Air Assault: Russian forces move artillery toward Pokrovsk area, small-arms fighting continues in Hryshyne

Russian forces are increasing the amount of long-range artillery in the area of responsibility of the seventh Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces as they try to intensify their offensive in Pokrovsk urban area, the corps command said.

"The enemy is hiding artillery both in tree lines and in private residential areas. Understanding the enemy's logic, the Defense Forces are detecting and destroying Russian guns. Over the past 24 hours alone, Ukrainian troops damaged and destroyed five enemy artillery pieces near Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Despite constant pressure from the enemy, units in the area of responsibility of the seventh Rapid Response Corps continue to hold positions in the northern part of Pokrovsk," the corps said on Telegram.

It said Ukrainian units had forced the enemy to slow its advance, prompting Russian forces to step up activity in the directions of Hryshyne and Rodynske.

"Small-arms fighting is continuing in Hryshyne, including in the southeastern part of the settlement. Ukraine's Defense Forces are operating with active support from UAV units and artillery. The enemy is unsuccessfully deploying additional assault groups to put pressure on Hryshyne, including using motorcycles," the corps said.