In the Tavria direction, Russian troops reduced their aviation activity over the past day, conducting only 2 air strikes, but conducted 42 combat engagements and fired 1040 artillery rounds. This was reported by the commander of the Tavria operational-strategic group Oleksandr Tarnavskiy.

"The enemy reduced aviation activity in the operational area of the Tavria operational-strategic group over the past day, conducting only 2 air strikes, but conducted 42 combat engagements and fired 1040 artillery rounds," the commander said.

According to him, "in the Zaporizhzhia direction and in Donetsk region Russians resumed using poisonous substances: 4 grenades with tear and suffocating chemical agents were recorded."

"In the Avdiivka direction, the enemy is again attempting to attack with small assault groups - our troops repelled 9 attacks near Lastochyne, Pivnichne, Pervomayske and Nevelske," noted Tarnavskiy.

"In the Mariinka direction, we continue to hold back the aggressor near Heorhiivka, Peremoha and Novomykhailivka, where we repelled 21 attacks. In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy tried to attack once near Staromayorske. There were no significant changes in the Zaporizhzhia direction either. Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 11 attacks near Malynivka and Robotyne," said the commander.

According to his assessment, "the situation remains under control, Ukrainian soldiers are steadfastly holding the line and are actively destroying the enemy."