Russian forces hit Pokrovsk with record 32 attacks in single day
Ukrainian commanders report 191 total clashes across the front line, with the heaviest pressure concentrated in the east near Kostiantynivka and Huliaipole.
By Noor Morgan ·
Ukrainian military commanders reported 191 combat clashes across the front line over the past 24 hours. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine issued the figures at 08:00 on October 28. Russian forces directed their most intense efforts toward the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole sectors.
The Pokrovsk front absorbed the largest number of engagements. Russian units launched 32 attacks in this area. They attempted to push forward near the settlements of Sofiivka, Vilne, Vodianske, Vasylivka, Molodetske, and Udachne. Forces also moved toward Toretske, Kucheriv Yar, Dobropillia, Hannivka, Novohryshyne, Hulive, and Serhiivka.
On the Kostiantynivka front, Ukrainian troops recorded 15 Russian attacks. Offensive operations took place near the city of Kostiantynivka and in the direction of Raiske and Pavlivka. The Huliaipole front saw 17 attacks on Ukrainian positions. Russian forces tried to advance toward Ternuvate, Dolynka, Hirke, Charivne, and Yehorivka.
Fighting continued along the northern and central sectors. In the North Slobozhanshchyna front and the operational zone in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Russian forces executed 37 strikes on Ukrainian military positions and settlements. Three of these strikes used multiple-launch rocket systems. On the South Slobozhanshchyna front, Ukrainian units repelled five Russian attacks near Okhrimivka and Mala Vovcha.
On the Lyman front, Ukrainian forces blocked Russian attempts to breach defenses. Russian troops conducted six assaults toward Nove, Stavky, and Lyman. The Kupiansk front saw three attempts by Russian forces to improve their positions, with operations directed toward Radkivka. On the Sloviansk front, two attacks occurred, one near Yampil and another toward Orikhuvatka.
The Kramatorsk front experienced three attacks directed at Malynivka, Vasiutynske, and Chervone. Ukrainian officials noted that Russian troops did not conduct assaults on the Oleksandrivka, Orikhiv, or Prydniprovske fronts. The Volyn and Polissia fronts showed no evidence of offensive Russian groups forming in the area.
Source: Ukrainska Pravda
