Ukraine's Armed Forces liberate Piatykhatky and 7 more settlements

Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence, has reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated eight settlements on the Berdiansk and Melitopol fronts, including the town of Piatykhatky.

Source: Maliar on Telegram

Quote: "In the course of two weeks of offensive operations on the Berdiansk and Melitopol fronts, during the specified period, units from the Tavriia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces have liberated 8 settlements, including Novodarivka, Levadne, Storozheve, Makarivka, Blahodatne, Lobkove, Neskuchne and Piatykhatky."

Details: Maliar emphasised that, in total, the units on the Tavriia front had advanced into the depths of the Russian forces by up to 7 kilometres, and the liberated area in the south is 113 square kilometres. 

The Deputy Minister of Defence noted that the active operation of the Tavriia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces is ongoing.

"The enemy suffered significant losses over the past week. In particular, last week the enemy's losses on all fronts amounted to more than 4,600 killed and wounded, and in addition, our defenders captured over 80 of the aggressor’s fighters," Maliar concluded.

Background: 

• The Russian occupation "authorities" complained that the Armed Forces have taken control of Piatykhatky, but then the Russian Defence Ministry reported that the alleged attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Piatykhatky was repelled by the Russians.

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