Units of Russia’s «South» military grouping have taken control of the village of Pereezdnoe in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Defense Ministry reported. Following the advance, Russian forces are engaged in clearing Ukrainian troops encircled near the settlement of Kleban-Byk.

According to the ministry, strikes were carried out against several major Ukrainian formations. Losses were reported among four mechanized brigades, an assault brigade, as well as units of the Ukrainian marines, territorial defense, and national guard.

Clashes took place near Seversk, Nikolaypolye, Fedorovka, Mayskoye, Ivanopolye, and Konstantinovka. The ministry stated that Ukrainian forces lost up to 250 personnel in these battles. Russian troops also destroyed four armored vehicles, including a U.S.-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and an M113 armored personnel carrier, along with 12 trucks and four artillery pieces.