[HIGHLIGHTS] In the Artyomovsk region: The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported unsuccessful attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to break through the defenses of the Russian forces

After an unsuccessful offensive in the South Donetsk direction, Ukrainian troops attempted to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Artyomovsk region. It is noted that the enemy failed to achieve the goals of the offensive.

During the fighting, up to 415 Ukrainian servicemen, two tanks, nine armored combat vehicles, six vehicles, a Gvozdika self-propelled artillery mount, and an Msta-B howitzer were destroyed. In the Kupyansk direction, the activities of three Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups were suppressed.