The Russians are actively attacking positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in various directions in the Donbass, suffering severe losses.
Russia continues to intimidate Ukrainians with rocket attacks. On Sunday, June 12, President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his evening video message on the 109th day of the war.
“The main tactical objective of the occupiers has not changed. They are forcing Severodonetsk, fierce battles continue there – literally for every meter. They are also pressing in the direction of Lisichansk, Bakhmut, Slavyansk, etc.,” said the President.
He noted that the Russian army was trying to bring reserve forces to the Donbass.
“But what kind of reserves can they have now? It looks like they will try to throw into battle the poorly trained conscripts and those gathered in the path of covert mobilization. And it only means one thing: Russia can cross on the border in June with 40,000 of its lost military, ”Vladimir Zelensky said.
In turn, the South’s operational command on the social network Facebook reported that the enemy continues to equip and strengthen defense lines, and does not conduct active offensive operations.
In particular, confrontation takes place mainly at the level of artillery duels. Moreover, heavy cannon and rocket artillery are involved.
In addition, in the suburbs of Nikolaev, the enemy continues shelling with a 152-millimeter caliber. Destroying buildings, tearing up fields, the enemy continues to put pressure on the Mykolaiv region, creating the impression of his presence to hide significant concessions on the territory of the region.
“On the other hand, from our side, the enemy is experiencing significant defeat and pressure from the air: during the day, a pair of helicopters, a pair of attack aircraft and a fighter made 3 strong strikes on positions of the enemy, ”the message. sabi.
In connection with this, it is emphasized that they fell into the enemy accumulation and depot of ammunition.
“The confirmed enemy defeat was 22 rashists, 3 T-62 tanks, 2 infantry fighting vehicles and 3 vehicles,” the report said.
Also, the order reported that residents of the Kherson region ignored the “Russia Day” celebration – there were more guards with weapons than spectators on “under -holiday”.
“Residents of the Kherson region ignored the celebration of Russia’s day, even despite attempts to bribe food packages. In their customs, the rashists brought a bias audience, which they tried to create the illusion of festivities and support for media propaganda. But the efforts were in vain – there were more guards with weapons on their under -holiday, than spectators, “the statement said.
Recall that Russia’s occupation troops from February 24 to June 12 lost approximately 32,150 people, 3,484 armored combat vehicles and 226 multiple launch rocket systems.
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Source: korrespondent
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