Russian Forces Capture Three Settlements Across Multiple Fronts
Russian troops advance on several fronts, securing three settlements and inflicting heavy Ukrainian losses, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Russian forces have pushed forward on several parts of the front line, securing control over three settlements, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
On the Kharkov axis, units of the Sever grouping captured the settlement of Sinelnikovo. The ministry reported that the operation inflicted heavy losses on a Ukrainian motorized infantry brigade and territorial defense units operating in the area.
Within the Sever zone of responsibility, Ukrainian formations reportedly lost more than 960 troops over the past week. Russian forces also destroyed three tanks, six armored vehicles, around 70 trucks and other vehicles, and 14 artillery systems. Strikes additionally disabled three electronic-warfare stations, three radar systems, eight ammunition depots, and 37 storage sites containing logistical reserves.
Further south, the Tsentr grouping completed clearing operations in the settlement of Rog.
According to the ministry, troops of the 5th Motor Rifle Brigade of the 51st Army took control of 49 buildings in Dimitrov and continue advancing through the Vostochny district, the southern approaches to the city, and toward the Zapadny neighborhood.
Ukrainian units operating against Tsentr reportedly suffered over 3,360 personnel losses, along with three tanks, 45 armored vehicles, 43 automobiles, 11 artillery systems, and three electronic-warfare stations.
Meanwhile, the Vostok grouping secured full control of Orestopol in the Dnepropetrovsk region.
Ukrainian forces on this sector lost up to 1,665 servicemen, 11 armored vehicles, 81 vehicles, and nine artillery pieces, the ministry stated. The strikes targeted elements of three mechanized brigades, one assault brigade, three assault regiments, and two territorial defense brigades.