Two days ago, the enemy launched a massive offensive with the support of armored vehicles in the Avdiivka and Maryinka directions. This was reported by the commander of the Tavria operational and strategic group of troops Oleksandr Tarnavskyi.

According to him, the Russians actively use aviation and guided aerial bombs.

"In two days - 19 air strikes. The attack continues. Our soldiers are steadfastly holding the line. Yesterday we repelled 42 enemy attacks east of Novobakhmutivka, south of Severne and Tonenke and in the areas of Avdiivka, Pervomaiske and Nevelske. The day before yesterday, 49 attacks were repelled in the Avdiivka direction and 11 Russian tanks and 15 other armored vehicles were destroyed. Near Avdiivka, the occupants are trying to advance both in the north and in the south," the statement said.

According to Tarnavskyi, the enemy is also active in the areas of Maryinka, Krasnohorivka and Novomykhailivka, where 14 attacks were repelled over the past day.

In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled three enemy attacks south of Novodarivka and west of Novopokrovka the day before yesterday. And yesterday the enemy attacked three times north of Pryiutne and west of Novopokrovka.

"At the same time, in the Melitopol direction Ukrainian soldiers continue to inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the occupation forces. Total enemy losses amounted to 430 people over the last day. 7 units of military equipment were destroyed. In particular, 3 tanks, 2 armored personnel carriers and a unit of special equipment were destroyed," said Tarnavskyi.