Russia said on Monday that its forces had taken control of two more settlements in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk over the past 24 hours, while Kiev reported fierce defensive actions along the frontlines.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian forces struck Ukrainian drone production facilities, as well as energy and transportation infrastructure over the past 24 hours. Russian air defense units intercepted and downed 122 Ukrainian drones.
Moreover, Russian troops seized control of two more settlements, one in Zaporizhzhia and the other in Donetsk.
On the same day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported intense combat activities across the frontline. In its daily operational update, it said that 144 separate engagements occurred in the past day.
Ukrainian forces said they repelled multiple Russian assaults in the directions of Kupiansk and Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian Air Force and artillery units conducted strikes against Russian positions, and Kiev claimed the destruction of a significant number of Russian drones.
Russia claims control of 2 more settlements, Ukraine reports fierce defensive actions
