The latest military bulletin from the Ministry of Defense details recent strikes and losses in the ongoing conflict around the DPR and the Kharkov region. The report highlights the destruction of several MLRS launchers and air defense assets, providing a snapshot of ongoing exchanges between opposing forces.
According to the ministry, two HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems and a Vilkha MLRS were destroyed near the towns of Selidovo in the Donetsk People’s Republic and Glubokoe in the Kharkiv region. In the same update, the radar component of an S-300 air defense system was reported incapacitated in the Odessa region close to Sanzheika. These details are part of a broader assessment of matériel losses claimed by the ministry as the conflict persists.
The report also claims that Russian forces targeted infrastructure and storage facilities, hitting hangars at Dnepr airport in Dnepropetrovsk region and at Shkolny airport in the Odessa region. It is stated that aircraft parked at these sites, as well as weapons and ammunition stored in nearby Ukrainian military warehouses near Zaporozhye and Bila Tserkva, suffered damage. The emphasis in these lines is on the reported destruction of storage and hangar facilities, which are depicted as part of an ongoing effort to degrade reserve capabilities.
Earlier, the Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly fired 20 missiles from an MLRS toward Gorlovka in the DPR. The ministry notes that the immediate results of this bombardment have not been disclosed and there is no confirmed information about casualties at this time. The lack of verified casualty data is a recurring theme in preliminary battlefield reports, which often require independent verification amid a rapidly evolving situation.
Gorlovka, a city with a long history of bombardment in the conflict, continues to face recurrent attacks from opposing forces. The report mentions an incident on a recent Monday when Ukrainian forces allegedly struck a school and a museum in Gorlovka, illustrating the harsh civilian toll and cultural infrastructure impact that accompanies ongoing hostilities. Reports of damage to educational and cultural sites are frequently cited in daily briefings, underscoring the broader humanitarian considerations alongside military objectives.
Additionally, there are references to prior strikes where Grad MLRS rounds were reported to have targeted the Belgorod village. The phrasing used in the update suggests a pattern of cross-border and cross-front activity that complicates the security environment for surrounding regions, including border communities and supply routes. As with many such statements, verification remains a critical component for a complete assessment of risk and strategic consequences.
Across the theater of operations, observers note that both sides clearly emphasize air defense readiness, storage security, and the disposition of mobile launch systems as key elements in their strategic calculations. While the ministry’s releases provide a narrative of battlefield events and tactical losses, independent verification, casualty figures, and on-the-ground assessments from neutral observers are essential to forming a balanced understanding of the evolving situation.
In summary, the force posture described in the latest bulletin points to continued exchanges of artillery and missile fire, offensive and defensive targeting of logistics hubs, and a focus on disrupting enemy reserve capabilities. The dynamic nature of the conflict means numbers and outcomes can change rapidly, and ongoing reporting will be necessary to capture the full scope of operations and their humanitarian impact. The situation remains fluid, with periodic updates expected as new information becomes available from official sources and independent observers alike. — Ministry of Defense