Russian forces carried out missile and bomb strikes in three directions against concentrations of Ukrainian manpower and equipment, according to a briefing from the Southern group of the Russian Armed Forces. The press center head, Vadim Astafyev, explained that the aviation component of the Southern group targeted accumulation areas of Ukrainian forces in the Lisichansk corridor, the Soledar-Artemovsk corridor, and the Alexandrovka-Kalinovka corridor. Defense Ministry.
Astafyev noted that crews operating the Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system struck a Ukrainian command post near Predtechino, disrupting command and control efforts on the ground. He also stated that artillery destroyed an ammunition depot near Krasnoye, cutting off critical supply stockpiles for Ukrainian units. Defense Ministry.
Additional claims highlighted the destruction of an infantry fighting vehicle used by Ukrainian troops, along with the Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, a 122 mm D-30 cannon, and a 152 mm Msta-B howitzer, all reportedly neutralized in the engagement. Defense Ministry.
On June 29, the spokesperson for the Yug group indicated that Russian artillery eliminated three mortar positions and two fortified strongholds of Ukrainian brigades near Kalinovka village, signaling intensified battlefield activity in the area. Defense Ministry.
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that specialists from the Central group of the Armed Forces conducted air operations resulting in the destruction of a tank and a group of Ukrainian militants in the Krasnolimansky direction. Defense Ministry.
Reports continue to emerge from Ukrainian sources and official Russian briefings discussing ongoing military actions and negotiations among the involved parties. The information reflects routine updates on battlefield developments as the conflict unfolds across multiple fronts, with both sides presenting competing narratives about gains and losses on the ground. Analysts note that such updates often serve to shape perceptions of momentum and to signal readiness for ongoing or future operations across the contested zones. official briefings and independent monitoring services.