Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 23:18
"The operational situation in our area of responsibility remains difficult but controlled by the Defense Forces. There were no significant changes in Southern Buh operational area. The enemy continues defensive operations and tries to hold the occupied lines," the Operational Command "South" posted on Facebook.
The enemy shells the Ukrainian positions, adjacent territorial communities and remote rear areas, terrorizing the civilian population.
The flights of about half a hundred UAVs, which clarify the positions of Ukrainian troops and adjust artillery fire, were recorded.
"In Mykolayiv region, searching for air defense systems, the enemy fired Kh-31 missile from a Su-35 aircraft on the territory of Bashtanka district. Nobody was injured. In Kutsurub community of Mykolaiv region, the enemy fired Grad MLRS. Nobody was injured," the Operational Command "South" noted.
Over the past day, the Russians continued shelling the recently liberated territories of Kherson region. In the area of Nova Kamyanka, the enemy launched four airstrikes. S-300 missiles were fired at Zolota Balka, damaging a school. People were not injured.
The enemy also launched Lantset combat drone attacks. In Novovoskresenske, an open surface was hit. In Chervone, a kamikaze drone was shot down on approach to the target.
The Russians used Uragan MLRS to attack Nikopol district twice. In two communities – Myrove and Marhanets – a private sector was hit, damaging houses. No casualties were reported.
As noted, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched eight strikes: two – on strongholds, four – on air defense systems, two – on enemy equipment clusters.
More than 180 fire missions were performed by missile and artillery units.
The confirmed losses of the enemy are: 32 personnel, a Strela surface-to-air missile system, a tank, two howitzers, eight armored vehicles, and an ammunition depot in Beryslav district.
According to updated information, significant fuel reserves of the occupiers were destroyed in Hola Prystan on Sunday night.
"In the Black Sea, seven ships of the enemy's fleet are on duty, maneuvering off the coast of Crimea. Among them, there is one large landing ship, but no missile carriers have been spotted," the Operational Command "South" added.
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