25 Dec, 08:44
Russian forces increasing pressure on Ukrainian troops near Belogorovka in LPR — expert
Unfavorable weather has made things worse for the enemy in that sector of the line of engagement, Andrey Marochko said
LUGANSK, December 25. /TASS/. Russian troops have intensified counterattacks near Belogorovka in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR) in the past few days, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS.
Ukrainian soldiers have been complaining to officers about increased pressure from Russian troops near that settlement, Marochko said, citing intercepted data. "In the past few days, our units <…> have counterattacked the frontline positions of Ukrainian troops near Belogorovka. It’s worth noting that our fighters, supported by artillery, armored vehicles and the Aerospace Forces, have been advancing round the clock," he added.
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Russian air defenses eliminate 59 Ukrainian drones over various regions overnight
According to the Tambov Region government, there were no casualties as a result of the destruction of the drones
MOSCOW, December 25. /TASS/. Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 59 Ukrainian drones over various Russian regions in the early hours of Wednesday, the Defense Ministry said.
"Overnight, on-duty air defenses intercepted and destroyed 59 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. A total of 26 drones were downed over the Belgorod Region, 23 over the Voronezh Region, three over the Kursk Region, three over the Bryansk Region, three over the Tambov Region and one over the Azov Sea waters," the ministry said.