128 Combat Clashes Recorded at the Front Since Morning – General Staff

Since the start of Saturday, October 21, the front lines have witnessed 128 combat clashes, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The most intense enemy activity has been noted in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, where Ukrainian troops are actively engaged in defense.

According to the General Staff's information, the enemy has conducted 54 airstrikes, dropping 159 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, 6,144 kamikaze drones have been deployed to target Ukrainian positions, alongside 2,701 shelling incidents affecting both populated areas and Ukrainian military positions. These figures indicate a high level of aggression from the enemy and their intent to continue active combat operations.

In the northern Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, the enemy has carried out 73 shelling attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas, including seven that utilized multiple launch rocket systems. This demonstrates the enemy's effort to intensify their actions in these regions, causing harm to the civilian population and infrastructure.

In the southern Slobozhansky direction, the enemy has attempted to storm Ukrainian positions six times in the areas of Vovchansk, Okhrimivka, and Ambarne. Currently, two clashes are ongoing, indicating that the situation in these areas remains tense.

In the Kupiansk direction, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled four enemy assaults in the areas of Kurylivka, Pishchane, Kivsharivka, Novoplatonivka, and Novoosynove. Three additional clashes are still ongoing, demonstrating the resilience of Ukrainian forces in their fight against the aggressor.

In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian troops managed to repel an attempt by the invaders to advance towards the settlement of Lyman, confirming their readiness to defend strategically important territories.

In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian forces are also repelling two assaults by the occupiers in the areas of Platonivka and Yampil. This indicates an active defense by Ukrainian troops who are striving to halt the enemy's advance.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have repelled 26 enemy assaults in the Kostiantynivka direction near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiyivka, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, Dovha Balka, and Sofiivka. This information confirms that Ukrainian military personnel continue to actively resist enemy attacks.

In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy has launched 24 attacks in an attempt to advance in the areas of Bilitske, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Hryshyne, Myrnograd, Novomykolaivka, and towards Novo Donbas. Three clashes are ongoing, indicating that the enemy is relentless in their attempts to seize new territories.

Preliminary estimates indicate that today in this direction, 67 occupiers have been neutralized, with 44 of them sustaining injuries. Additionally, one vehicle and 14 units of enemy special equipment have been destroyed, along with one artillery piece, two damaged tanks, one armored combat vehicle, five vehicles, and seven enemy infantry shelters. Furthermore, 207 drones of various types have been destroyed or suppressed, showcasing the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces' actions.

In the Oleksandrivka direction, the occupiers have attempted to improve their positions eight times, attacking in the areas of Oleksandrhrad, Sichneve, and Verbove. Aviation strikes have targeted the outskirts of Ivanivka, Dobropasove, Levadne, and Vyshneve. Currently, one clash is ongoing, indicating the enemy's activity in this region.

In the Hulyaipole direction, ten attacks by the occupiers have occurred in the areas of Varvarivka, Zaliznychnyi, Hulyaipole, Pryliuky, Olenokostiantynivka, and Myrne. The enemy has also conducted airstrikes in the areas of Vozdvizhenske, Novoselivka, Rybal's'ke, and Lyubyts'ke, indicating a continuation of aggressive actions by the enemy.

In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy attempted to advance in the area of the settlement of Stepove. Additionally, enemy airstrikes have targeted the areas of Stepnohirs'k and Hryhorivka, reflecting active attempts to destabilize the situation in this region.

In the Dnipro direction, Ukrainian defenders have halted three assault actions towards the Antonivskyi Bridge and near the Bilohrudyi Island. This confirms the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces' actions in protecting important strategic sites.