Russia, in the Podilsk direction with the forces of the 13th battalion tactical group from the Eastern Military District, Russia is trying to continue the offensive on the border of Horenychy, Hostomel and Demydiv. The goal is to block Kyiv from the north and northwest.
This is stated in the summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 6 a.m. on the seventh day of the heroic opposition of the Ukrainian people to the Russian invasion.
Up to three BTGs from the 5th General Army are in Zhytomyr oblast.
“In Siverskyi direction, up to seventeen BTGs of the occupying forces, despite the losses o manpower and equipment, continue their offensive intending to block Kyiv from the northeast. Invaders were stopped near Kozeletsk, Bobrovytsa, Makivv settlements. On another direction, near Svitylna, Peremoha, Hostroluchia settlements, enemy troops lost their offensive potential,” says the statement.
Enemy troops with the forces of two BTGs are making unsuccessful attempts to keep the heroic cities of Sumy, Lebedyn, Ohtyrka surrounded. On Slobozhanskyy direction, up to 16 BTGs continue their offensive in the direction of Krasnohrad. Some of the forces, up to 4 BTGs, are advancing towards Izium. “Invader suffered losses and was stopped near Bohoduhiv, Chuhuiv, Shevchenkove. On Donetsk direction, having no success, the aggressor concentrated their efforts on blocking Mariupol,” said General Staff. In Tavria's direction, the enemy continues the offensive near Skadovsk, Hola Prystan, Kherson, Snihurivka, Nova Kahovka. After regrouping, they continue to move towards Kherson and Mykolaiv. Up to two BTGs are operating near Vasylivka, Chervone Pole, Novopetrivka. In the Black Sea operational zone, the enemy is deploying a naval group and continues preparing for a naval landing operation. “Having no success in advancing their forces, enemy insidiously continues to shell and bombard critical infrastructure objects to intimidate civilian population who are bravely resisting alongside the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Enemy’s morale and their will to win are decreasing rapidly due to the steady defense of our troops. The occupiers suffer losses in all directions. We will provide information on this a bit later. Together WE will break the enemy because the truth is on our side. Victory will be ours! Glory to Ukraine!” General Staff summarized. Yesterday, the Mayor of Kyiv, Vitaly Klichko, stated that the enemy is close to the capital. Our Armed Forces territorial defense forces are fighting for our land. Everyone is ready for the defense.