The main on the front as of May 9/Channel 24 collage
It is the 75th day of a full-scale war unleashed by Russia in Ukraine. The enemy does not stop active offensive operations in the Eastern Operational Zone.
What the combat map looks like now can be seen further. The Ukrainian General Staff spoke about the situation at the front on the morning of May 9.
The situation at the front as of the morning of May 9
The greatest efforts of the enemies are concentrated in the South and East of Ukraine, in particular, in the Slobozhansky and Donetsk directions. Russian troops want to establish full control over the Luhansk region and Donbas. Another task of the enemy forces is to hold the land corridor with the temporarily occupied Crimea. The Armed Forces of Ukraine warn: the probability of launching missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine is high.
Slobozhanska direction
Here the enemy did not take offensive action. The Russians focused on regrouping their units and in order to resupply ammunition and fuel. Now the main goal of the enemy troops is to hold the previously occupied positions and prevent the Ukrainian army from advancing to the state border.
At the same time, in the Izyum direction, the enemy focused on preparing for an offensive in such directions as Suligovka – Novaya Dmitrovka and Suligovka – Kurulko.
This is important!On the territory of the Belgorod region, the Russians concentrated up to 19 battalion tactical groups. They should prevent the advancement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Personnel are also deployed here to replenish the units that have suffered losses.
Donetsk direction
The enemy, with the support of aviation and artillery, concentrated on taking Rubizhne and Popasna under full control. Further, the Russians want to advance on Seversk, Slavyansk, Lisichansk and Avdeevka. The enemy seeks to break through the defenses of our defenders.
Tauride direction
Here the actions of the enemy are rather demonstrative. The Russians want to tie down the actions of our troops and improve their logistics.
The South Buzh direction
In this direction, the enemy forces fired at Ukrainian units – from artillery, multiple launch rocket systems. On the temporarily occupied territory of the Zaporozhye region, there were cases of seizure of personal documents from the local population without valid reasons,
Briefly about other directions
- Volyn, Polesye, Seversk directions – signs of the formation of offensive groups no.
- Units of the armed forces of Belarus are guarding the border.
What is the situation in the unrecognized Transnistria
The situation in the “MRT” remains the same. Russian troops here are in full combat readiness.
Map of hostilities in Ukraine on May 9/Photo by Liveuamap
What are the achievements of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the day:
- The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ground Forces shot down 10 enemy targets: 6 drones “Orlan-10”, one “Outpost” and 3 cruise missiles.
- In the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, our soldiers repulsed 6 enemy attacks, destroyed 20 tanks, 1 artillery system, 28 units of armored vehicles, 1 a special armored vehicle and 5 vehicles of the enemy.
