Enemies attempt to establish zone of control along entire border with Russia, says Tregubov

According to Ukrinform, Viktor Tregubov, head of the communications department of the Joint Forces Task Force, stated this on television.

“Overall, the situation is intense right now. The Russians’ main areas of focus in our area of control remain the same—first and foremost, the Lyman sector, and secondly, the Kupiansk sector. The Russians are also continuing their attempts to establish a zone of control along the entire Ukrainian-Russian border, to the extent that there are certain new sectors where they are trying to push forward. “Right now, the area near Kozacha Lopan is of particular concern, as they are trying to infiltrate there,” Tregubov noted, adding that the enemy has a numerical advantage, as well as sufficient reserves and ammunition to advance aggressively.

The spokesperson assured that the Defense Forces are holding back the enemy thanks to well-equipped positions, a drone network, and an effectively organized perimeter. He also confirmed that the enemy continues to employ tactics involving small infantry groups and is increasing its use of guided munitions.

When asked what the biggest challenge facing the Defense Forces is, Tregubov noted the enemy’s numerical advantage.

“They currently have no personnel issues. And the enemies can replenish their ranks, whereas we face certain challenges with mobilization. That said, on the positive side, we have a technical advantage, an advantage in providing medical care, and a logistical advantage on most fronts,” the spokesperson emphasized.

Tregubov also noted that the enemy is trying to catch up with the Defense Forces in the use of unmanned ground vehicles, but as of now, it lags in the number of operators.

As reported by Ukrinform, 249 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines over the past day. The highest number of enemy attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk, Sloviansk, and Kostiantynivka sectors.

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