Syrskyi: AFU split the "Dobropillya Salient" and inflicted maximum losses on the enemy

Ukrainian defenders continue their counteroffensive on the Dobropillya direction. Over the past day, they advanced up to 1400 meters.

This was reported by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Telegram.

According to the general, he visited Ukrainian defenders on the Dobropillya direction, where a counteroffensive operation is underway. There, together with the commanders of military units, he analyzed the execution of specific tasks. Syrskyi also specified tasks based on the current situation and emphasized the need to preserve the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.

"Our defence forces have split the so-called ’Dobropillya salient’ of the enemy and are doing everything to inflict maximum losses on the Russian occupiers," said the Commander-in-Chief.

He noted that over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine regained control over 2.2 square kilometers of territory. Additionally, Ukrainian soldiers conducted strike and search operations to destroy the enemy on an area of 3 square kilometers in the Pokrovsk district.

"Our assault units advanced from 100 m to 1400 m in certain directions. During the combat operations here, 52 occupiers were eliminated, and the enemy’s total losses for the day amounted to 80 personnel," the general added.

During the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Pokrovsk district, 177.8 square kilometers of territory were liberated. Another 198.9 square kilometers were cleared of saboteurs.

The Russians lost 3,320 personnel, of which 1,864 were irretrievable losses.

The enemy also lost:

• 14 tanks;
• 38 armored combat vehicles;
• 202 artillery systems;
• 5 MLRS;
• 453 units of automotive equipment;
• 61 motorcycles and quad bikes;
• 197 drones.