**Russia’s War on Ukraine Reaches 4,151 Days: Ukrainian Forces Repel 171 Enemy Attacks**
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its 4,151 day, the situation remains intense. The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces has reported a significant number of Russian losses, particularly in drone assets, artillery, and infantry.
**Ukrainian Forces Hold Ground Against Intense Pressure**
The most hotly contested areas are the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions, where Ukrainian forces have repelled numerous attacks by Russian troops. According to reports, Ukrainian defenders held their ground against 171 enemy assaults, despite being under intense pressure.
**Russian Troops Launch Airstrikes and Artillery Barrages**
Throughout the day, Russia targeted Ukrainian military positions and civilian infrastructure with a combination of missile strikes, air raids, drone swarms, and artillery barrages. The General Staff reported that Russian troops launched:
* 2 missile strikes using precision weapons
* 54 airstrikes, dropping 86 guided aerial bombs
* 5,574 artillery attacks, including 68 with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)
* 3,869 kamikaze drone sorties
**Ukrainian Forces Respond with Precision Strikes**
In retaliation, Ukraine’s Air Force and Rocket-Artillery Forces carried out precision strikes against Russian targets. Confirmed hits included:
* 6 concentrations of enemy personnel and equipment
* 3 command and control posts
* 2 air defense systems
* 1 enemy artillery system
**Key Areas of Fighting by Direction**
The fighting was intense in several directions, including:
* Northeastern -Slobozhanskyi and Kursk Directions: 21 clashes reported
* Southern – Slobozhanskyi (Kharkiv) Direction: Ukrainian forces repelled 7 attacks
* Lyman Direction (eastern Donetsk/Luhansk border): The fiercest fighting of the day, with Ukrainian defenders repelling 25 enemy assaults
**Russian Losses Mount**
The General Staff reported a significant number of Russian losses, including:
* 1,170 personnel killed or wounded
* 3 tanks destroyed
* 2 armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) destroyed
* 49 artillery systems neutralized
* 2 air defense units destroyed
* 284 tactical-level UAVs shot down
* 82 military trucks and fuel tankers destroyed
* 1 heavy flamethrower system (TOS-1A) destroyed
**Ukrainian Forces Remain Resilient**
While Russian forces intensify their attacks, Ukraine’s combined arms operations remain a critical factor in holding the current defensive lines. Intelligence and precise artillery fire continue to be key components of Ukrainian strategy.
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