Reports from the Yug group’s press center indicate that Russian missiles and artillery targeted the reserves of two Ukrainian brigades. The information was relayed by TASS and subsequently confirmed by various briefings. The claims describe artillery raids aimed at Ukrainian positions where the 24th separate mechanized brigade has been stationed in the Dzerzhinsk region and the 110th separate mechanized brigade in the Avdiivka region. The reported strikes allegedly disrupted the concentration of reserves at these locations.
According to the same briefings, the temporary deployment point for the 54th mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Slavyansk region was reportedly attacked, and a Grad multiple launch rocket system was said to be destroyed at a position near Novoselivka Pervaya. The communications from the press center also mentioned a Group attack affecting Ukrainian troops in the Seversk region, attributed to the Russian Armed Forces.
In another update, it was stated that the Russian Ministry of Defense announced casualties in the Kupyansk direction, reporting that more than 120 Ukrainian soldiers were neutralized in that sector on the same day. These statements reflect a pattern of regular battlefield claims from multiple sides, typically issued through official channels and agency briefings.
Context for these events traces back to the broader timeline surrounding the Russian decision on February 24, 2022, when President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in response to requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. The move was framed by Moscow as a protective action, while Western governments and many observers viewed it as an escalation of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The announcement and subsequent actions also contributed to the imposition of new sanctions by the United States and its allies, which were part of the wider geopolitical response to the unfolding crisis.
The situation remains dynamic, with ongoing reports from official sources, independent observers, and international organizations analyzing moves on the ground, the humanitarian impact, and the broader implications for regional security. Analysts emphasize the importance of corroborating battlefield claims with multiple sources, including independent monitors, to build a clearer picture of troop movements, casualties, and equipment losses in real time. As events develop, updates from credible agencies and regional correspondents continue to shape public understanding of the conflict’s trajectory and its potential consequences for civilians and allied stakeholders in North America and beyond.