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​Ukraine’s Missile and Artillery Units Performed More Than 230 fire Missions in South on Saturday

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Ukrainian defenders eliminate 75 invaders, destroy ammo depots in south
Ukrainian defenders eliminate 75 invaders, destroy ammo depots in south

The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 75 Russian soldiers, Giatsint-S gun, two T-72 tanks, and six armored vehicles in the south on Sunday, August 20

That is according to the report of the Operational Command "South" it posted on its official page on Facebook

"The situation in our operational area is complicated and tense, but it is controlled by the defense forces. The enemy continues to conduct hostilities along the occupied defense line. There are no significant changes in the composition and position," the post reads.

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American HIMARS systems help Ukrainians to eliminate russia's troors in Ukraine, Defense Express
American HIMARS systems help Ukrainians to eliminate russia's troors in Ukraine

The enemy attempted to assault the direction of Tavriysky from Oleksandrivka with the forces of a motorized rifle company and backed by three tanks but had no success.

In addition, the Russians attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine along the contact line nine times with attack aircraft and helicopters. The Ukrainian defenders have no losses.

Russian occupying forces have struck a five-storey building in the city of Voznesensk in Mykolaiv Oblast, Saturday, 20 August, Defense Express
Russian occupying forces have struck a five-storey building in the city of Voznesensk in Mykolaiv Oblast, Saturday, 20 August / Photo credit: Roman Petrenko

"It was established that the daytime missile attack on Voznesensk was launched with a Kalibr missile. Fourteen civilians were injured, including children. All the victims have moderate and severe injuries," the Operational Command "South" stated.

The aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched five strikes on the cluster of enemy manpower, weapons, and equipment.

The missile and artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine performed more than 230 fire missions, hitting the command post of Russia’s 247th guards air assault regiment of the 7th guards mountain air assault division and destroying enemy ammunition depots in Chornobayivka and Starytsi.

The invaders lost 75 soldiers, Giatsint-S gun, two T-72 tanks, and six armored vehicles. The final losses of the enemy are specified.

As Defense Express reported, russian troops were conducting an offensive battle In the Mykolaiv direction. Occupiers has had a partial success, in the direction of Vasylky-Blahodatne, having occupied the southern outskirts of Blahodatne.

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