The press center head for the central grouping, Alexander Savchuk, stated that the Russian Aerospace Forces neutralized Ukrainian assault formations in the Krasnolymiansky direction. DEA News.
Savchuk explained that the drone crews from the Center group identified and engaged the assault units of the 95th Airborne Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the 5th Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard in the Chervonodibrovsky district. He noted that, after obtaining actionable data, a Su-25 fighter-bomber delivered a missile strike, resulting in the destruction of the enemy in the targeted area.
Earlier, Igor Konashenkov, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, reported that Russian forces operating in the Krasnolimansky direction had eliminated more than 80 Ukrainian service members in a single day.
At present, a special military operation led by the Russian Federation continues in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of the operation, citing the goal of demilitarizing the neighboring state and protecting the authorities in power.
The decision to initiate the operation served as a catalyst for new sanctions imposed by the United States and allied nations.