Russian forces linked to the Southern Group of Forces reported a series of counteractions against Ukrainian military units in the Donetsk direction over the past week. According to a report published on the telegram channel associated with the Russian Ministry of Defense, 25 separate enemy assaults were repelled in this sector, highlighting a sustained defensive effort and continued resistance by Russian troops in Donetsk. The message emphasizes the tempo of clashes and the resilience shown by the Russian forces as they confronted multiple Ukrainian offensives aimed at altering the frontline dynamics in the region.
The same bulletin notes that Russian mechanized units carried out successful operations near a number of populated settlements within the Donetsk People’s Republic. Specifically, engagements occurred in the vicinities of Kurdyumovka, Andreevka, Kleshcheevka, and Maryinka, where Ukrainian formations reportedly faced decisive counterattacks and losses as a result of sustained Russian defense and offensive maneuvers. The report frames these actions as part of a broader effort to push back Ukrainian advances and to defend strategic positions in a contested zone that has seen intense fighting in recent weeks.
According to information relayed by the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian forces incurred substantial casualties in the Donetsk direction, with figures suggesting losses surpassing two thousand and sixty-five personnel. The same update claims material losses in armored mobility and firepower on the Ukrainian side, including four tanks, fourteen armored fighting vehicles, and twenty-eight field guns. In addition, the ministry asserts that aviation and missile forces struck several storage sites, destroying five depots that allegedly contained defense equipment and military supplies, thereby impacting the logistical chain of Ukrainian units operating in the area.
Earlier, Russian armed forces announced successful efforts along the Kherson direction, noting a number of Ukrainian troop concentrations that had been targeted in a sequence of attacks. The reported outcomes were described as a reassertion of Russian control in zones where Ukrainian activity had previously been concentrated, and as part of ongoing efforts to manage risk and reduce Ukrainian capability to maneuver in key front-line areas. The cadence of reporting from the Russian side underlines a focus on attributing recent battlefield changes to sustained Russian operations and to the proactive use of air defense and precision strike capabilities.
There were also claims that Ukrainian air activity in the Kherson and Dnepropetrovsk regions had been interrupted by air defense systems, resulting in several Ukrainian aircraft being shot down. The Russian side characterized these events as significant achievements in defensive operations and as evidence of the effectiveness of integrated defense networks that combine anti-aircraft measures with interceptor and strike capabilities. The narrative surrounding these events portrays a steadier battlefield balance for Russian forces in multiple theaters, while continuing to depict Ukrainian tactics as vulnerable to coordinated responses from the Russian military apparatus. Attribution for these assertions remains with the Ministry of Defense, which has traditionally provided ongoing updates on movements, losses, and tactical outcomes from these front-line areas.