Number of Russian attacks on Kharkiv front increases to 10 – Ukraine's General Staff report
The major hostilities on the Kharkiv front continue in the vicinity of the settlements of Lyptsi and Vovchansk, with the Russians using aviation to put pressure on the Ukrainian defence.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 19:30 on 16 May
Quote: "On the Kharkiv front, the number of enemy attacks increased to 10. Major hostilities are taking place in the areas of the settlements of Liptsy and Vovchansk. Despite the loss of personnel and military equipment, the enemy, with the support of aviation, is trying to put pressure on our defence.
The invaders launched 32 airstrikes using 38 guided aerial bombs and carried out 181 artillery attacks. Units of the Defence Forces repulse the attacks and prevent the invaders from advancing into the depths of our territory."
Details: On the Kupiansk front, Russian forces continue their attack in the vicinity of Synkivka, Ivanivka and Berestove. Another fight occurred near Miasozharivka.
On the Lyman front, the Russians attempted to smash through Ukrainian defences eight times.
On the Siversk front, the Russian forces conducted an airstrike near Spirne.
The situation on the Pokrovsk front remains the most intense right now. The number of combat clashes rose to 35. At the same time, the Ukrainian military continues to inflict casualties on the Russian forces in terms of manpower and equipment while also containing the Russian forces.
On the Kurakhove front, the Defence Forces successfully repulsed 12 Russian attacks. The Russians focus their efforts mainly in the vicinity of Heorhiivka, Novomykhailivka and Krasnohorivka. Yelyzavetivka was being attacked by Russian aircraft.
On the Vremivka front, since the start of the current day, the Russians raised the number of combat clashes to eight. Battles were fought mostly in the vicinity of Staromaiorske, Mykilske ta Urozhaine.
On the Prydniprovia front, today, the Russians attacked Ukrainian defenders eight times near Krynky. The attack was unsuccessful, and information regarding the Russian losses is being clarified.
There were no significant changes in the situation on the Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Huliai Pole and Orikhove fronts.
Quote: "Throughout the day, the aircraft and Rocket Forces of the Defence Forces destroyed 12 clusters of military personnel, two command posts, two artillery pieces, and the Russian invaders' UAV command post.
Our forces adequately respond to the invaders' actions, acting decisively and taking the required steps to stabilise the situation."
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