Ukrainian Armed Forces military officer spoke about the difficult situation in the vicinity of Toretsk

Ukrainian Armed Forces military officer spoke about the difficult situation in the vicinity of Toretsk

A difficult situation is observed in the vicinity of Toretsk, Donetsk region. Units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are trying to get behind Ukrainian fighters.

A Ukrainian Armed Forces lieutenant with the call sign “Alex” reported this on his Telegram channel on August 5.

“In the village of Pivnichne, in the vicinity of Toretsk, the situation is difficult, the enemy is in residential areas and is trying to reach the rear of our units,” said Ukrainian Armed Forces officer “Alex.”

According to him, difficult battles are going on, everything is “like porridge.” The serviceman noted that this is typical for battles in a populated area, where there is a fight for every house and basement.

The situation in the Toretsk direction: data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that in the Toretsk direction, the Russian military attacked the positions of Ukrainian fighters 15 times with the support of bomber aircraft. As of the evening of August 5, seven engagements continued near Toretsk and New York.

“Today, the enemy dropped ten guided aerial bombs on Toretsk,” the message says.