Ukraine's Defense Forces Successfully Repel Russian Attacks in Bakhmut and Maryinka Sectors

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have successfully repelled enemy attacks in the Bakhmut and Maryinka sectors, with a total of 25 combat clashes occurring in the past 24 hours. The Ukrainian forces continue offensive operations in the Melitopol direction and the Bakhmut sector, gradually liberating occupied territories. The Defense Forces launched airstrikes on enemy concentrations, while Ukrainian missile forces targeted anti-aircraft systems, artillery units, and ammunition depots. The Russian army carried out missile attacks, airstrikes, and MLRS attacks on Ukrainian positions and populated areas. The situation in the east and south of Ukraine remains difficult, with ongoing artillery and mortar fire on settlements. Ukrainian forces destroyed 12 enemy aerial targets and civilian infrastructure was hit by Russian missiles in Odesa region.