Ukrainian forces repel 199 Russian attacks in 24 hours
The heaviest fighting occurred near Kostiantynivka, where Russian troops launched 23 separate assaults.
By Matthew Collins ·
Ukrainian military units repelled 199 Russian combat engagements over the past 24 hours, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The data, released at 08:00 on November 8, identifies the Kostiantynivka sector as the location of the most intense activity. Russian forces launched 23 attacks in that specific area.
Across the northern Slobozhanshchyna front and the operational zone in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian defenders pushed back four Russian offensives. In those regions, Russian aircraft dropped 20 guided aerial bombs during nine airstrikes. The air units also conducted 126 strikes against Ukrainian positions and settlements.
Fighting remained active across several other major fronts. In the South Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops stopped eight Russian pushes toward Kozacha Lopan, Radkivka, Okhrimivka, Vovchansk, Tsehelne, and Vovchanski Khutory. On the Lyman front, defenders repelled five attacks aimed at Lyman and the area near Kolodiazi.
Russian forces conducted four attacks on the Sloviansk front near Pyskunivka, Mykolaivka, and Ozerne. The Kramatorsk sector saw a single Russian assault directed at Mykolaivka. Meanwhile, Russian troops attempted to advance near Novyi Donbas, Novohryshyne, Molodetske, Dobropillia, Serhiivka, and Novopidhorodne during nine attacks on the Pokrovsk front.
In the southern sectors, Russian forces struck Ukrainian positions three times near the Huliaipole front, targeting Kosivtseve, Dobropillia, and Mala Tokmachka. The Orikhiv front recorded two Russian attacks aimed at Novopavlivka and Lukianivske.
