Russian losses near Pokrovsk have reportedly risen by almost 30%

Russian infantry suffered almost 30% higher losses on the Pokrovsk front in September within the defensive lines held by the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces, the corps said.

Source: 7th Rapid Reaction Corps on Facebook

Details: Ukrainian forces are reported to have taken out 1,851 Russian troops (1,202 killed and 649 wounded) last month. In August, they wiped out 1,456 Russian soldiers (928 killed and 528 wounded).

In September, Pokrovsk defenders also destroyed three tanks, disabled 41 guns and multiple-launch rocket systems and shot down or forced down 3,248 aerial assets – drones and reconnaissance aircraft.

Reports indicate that 50% more Russian Shahed loitering munitions were downed in September than in August, thanks to the deployment of specialised interceptor drones over Pokrovsk.

Quote: "The increase in enemy losses is not only the result of the enemy's unsuccessful attempts to assault and capture Pokrovsk, but also of the coordinated actions of the defenders of the agglomeration.

We are studying the methods and nature of the enemy's infiltration actions. Based on our analysis, we are blocking attempts by new sabotage groups to penetrate Pokrovsk.

Thanks to the successful actions of drone crews, we are increasingly able to engage Russians in their areas of concentration and on approaches to our forces' forward positions. We are gradually expanding the boundaries of the 'kill zones', launching FPV drones several dozen kilometres into the enemy rear. We are intensifying strikes on the enemy in their logistical corridors.

If necessary, we allocate internal reserves to carry out assigned tasks."

Details: Units of the Corps are holding positions on Zvirove's southern outskirts, Ukrainian forces said. Cut-off blocking lines have been erected on the Russian avenues of advance, while search-and-destroy teams are taking out isolated Russian groups that penetrate the town.

The Corps said the Russians have not abandoned attempts to encircle Pokrovsk. Russian forces are increasing pressure to approach and attack Myrnohrad from the north and east. West of Pokrovsk, Russian soldiers have gained additional capability to cut one of the logistical routes.

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