“Ukrainian units repulse the Russian mechanized assault on Pokrovsk in Donetsk region.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: 7th Rapid Response Corps of the State Police in social networks
Details: It is noted that the occupiers began active actions from the very morning, trying to take advantage of the unfavorable weather conditions.
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For the assault, the invaders used armored, automobile and motorcycle equipment. Columns tried to break through from the southern direction to the northern part of the city.
At the same time, as stated in the message, the units in the defense lane of the 7th corps of the ShR DShV, waiting for the enemy’s assault actions, began to repulse the attack in an organized manner. The 68th separate hunting brigade named after Oleksa Dovbush burned the first “box” of the Russians. After that, other units, including artillery, began to damage the equipment and personnel of the enemy.
“The work to destroy the equipment and personnel of the enemy is ongoing,” the military reports.
According to preliminary information, units of the 76th Assault Pskov Division of the Russian Federation were involved in the assault.
Literally 7th building: “The defense operation of the Pokrovsk agglomeration is ongoing. Various components of the Defense Forces are involved in the defense – Airborne assault troops, assault units, BpS, SSO, SBU, National Guard, National Police.
Logistics remain complicated. To strengthen our supply capabilities, an operation to expand logistics corridors in Myrnograd is underway.”
What preceded: UP wrote that most of Pokrovsk is controlled by the enemy as of December 8. The Russians also penetrated Myrnograd from several sides. The “corridor” through which you can reach Mirnograd is under the partial control of Russian drones.