Reuters: Russia says it repels heavy Ukrainian attacks in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Friday it had repelled fierce Ukrainian offensives in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions, killing more than 1,000 Ukrainian troops and destroying dozens of tanks and armoured vehicles.
Russia's top military brass briefed President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that their troops had successfully pushed back a series of attacks which Moscow says are part of a so-far unsuccessful counter-offensive by Ukraine since Sunday.
"The armed forces of Ukraine continued attempts to conduct offensive operations in the southern Donetsk and Zaporozhzhia directions," the Russian defence ministry said in a statement.
It said Ukrainian forces had attacked Russian lines four times with two battalions supported with tanks just south of Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk, but were pushed back. Russian forces had also repelled two attacks just south of city of Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region, the ministry said.
Intense Fighting Reported Between Ukraine And Russia In Zaporizhzhia And Donetsk
Russia reports heavy fighting in southern Ukraine, Kyiv silent on counterattack -- Reuters
Ukraine war: Kyiv forces step up counteroffensive, as Russia claims they're fighting back -- Euronews
Intense fighting reported as Ukrainian forces go on attack south of Zaporizhzhia -- The Guardian
Ukraine counteroffensive ramps up, but meets stiff Russian resistance -- Politico
Russia reports heavy fighting in southern Ukraine, Kyiv silent on counterattack -- ABC News Australia
Ukraine's Military Says Counteroffensive Has Begun, Intensified Fighting Confirmed -- Zero Hedge
Ukraine Situation Report: Offensive Brings Claims Of Limited Breakthroughs -- Warzone/The Drive
