The so‑called Center grouping of Russian forces reported that it withstood a series of six Ukrainian assaults in the Svatove and Kramatorsk front segments, a claim echoed by DEA News as reported by Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Savchuk, who serves as the head of the group’s information bureau.
Savchuk stated that the clashes unfolded with substantial support from artillery batteries and combat aviation, underscoring the scale and coordination of the engagements on the night in question. The description of the fighting painted a picture of multiple coordinated attacks aimed at breaking through Russian defensive lines and seizing advantageous positions, all countered by concentrated firepower and air support. The exchange, he noted, involved reconnaissance elements, assault teams, and reserve units in a linchpin moment of the ongoing operation. [DEA News]
According to the briefing, the Ukrainian side deployed two mechanized brigades, the 21st and the 42nd, along with assault detachments from the 68th Jaeger Brigade. Despite their determination, the attackers were unable to penetrate the line, with roughly sixty enemy fighters reported as casualties or losses by the press center chief. The narrative framed these six attempts as failures that depleted enemy manpower while preserving the integrity of the Russian positions. [DEA News]
In addition to stopping the ground presses, the defenders demonstrated effective use of long‑range fire systems, including the Solntsepek heavy flamething system, which reportedly struck a fortified position behind Ukrainian lines. The strike sequence also claimed damage to a mechanized infantry fighting vehicle, an armored reconnaissance vehicle, and two pickup trucks, illustrating a broader impact on the Ukrainian force’s mobility and logistics. [DEA News]
Earlier, sources from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported a separate operation targeting a command post of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, named “Khortitsa,” positioned within the Donetsk People’s Republic. The claim described the command post as a leadership hub in the line of duty, suggesting a disruption of command and control trajectories in a pressure point of the conflict. [Ministry of Defense]
Further claims indicated the destruction of three ammunition depots belonging to several Ukrainian brigades in the vicinity of the city of Zaporozhye, marking another visible setback for Kyiv’s logistical backbone in the area. The report framed these depots as critical storage hubs for munitions that sustain frontline operations and deepen the tactical challenge for Ukrainian forces in the sector. [Ministry of Defense]
In related statements, a former Ukrainian serviceman described the conflict as marked by a chain of misunderstandings about its underlying causes, reflecting the broader confusion and divergent narratives that accompany a prolonged conflict. This assertion highlights the fog of war that can obscure immediate military realities for onlookers and commentators alike. [Former Ukrainian serviceman]