Currently, the Armed Forces are engaged in defensive actions on the Avdiivka and Mariupol fronts in Donetsk Oblast. Simultaneously, they are advancing on the Melitopol and Berdyansk fronts in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to Kuzmin.
"Intense battles continue, with the enemy persistently attempting attacks in the Avdiivka direction; in the past 24 hours, 14 offensive actions have resulted in significant advancement – our Defense Forces are confidently pushing forward," said Kuzmin.
He confirmed the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Avdiivka, asserting that progress was made in both offensive and defensive operations.
Moreover, Kuzmin noted the destruction of six enemy ammunition depots within the last day. These deliberate strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are disrupting the logistical operations of the Russian army, making it progressively more challenging for them to supply their units with weaponry and military equipment.
He added that the Russians are facing a "shell famine," and the destruction of their depots hampers their ability to replenish resources. Efforts to divert resources from other directions, including Crimea, have become "more challenging" following several recent attacks on key bridges connecting the occupied peninsula to mainland Ukraine.
Kuzmin stated that the enemy attempts to reinforce their depleted reserves by redirecting troops from other directions. Currently, approximately 150,000 Russian troops are present on the Tavria front, including several of their armies, such as the 35th, 36th, 5th, and 58th combined-arms armies.
However, Kuzmin pointed out that the Ukrainian forces are short of aviation, air defense systems, and demining engineering equipment, which precludes a more active advancement. Meanwhile, the enemy reportedly incurs daily losses of approximately 2-3 platoons.