The defense forces continue to prevent the plans of the Russian invaders to advance deeper into the territory of Ukraine, the General Staff assured.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces published operational information about the Russian invasion at the end of the day on May 17.
“The defense forces continue to prevent the plans of the Russian invaders to advance deep into the territory of Ukraine,” assured the General Staff.
At the beginning of the day, 101 military clashes took place, the enemy launched 15 missile strikes, 70 air strikes and 452 kamikaze drone strikes, and carried out 2,843 shelling of our troops’ positions.
“In the direction of Kharkov, the enemy made two attempts to break through the defenses of our troops in the direction of Glubokoe-Liptsy, Bugrovatka-Staritsa. The situation is controlled by the defense forces to improve the tactical situation, and also carry out combing activities in the area In the area of the city of Volchansk, Ukrainian units are strengthening their defense to improve the tactical situation,” the report said.
Six military clashes took place in the direction of Kupyansk. Our units successfully repelled three enemy attacks. Three military clashes continue in the direction Kislovka – Ivanovka and Krakhmalnoye – Berestovo. The situation is controlled by the defenders of Ukraine.
Under the direction of Seversky, the Russian invaders made five attempts to break the defenses of our troops, concentrating their efforts on the Razdolevka area. The situation is under control.
In the direction of Kramatorsk, the number of engagements increased to 15. The defense forces held their positions. The situation is tense, but under control, assured the General Staff.
Under Pokrovsky’s direction, the number of military clashes remained unchanged. Since the beginning of the current day, the enemy has made 25 attacks on the positions of our troops. Combat operations also continue in the areas of Novoaleksandrovka, Sokol, and Nevelskoye settlements. The invaders did not give up attempts to advance in the direction of Novoaleksandrovka.
In the direction of Kurakhovsky, the enemy tried to destroy the defenses of our troops 16 times. Combat operations continue in the areas of the settlements of Paraskoveyevka and Vodyanoye. The situation is under control.
In the Vremiv direction, the enemy made three attempts to improve the tactical situation. Ukrainian defenders repulsed two attempts of the enemy to advance in the direction of Staromayorsky. Another battle continues in the Razdelny area.
In the direction of the Dnieper, the invaders continue to try to dislodge our soldiers from their bridges on the left bank of the Dnieper. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 13 enemy attacks in the area of the village of Krynki, and there were no losses of positions.
In the directions of Limansky, Toretsky, Gulyai-Polye and Orekhovsky, the invaders did not carry out offensive actions or attacks today.
We remind you that on the night of May 10, Russian troops launched an offensive in the north of the Kharkov region. The enemy captured about 10 villages, mainly in the “gray zone”. Now there are fierce battles for the city of Volchansk.
The situation in Volchansk is under control – General Staff
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