The Ukrainian Armed Forces are repelling attacks in four directions

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces published operational information about the Russian invasion at 20.00 Monday, May 20.

“The Russian invaders continue active offensive and attack operations in the directions of Kupyansky, Kurakhovsky, Kramatorsk and Pokrovsky. Enemy aircraft are also operating with high intensity in the last two – in total, the invaders dropped 15 KAB, and also used nearly three dozen unguided aircraft missiles,” the message said.

In the direction of Kharkov, the number of clashes today increased to four. During the day, the enemy attacked twice near Volchansk and once each in the direction of the villages of Staritsa and Liptsy. The General Staff ensures that the situation is under control.

“Since May 10 and at this time, in the direction of Kharkov, the Russian invaders have already lost 1,974 people killed and wounded in manpower and 342 units of weapons and military equipment!” – said the construction of the General Staff.

In the direction of Kupyansk, three clashes continue in the areas of Stelmakhovka and Sinkovka. In just these 24 hours, the enemy tried to break through our defenses in this direction 11 times.

There were no changes in Seversky’s direction.

“In the direction of Kramatorsk, in the second half of the day, the enemy became more active near Chasov Yar and carried out three attacks today near Andreevka, this time in the Druzhba area,” reported the General Staff.

It is reported that the enemy continues to focus efforts in the direction of Pokrovsky, where he has already made 32 attempts to advance.

“24 attacks were repelled, eight continued to carry out five airstrikes in the areas of Novoaleksandrovka, Vozdvizhenka, Umansky, Karlovka and Elizavetovka Ukrainian units, the invaders have already lost 366 people killed and wounded in this direction.

11 enemy attacks were also reported in the direction of Kurakhovsky, three of them are ongoing, the situation is under control. In the other direction – without any significant changes.

“Thanks to the flexibility of our defense system, Ukrainian soldiers confidently hold their positions under fire control, conduct maneuvers, and, under favorable conditions, conduct operations of the attack to expel enemy troops from the occupied lines.” the Prosecutor General’s Office reported.

We remind you that on the night of May 19, the Ukrainian military destroyed the Russian sea minesweeper Kovrovets.

It was also reported that the Russian Navy ship Cyclone, carrying Caliber missiles, was likely hit by a missile attack on temporarily occupied Sevastopol.