Heavy fighting ongoing on Pokrovsk front as Russian forces attempting to advance – military

According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Telegram by the Khortytsia Operational Strategic Group of Troops.

On February 22, in the Kharkiv sector of the front, the Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian fortifications in Vovchansk but failed to achieve success.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attempted an advance near Zahryzove but suffered losses and retreated.

In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian troops repelled attacks near Zelena Dolyna, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, and in the Serebrianskyi Forest, preventing any loss of positions.

In the Siversk sector, the Russian forces continue their attempts to break through the Ukrainian defenses south of Bilohorivka. Their attacks were repelled, and efforts to locate and eliminate remaining enemy forces are ongoing.

In the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sector, the Russian troops launched assaults near Vasiukivka, Stupochky, Bila Hora, Dyliivka, and within the urban area of Toretsk. The Ukrainian defenders successfully held their tactical positions.

In the Pokrovsk sector, heavy fighting is underway as Russian forces attack the Ukrainian strongholds near Vodiane Druhe, Novotoretske, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Dachenske, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novooleksandrivka, Andriivka, and Ulakly. The enemy continues its push, relying on numerical superiority.

In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian assaults targeted the Ukrainian positions near Kostiantynopil. The enemy attempted to deploy assault groups near Burlatske using vehicles and motorcycles but lost two motorcycles and a buggy. They continue to amass forces for further attacks.

“The enemy continues to build up forces and resources for further assaults on all fronts. The Ukrainian defenders are inflicting heavy losses on the Russian troops in both manpower and equipment,” the Khortytsia military command stated.

As Ukrinform previously reported, Ukrainian FPV drones destroyed a camouflaged Russian BM-21 Grad on the Pokrovsk front.