Day: December 31, 2024

Intensive urban battles continue in Toretsk, Donetsk region. The Russian troops are attempting to break through the village of Shcherbynivka and capture the refractory plant, according to the spokesperson of the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops, Viktor Trehubov, during a national marathon broadcast.

“Urban battles are a specific type of combat with very high intensity. In Toretsk, there are both urban battles and an attempt to break through through Shcherbynivka. Recently, the 3rd Assault Brigade repelled an enemy attack in Leonidivka and destroyed 9 enemy BMPs,” Trehubov said.

According to him, there are also constant urban battles in Chasiv Yar.

“The Russians are constantly trying to either break through and pierce the Ukrainian positions behind the Siversky Donets-Donbas Canal, or break through to the city’s architectural dominant – the refractory plant. But in the latter case, they have never been successful, because it is physically very difficult,” the spokesperson added.

Situation in Toretsk

The situation in the Toretsk direction remains extremely tense. Urban battles continue, and the frontline is constantly shifting.

As reported by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the fighting in the city is taking place for every entrance and floor.

Despite the difficult circumstances, the Ukrainian Defense Forces are successfully destroying Russian military equipment, including tanks and BMPs used by the enemy for the assault. However, the Russian army continues to attempt to encircle the city.

Nonetheless, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding their defensive positions, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

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