Syrsky: The saboteurs of the Russian Federation tried to break into Pokrovsk, but they were destroyed

A group of saboteurs of the Russian Federation on July 18 tried to go to Pokrovsk of Donetsk region, but they were liquidated, the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces Alexander Sirsky said.

According to General, he reported President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky about the operational situation on the front – the main attention was focused on Pokrovsky and Novopavlovsky directions.

“The enemy continues to use small infantry tactics, but he is powerless in attempting to win Pokrovsk. Today, the hostile DRG was trying to break into the city, but was exposed and destroyed by Ukrainian defenders. Our Pokrovsk continues to keep the defense stable, ”Sirsky emphasized.

The Pokrovsky direction in the Donetsk region remains one of the hottest areas of the front. Over the last year, the largest number of combat clashes is mainly recorded there.

The project of Radio Liberty Donbass.Realia in May reported that Russia in the Donbass intensified the offensive in several directions, seeking to surround Konstantinovka – an important railway knot and a stronghold of Ukrainian defense.