Ukraine's Armed Forces have partial success on Berdiansk front, gaining foothold

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have partial success on the Berdiansk front, gaining a foothold on the reclaimed territories. 

Source: Valerii Shershen, spokesperson for the Joint Press Centre for the Tavriia front Defence Forces, on the air of joint 24/7 newscast; Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Commander of the Tavriia operational and strategic group of troops, on Telegram

Quote: "On the Berdiansk front, we have partial success. Having advanced along the front line, our assault units and military units are gaining foothold on achieved borders, conduct aerial reconnaissance of the terrain, strike enemy targets, carry out counter-battery combat, and conduct mine clearance."

Details: He stressed that the Russians offer fierce resistance, but the defence forces "systematically put pressure on certain sections of the front" and destroy the combat potential of the Russian forces.

He added that on the Tavriia front, the defence forces retained the initiative.

Updated: Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, Commander of the Tavriia operational and strategic group of troops, said that during the past day, the Russians attacked Ukrainian positions 19 times and carried out 585 strikes. Artillery units of the Tavriia Defence Forces performed 1397 fire missions during the day.

The losses of the Russian manpower amounted to more than two companies, both killed and wounded.

22 units of Russian military equipment were destroyed. That includes 6 UAVs, 2 howitzers 2A65 Msta-B, 2 BM-21 Grad multiple-launch missile systems, 2A36 Giatsint-B, Orlan-10 UAV, Supercam UAV, Buk anti-aircraft missile system, Kredo-M portable radar, a Borisoglebsk  electronic warfare system and automotive equipment were destroyed.

In addition, three ammunition depots were destroyed. 

Earlier:

• On the morning of 12 July, the General Staff of the Armed Forces reported that the defence forces of Ukraine continue to conduct offensive operations on the Melitopol and Berdiansk fronts, gaining foothold on the achieved borders, and carrying out counterbattery measures.

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