Ukrainian aviation destroyed two Russian strongholds in the south
Date: 2022-08-16 Author: Кирило Загоруйко Categories: WAR
Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two strongholds and two areas of concentration of weapons of the Russian invaders in the south of the country.
This is reported by the Operational Command "Pivden" in the current summary on Facebook.
It is noted that the situation in the operational zone in the South Bug direction is stably difficult, but controlled.
In particular, the enemy continues to conduct combat operations along the line of defense he occupies. At the same time, there were no significant changes in its composition and position.
As stated in the report, during the day, with the support of artillery and aviation, the occupier tried to carry out assault operations to improve his tactical position in the direction of Novogrigorevka and Belogorka.
"Without success on land, the enemy continued to use aviation against the positions of our units. But 14 air attacks were unsuccessful," the report says.
In addition, the enemy, continuing to shell settlements in the rear areas, hit the "Hurricane" on Bolshaya Kostromka and Nikolaev, and Marganets was fired from heavy artillery of the "Pion" type. No human loss.
At the same time, Ukrainian aviation hit two strongholds and two areas of concentration of weapons and equipment of enemies in the areas of Novopetrovka and Maksimovka.
"As part of the performance of fire missions, rocket and artillery units destroyed 23 rashists, a 152-mm howitzer cannon, seven armored and automotive vehicles. An enemy ammunition supply point was destroyed in Dry Pond. The final losses of the enemy are being reconnoitered," the report says.
