The reconnaissance group of the occupiers, operating near Verkhnekamenskoye, Donetsk region, was hit by the fire of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was announced by the head of the Lugansk OVA Serhiy Gaidai.

“Earlier, the invaders managed to carry out massive offensives due to a significant advantage in artillery. Now international support in the form of HIMARS is still not enough for our counteroffensive, however, due to the destruction of ammunition depots, it has become much more difficult for the enemy to resupply weapons and maneuver,” Gaidai wrote..

He added that over the past month, the advance of the invaders has lost momentum.. In July, Russian troops are only trying to storm the Donetsk region. One of these attempts was stopped? near Verkhnekamensky.

“Our fighters timely discovered the reconnaissance group, inflicted a fire defeat on it and forced it to retreat,” Gaidai said..

According to him, the enemy retreated in five more directions, from where he tried to break through the defense of the Ukrainians..

However, the invaders continue to destroy settlements with cannon and rocket artillery..

“So, during July 29, they fired seven missiles on this sector of the front, carried out seven artillery attacks, one tank attack, and used mortars,” the head of the OVA wrote..

In addition, the enemy continues to enjoy an advantage in aviation, striking at least six settlements.

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Earlier it was reported that the Russian occupiers are testing the strength of the defensive fortifications in the Luhansk region, trying to find weaknesses. The invaders are trying to establish full control over the territories of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions and keep other occupied territories.