Russia shows no shortage of ammunition in intense Eastern Front battles

31 August 2023, 05:12 PM

Intense battles are raging on the Eastern front of Ukraine’s ongoing counteroffensive, where Russia is showing no shortage of ammunition.

"Intense battles are ongoing on the Eastern front. The enemy is employing its entire arsenal of aviation and artillery equipment, utilizing various rocket systems as well as conventional arms. They are also using assault aviation," stated Captain Illya Yevlash, head of the press service of Ukraine’s Eastern Military Group on Aug. 31. 

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Russia does not face a shortage of ammunition, according to Yevlash. Russia launches tens of thousands of projectiles every day towards Ukrainian positions on the Eastern front.

On the Tavria front, hostilities have somewhat decreased as Russia is attempting counterattacks.

Ukrainian Counteroffensive: Latest News

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry confirmed the liberation of the village of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhya Oblast on Aug. 28, which Ukrainian troops entered six days prior. Troops are now advancing towards Novoprokopivka and Ocheretovate, with successes near Verbove.

Robotyne is about 20 km from occupied Tokmak, an important logistical hub for the Russian army. Tokmak on the way to the coastal city of Melitopol.

The liberation of Urozhayne was confirmed on Aug. 16. In June, Ukraine recaptured 9 populated areas in the south and east of Ukraine. In July, Stari Mayorysk was liberated.

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