in forces and means. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is actively attacking along the entire front line, and in some areas he is achieving tactical success.

"The most difficult situation is in the direction of Pokrovsk and Kurakhiv, where fierce fighting continues. The enemy has engaged up to four brigades in these directions, is trying to develop an offensive west of Avdiivka and Mariinka, to break through to Pokrovsk and Kurakhiv. Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, saving lives and health of our defenders, moved to new lines west of Berdychi, Semenivka and Novomykhailivka. In general, the enemy achieved certain tactical successes in these areas, but failed to gain operational advantages. Ukrainian troops inflicted maximum losses on the enemy, both in terms of personnel and military equipment. In order to strengthen the defense in these directions, to replace the units that suffered losses, the brigades that have regained combat capability are being redeployed," Syrskyi said.

The commander-in-chief reminded that Ivanivske and Chasiv Yar remain the hottest spots in the direction of Kramatorsk. In addition, the enemy is trying to take Klishchiivka under its control and go to the border along the "Siverskyi Donets-Donbas" channel.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to improve their tactical position in the area of Synkivka (Kupiansk direction) and Serebriansky Forestry (Lyman direction)," Syrskyi emphasized.

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