Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited units operating on the main front lines, including the Dobropillia direction.
“I held a meeting with the commanders of units involved in the counteroffensive operation. Thanks to the well-planned and bold actions of our troops, some enemy units have been encircled,” Syrskyi wrote on Telegram.
According to him, total Russian losses in the Dobropillia direction amount to 3,185 personnel, of which 1,769 are irrecoverable.
The Russian forces also lost 969 units of weapons and military equipment.
“Since the start of the counteroffensive operation, the area of liberated territory now stands at about 175 square kilometers. In addition, nearly 195 square kilometers have been cleared of sabotage groups,” the commander-in-chief emphasized.
Syrskyi issued necessary instructions to increase the effectiveness of fire strikes against the Russian forces, including at long ranges; neutralize Russian sabotage groups in designated areas; and improve coordination among units.
“He also made the necessary decisions to ensure comprehensive support for the units participating in combat operations, taking into account deteriorating weather conditions,” he wrote.
