Russians attempt 23 assaults on Pokrovsk front – General Staff report
According to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces, the Russians are still conducting offensive operations throughout the majority of the combat zone. The highest number of clashes has occurred in Donetsk Oblast. In particular, on the Pokrovsk front, the Russians attempted to break through the Ukrainian defence lines 23 times.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 14:00 on 21 May
Quote: "The majority of combat clashes are taking place on the Pokrovsk front. Since the start of the day, the enemy has attempted to breach our lines of defence 23 times. Ukrainian troops repelled attacks near the settlements of Yevhenivka, Novoselivka Persha, Sievierne, Netailove, Yasnobrodivka, and Nevelske, while fighting continues in Kalynove, Novooleksandrivka, Sokol, and Umanske. The situation is difficult yet manageable."
Details: The General Staff also stated that since the start of the day, the number of clashes on the entire front has increased to 55.
On the Kharkiv front, the Russians attacked twice near the settlement of Liptsy. The situation here is under control.
Six clashes occurred on the Kupiansk front during the day. Ukrainian forces repulsed Russian attacks in the vicinity of Ivanivka and Berestove. The battle in Synkivka continues.
On the Lyman front, one Russian assault was repelled near Terny.
On the Siversk front, Russian troops made four attempts to attack in and around Bilohorivka, Klishchiivka, Vyimka and Rozdolivka
On the Kramatorsk front, Russian soldiers have carried out nine attacks so far. Their assaults are directed at Chasiv Yar, Ivanove, Klishchiivka, and Andriivka. Three combat clashes are still ongoing in the last two settlements.
On the Kurakhiv front, the Russians attempted to suppress Ukrainian forces twice, particularly in the vicinity of Heorhiivka and Krasnohorivka, where fighting continues.
On the Vremivka front, the Ukrainian military repulsed five failed Russian attempts to advance towards Staromaiorske. The Russian forces withdrew after receiving a worthy rebuff.
On the Orikhiv front, Russian aircraft struck in the vicinity of Novoandriivka.
On the Prydniprovske front, Russian forces attempted two unsuccessful attacks on Ukrainian positions near Krynky, where the Ukrainians had established a bridgehead on the left bank of the Dnipro River.
In other sectors of the front, the situation remains stable.
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