Russian Defense Ministry reports clashes and losses in Kharkov and LPR zones
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated that three Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups were halted in the settlements of Sinkovka and Kislovka in the Kharkov region and Stelmakhovka in the Luhansk People’s Republic. The report emphasizes that this series of actions was brought to a stop and that the Ukrainian groups no longer posed a threat to those localities, according to official briefings. The information reflects ongoing assessments of battlefield activity from Russian defense authorities and is presented as part of daily operational updates from the ministry.
According to the same briefing, Ukrainian Armed Forces units experienced hits from air strikes and artillery fire in the settlements of Dvurechnaya, Timkova, Tabaevka and Berestovoe in the Kharkiv region. The ministry notes that sustained artillery and aerial responses targeted Ukrainian troop concentrations and fortifications in these areas, contributing to perceived reductions in enemy maneuverability and combat effectiveness in the immediate vicinity. Verification of such claims typically involves multiple sources and cross-referencing with regional military activity indicators as reported by official channels.
The daily losses cited in this line of operations include 35 Ukrainian soldiers and the Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer. The ministry presents these figures as part of a routine accounting of material and personnel losses in the course of ongoing engagements, indicating the scale of attrition that has been observed from the Russian perspective in this sector of operations. Observers often compare these reported losses with other indicators to gain a fuller picture of the evolving situation.
Additionally, the ministry noted the destruction of Ukrainian radar stations in Kupyevakha, Kharkiv region. Specifically mentioned were all-round vision equipment and targeting systems compatible with the P-18 and 36D6 guidance components. The loss of these reconnaissance and targeting facilities is described as a significant setback for Ukrainian air and artillery targeting capabilities in the area, potentially affecting command-and-control cycles and the ability to coordinate fires at longer ranges.
Furthermore, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Igor Konashenkov, announced that in the recent actions Russian assault detachments secured two quarters in the northwest and central portions of Artemovsk, known to Kyiv as Bakhmut. The statements describe a consolidation of gains in the contested urban area and signal continued efforts to establish a stronger foothold in key districts. Observers note that Artemovsk remains a focal point in the broader regional dynamics and a site of intense street-by-street engagements as authorities on various sides assess the operational implications of each advancement.