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General Staff: Number of combat engagements on front lines grows to 71, most of them in Pokrovsk sector:

Since the beginning of the day, 71 combat clashes have occurred on the front lines in Ukraine, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector.

This is said in a situation update by the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Ukrinform reports.

In the Kharkiv sector, the Russian army unsuccessfully attacked the areas of Vovchansk and Lyptsi six times today. Two combat clashes are ongoing near the latter.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy is attacking with the support of aircraft. Petropavlivka was attacked with unguided aerial missiles. The invaders dropped two bombs on Nadia. In total, the Russian army has launched almost 15 guided aerial bombs in this sector. Five enemy attacks near Stelmakhivka, Synkivka and Berestove have been repelled so far.

In the Lyman sector, the Russian army unsuccessfully attacked Ukrainian positions eight times throughout the day. Three more combat clashes are ongoing in the areas of Makiivka and Nevske. "The situation is under control," the General Staff added.

The Russian army is active in the Siversk sector. Fighting continues near Bilohorivka and Spirne.

In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy is attacking in the area of Chasiv Yar. The Ukrainian troops are repelling attacks at two locations. Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has tried four times to dislodge Ukrainian units from their positions. Defense forces have already repelled enemy attacks near Klishchiivka. Information on enemy losses is being clarified. --->READ MORE HERE

Ukrainian Forces Push Back Russians in Chasiv Yar; Zelensky Appoints New Commander in Donetsk:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Brigadier General Andriy Khnatov as the new commander of the combined armed forces defending the eastern region of Donetsk. This change follows the dismissal of Lieutenant General Yuriy Sodol, who faced criticism for significant military failures. Khnatov's main duties include strategic planning and protecting the lives of Ukrainian fighters while repelling Russian forces.

Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have counterattacked near Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, pushing Russian forces out of the Canal district. Julian Röpcke, an analyst from the German newspaper Bild, reported that Ukrainian soldiers successfully cleared the residential area of Russian occupiers. The battle for Chasiv Yar has been ongoing for several months. The city, situated on hills and separated from Russian forces by the Seversky Donets-Donbas water canal, saw intense fighting as Russian troops attempted to flank and attack the Canal residential district.

Röpcke noted that the Ukrainian army reclaimed several streets in the Canal district, while Russian troops' counterattacks in the village of Kalinovka, north of Canal, failed. Earlier, Russian forces had approached the Seversky Donets-Donbas canal but were pushed back by the Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Additionally, Ukrainian political scientist Kirill Sazonov mentioned that Russian forces are advancing toward Chasiv Yar from a new direction, specifically from Horlivka towards Shumy and New York. Sazonov also highlighted the continuous enemy attacks reported in official updates, indicating no respite in the conflict. --->READ MORE HERE