Fighting continues in Velyka Novosilka - OSUV "Khortytsia."

As reported by Ukrinform, the operational-strategic group of troops "Khortytsia" conveyed this information via Telegram.

In the Novopavlivka direction, the enemy, supported by artillery and UAVs, conducted offensive operations in the areas of NovoKomar, Rozliv, and Ulakly.

Fighting continues in Velyka Novosilka. The Russian forces carried out nearly 30 artillery strikes on the positions of the Defense Forces in this settlement.

The Ukrainian defense forces continue to inflict losses on the Russians in personnel and equipment during intense defensive battles.

In the Kharkiv direction, the invaders attempted to storm Ukrainian positions in Vovchansk but were unsuccessful.

In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy also conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the areas of Kolysnykivka, Zahryzove, Pishchane, and Petropavlivka.

In the Lyman direction, the Russian army attacked the positions of the Defense Forces near Kopanky, Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Kolodiaziv, and Yampolivka, without losing positions.

In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk directions, Russian troops attempted to breach the defense near Stupochky, Predtechyne, Bila Hora, Krymske, and Shcherbynivka.

High-intensity combat operations continued in the urban areas of Chasiv Yar and Toretsk. The enemy carried out 150 artillery strikes on Chasiv Yar and 91 on Toretsk, along with one KAB strike. The Russians actively used various types of UAVs.

As a result of the assault actions and fire impact from the Russians, some positions of the Defense Forces were destroyed. Measures are being taken to prevent the deterioration of the tactical situation.

In the Pokrovsk direction, heavy fighting continued in Lysivka, Zelenyi, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, and Shevchenko. The invaders also attacked the positions of Ukrainian troops near Vodyane Druhe, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Udachny, Uspenivka, Dachne, and Yantarny.

As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent Major General Mykhailo Drapaty to lead the OSUV "Khortytsia". At the same time, Drapaty will retain the authority of the Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.