In recent reports, the Center group of Russian military units is said to have pushed forward into the Avdeevka sector, occupying positions that offer greater leverage in the eastern front. RIA News relayed these assertions, portraying a notable advance that underscores shifts in local frontline dynamics.
Concurrently, the Russian forces are described as repelling a series of Ukrainian counterattacks near several settlements within the Donetsk People’s Republic, including Semenovka, Orlovka, Novgorodskoye, Umanskoye, Netaylovo, Pervomaiskoye, Tonenkoye, and Berdychi. The report characterizes these actions as a defensive hold against 64 separate counterassaults over the same period, highlighting resilience in the face of repeated Ukrainian pressure, according to RIA News.
The Ukrainian side is said to have suffered substantial losses in this operational corridor. The report claims more than 1,870 Ukrainian servicemen were neutralized in this sector during the week, and during a counter-battery engagement, 30 field artillery batteries were said to have been destroyed. Notably listed among the destroyed equipment are five US‑made M777 howitzers, a US M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, a German Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled gun, and a Grad MLRS unit. The message frames these figures as a measure of the intensity of the week’s battles in the Donetsk region.
Earlier updates were cited as indicating that two Ukrainian brigades were defeated by Russian forces in the Kherson direction within a 24‑hour window, with enemy losses pegged at up to 40 personnel. The report also mentions the loss of three armored fighting vehicles, including an American-made M113 armored personnel carrier, in the same broader operational arc.
There were additional statements alleging the destruction of expensive Abrams tanks by what are described as Ghoul drones employed in the conflict. These claims are presented as part of ongoing official briefings and operational updates, and they contribute to the broader picture of activity in the region as reported by the cited sources.