Russia claims control of two settlements, Ukraine claims to repel Russian military attack.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 3rd that in the past day, Russian forces have taken control of two settlements in the Kharkiv region, and the Russian Black Sea Fleet has destroyed one unmanned boat. The report also stated that Russian forces continued to use drones to strike port and maritime targets serving the Ukrainian military, hitting four cargo ships transporting military supplies, with two being struck while unloading at Mykolaiv port and the other two while navigating in the Black Sea.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the 3rd that in the past day, there were 207 combat incidents in the frontline areas, and Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in multiple directions. Ukrainian missile and artillery units launched strikes on Russian troop concentration areas, drone control points, and command posts, shooting down 1,657 Russian drones. Additionally, on the 3rd, Russia stated that Ukrainian drones attacked areas in Vladimir Oblast, Krasnodar Krai, and Belgorod Oblast, resulting in multiple casualties. (Reporter: Hao Wei, Wang Jinyan)
Russian forces captured two settlements in Kharkiv Oblast and conducted drone strikes against Ukrainian targets, hitting four cargo ships. Ukrainian forces repelled multiple attacks, shooting down 1657 Russian drones and targeting troop concentrations. Additionally, Ukrainian drones attacked areas in Russia, resulting in casualties.
- Russian forces captured two settlements in Kharkiv Oblast.
- Ukrainian forces repelled multiple attacks and shot down 1657 Russian drones.
- Russian Black Sea Fleet destroyed one unmanned boat.
- Ukrainian missile and artillery units targeted Russian troop concentrations and command points.
- Ukrainian drones attacked regions in Russia, causing casualties.