In the Donetsk direction, Russian forces repelled eight Ukrainian assaults, according to a report issued by the Russian Ministry of Defense via its Telegram channel. The statement indicated that Ukrainian losses amounted to about 350 personnel, three combat vehicles, one armored personnel carrier, and five other vehicles were accounted for. The update emphasizes continuous engagement along the frontline and frames the actions as successful defense by Russian troops in these sectors.
According to the ministry, manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were defeated in the residential areas of Perezdnoye, Razdolovka, Kleshcheevka, Vasyukovka, Shumy, Andreevka and Bogdanovka within the Donetsk People’s Republic. The message underscored the impact on Ukrainian military presence in populated zones, presenting these localities as focal points where Ukrainian forces were purportedly pressed back by Russian units. Source: Russian Ministry of Defense.
During a counter-battery operation, Russian armed forces claimed to have shot down an American M777 artillery mount, a Msta-B howitzer, and two Akatsiya self-propelled artillery mounts. The report highlights the effectiveness of Russian counter-battery fire in neutralizing howitzers and supporting ground movements along the front. Source: Russian Ministry of Defense.
Russian troops have repeatedly asserted that they are actively repelling Ukrainian attacks. Over the past week, Ukrainian forces allegedly launched attempts to assault Russian positions 43 times, with the overall casualties on the Ukrainian side reported to be about 1,600 servicemen. The narrative emphasizes ongoing frontline pressure on Russian lines and frames the week as one of persistent resistance against Ukrainian offensives. Source: Russian Ministry of Defense.
Previously, the Ministry of Defense stated that since the start of the special military operation, Russian forces have destroyed more than 10,000 unmanned aerial vehicles belonging to Ukrainian troops. The claim reflects a long-running emphasis on aerial losses sustained by Ukrainian forces as part of the broader military campaign. Source: Russian Ministry of Defense.
Earlier reports from the Russian Ministry of Defense indicated that control had been established over a village in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The update contributes to the narrative of territorial gains or consolidations achieved by Russian forces in the specified region. Source: Russian Ministry of Defense.