Russian Forces Report Strikes in Krasnolimansk Direction Across Multiple Targets

In latest battlefield updates, the press center of the Center grouping reported ongoing activity in the Krasnolimansk direction. The briefing outlined that Russian units carried out a series of rocket and bomb strikes against Ukrainian forces, targeting key locations and supply hubs. According to the spokesperson, these actions affected multiple zones, including residential-adjacent districts and forested areas used for temporary deployments, as well as a depot holding ammunition. The strikes also focused on concentrations of manpower and firepower, with specific operational points named as targets in the operation sequence. Attribution to the Center group’s press center notes that the bombardments were part of a broader tactical effort to disrupt Ukrainian operational tempo at several staging areas. In the assessment provided, Russian artillery allegedly hit units belonging to the 21st and 42nd mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces, with claims of significant attrition in personnel and equipment. The briefing stated that a D-30 howitzer crew and a 120-millimeter airdrop system were neutralized during the engagement, and that the Solntsepek heavy flamethrower teams successfully countered an enemy stronghold. Further remarks indicated that in parallel operations, another press center reported the destruction of ammunition reserves and additional military assets in linked sectors. The narrative also referenced prior actions by the Vostok group, describing how aviation forces conducted strikes against an ammunition depot in the Yuzhnodonets direction, aligning with a broader pattern of long-range air interdiction. The overarching update notes a history of open-source information summarizing the progression of Russian strategic aviation activities in recent operations, while continuing to emphasize the coordination between air and ground forces in the region. [Source attribution: Center group press communications]