Key Takeaways:
– 190 combat clashes reported between Ukrainian Defence Forces and Russian invaders on September 20.
– Most intense conflict occurred in the Kurakhove sector with 52 combat clashes.
– Invaders launched four missile strikes on Ukrainian territory and carried out 3,700 attacks using a variety of weapons.
– Ukrainian forces have thus far repelled the majority of assaults, causing significant Russian losses.
– Russian losses estimated to include 264 killed and wounded, with various equipment destroyed or damaged.
A Day of Intense Combat
On Friday, September 20, Ukraine’s Defense Forces engaged in 190 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the frontlines. The largest scale of confrontation occurred in the Kurakhove sector. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as per Ukrinform reports, released this update on their Facebook page at 22:00, September 20.
The post detailed, “Since the start of the day, 190 clashes have occurred. Additionally, aggressors launched four missile strikes on Ukrainian territory, undertook 54 airstrikes using 67 glide bombs, and deployed 671 kamikaze drones.”
The Russian forces made substantial efforts to break through Ukrainian defences, launching over 3,700 attacks on Ukrainian forces and settlements using a variety of weapons.
Bitter Battles across Different Sectors
In the Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Prydniprovske sectors, the invaders met stiff resistance from the Ukrainian defenders who repelled most of the attacks. Despite this, battles are still ongoing in several areas.
Based on preliminary information, the enemy suffered heavy losses recording 64 casualties and substantial equipment damage in the Kharkiv sector alone. In the Pokrovsk sector, the hostility is high with 32 combat clashes so far.
Estimated Russian Casualties
The General Staff of the Armed Forces estimated that Russian losses total 264 killed and wounded. The destruction of Russian resources included one tank, five artillery systems, nine vehicles, one piece of special equipment, and ten motor vehicles. Additionally, six automotive equipment units and seven artillery systems sustained harms.
The Ukrainian forces successfully added to their force by securing two Russian military prisoners.
Ongoing Combat in Kurakhove
The hotspot of the conflict happened to be the Kurakhove sector, where 52 combat clashes were recorded. Ukrainian forces repelled 44 attacks, but eight clashes still continue near settlements including Tsukuryne, Zhelanne Pershe, Heorhiivka, Dalne, Oleksandrivka, Katerynivka, and Kostiantynivka.
Ukrainian Defense Standing Strong
Despite the recurrent attacks by Russian forces, Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions resiliently. The post credited this to the soldiers of brigades like the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade and the 13th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine for their courage, skill and effective use of weapons causing significant losses to the invading forces.
In conclusion, while the situation along the Ukraine-Russia frontlines remains volatile, the Ukrainian Defence Forces are tenaciously defending their territories, hoping to mitigate further enemy advances. The struggle is far from over, and all eyes are on what could transpire in the coming days.