Since the beginning of the new year, the enemy has increased pressure in the Pokrovsk agglomeration. Due to the inability to break through the defense of Ukrainian forces with frontal attacks, the enemy is trying to act via bypass routes, in particular through Hryshyne and Rodynske.

This was stated by the 7th Air Assault Corps.

“Over the past two days, the enemy has been continuously conducting assault operations in the area of the settlement of Hryshyne. During the attacks, the enemy uses manpower and light equipment. Assault actions are carried out mostly at night to minimize their losses”, —  the statement said.

At the same time, on the approaches to Hryshyne, units within the area of responsibility of the 7th Air Assault Corps are holding back the enemy.

Overall, over the past two days, the Defense Forces eliminated more than 30 enemy servicemen and struck up to 10 units of light equipment — motorcycles and buggies.

Separately, attempts by the enemy to operate in small groups of 6–8 personnel moving north of Pokrovsk have been recorded. All movements are promptly detected by the Defense Forces, and the enemy is engaged taking into account available forces and means.