On 17 April, Russian troops carried out a massive attack in the Pokrowska region in the east of Ukraine, but Ukrainian defenders effectively countered the attack and caused crucial losses to the opponent," said president Volodymyr Zelenski during the press briefing.
– 115 units of Russian equipment were destroyed, 200 occupiers were eliminated, and another 30 were injured. This is the powerful work of our defence Forces. I sincerely thank everyone who stands up for the country," said Zelenski.
The president besides added that the Russians tried to decision forward in the Zaporosian direction the erstwhile evening. As a consequence of countermeasures of Ukrainian units, the opponent lost another 80 soldiers killed and 117 wounded, as well as about 40 units of equipment.
Zelenski stressed that these attacks could be part of a wider Russian offensive strategy, covering impacts in many directions – from the Sumsian and Charkovsky circuits to Zaporozhye and the east part of the country. According to him, specified actions again confirm the urgent request for the systematic support of Ukraine by global partners.
The president besides reported that according to intelligence, Russia may be preparing to carry out another attack just before, during or immediately after Easter.
Source: ZN
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