Key takeaways:
- Ukrainian forces have regained control over Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast, driving out the occupiers and consolidating their positions.
- The operation was carried out by units of the Active Measures Department of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the special unit “Artan,” and the 2nd Assault Battalion of the Third Assault Brigade
- Ukrainian flags are returning to the territory under Ukrainian control.
Novomykhailivka is under the Ukrainian flag again! Ukrainian forces restored control over the settlement in Donetsk Oblast, expelling the Russians and securing strategic positions.
According to the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (HUR), the successful offensive operation was carried out by units of the Active Measures Department of HUR, including the special group “Artan,” as well as the 2nd Assault Battalion of the Third Assault Brigade.
"Novomykhailivka is under Ukrainian control!" the intelligence agency reports.
The announcement came on Ukraine's Independence Day, on 24 August.
Tactics and outcome of the operation
According to intelligence, the enemy was caught off guard. Ukrainian units coordinated the use of assault groups, heavy equipment, and drones. As a result, the occupiers lost about a company of personnel and were forced to redeploy reserves from other parts of the front.
“Thanks to the coordinated actions of assault units and heavy equipment, as well as the use of drones, Ukrainian forces improved their tactical position and strengthened defense in the area," the intelligence agency notes.
Earlier, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian defenders successfully conducted counterattacks in Donetsk Oblast, liberating three settlements from the occupiers - Mykhailivka, Zelenyi Hai, and Volodymyrivka.
“I once again express my deep gratitude to our brothers- and sisters-in-arms for their actions during these critical, decisive days,” he said.
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