Near the administrative border of the Kherson region, Ukrainian defenders took control of 5 settlements, the press service of the Operational Command "

In the south of Ukraine, in the area of \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bKherson and Nikolaev regions, Russian invaders are defending themselves at the occupied line and are carrying out artillery and mortar attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At the same time, the enemy is actively conducting reconnaissance, trying to find out where the positions of the Ukrainian defenders are located.. There were two attempts by sabotage and reconnaissance groups to advance towards the Mykolaiv region, however, having suffered losses of up to 50% of the composition of the DRG, they retreated to their previous positions.

At the same time, the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were able to move a little to the east and take control of 5 settlements of the Nikolaev region near the administrative border with the Kherson region.

During the day, 73 people from the personnel of the Russian army and 7 pieces of equipment were destroyed, including the Pantsir S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system, automotive and armored vehicles.

" Settlements preparing for holding pseudo-referendums are closed for entry and exit,"