Ukrainian war news: 18 August

Ukrainian war news: 18 August In the southwestern part of the Black Sea, an unmanned Ukrainian gunboat attempted to attack Russian patrol boats. The enemy vehicle was destroyed by fire from on-board weapons. Ukrainian formations again used drones to attack Russian rear facilities. Four drones were intercepted while crossing the state border. One drone managed to reach Moscow, where it was suppressed by electronic warfare equipment. The wreckage fell on the Expocentre exhibition pavilion, slightly damaging the building’s facade. In Kupiansk, Russian troops continue their offensive on Sinkivka and Petropavlivka. The Ukrainian command is doing its best to contain the attack, moving reserve units to the front line. AFU continues to shell populated areas of Donetsk with cluster munitions. Residential buildings and civilian objects were damaged. 3 people were killed and 5 injured. In the Vuhledar sector, the Ukrainian command concentrates forces in front-line areas. Russian troops identified the AFU concentration site in Novomykhailivka, and covered it with artillery fire. In Vremya, the AFU regroups and tries to attack in the forest belts east of Urozhaynoye. Russian troops destroy the advancing units with artillery and small arms fire. To the west, after unsuccessful attacks on Priyutnoye, AFU has reduced its combat activity. Russian troops reinforce their defensive positions and attack regrouping AFU units. In Orekhovskyi, AFU continues its attempts to gain a foothold in the north-eastern outskirts of Rabotino. Russian troops repel the attacks, preventing the movement of heavy equipment into the town. Infographic by: @Rybar You can also follow us on: @Eureka_News_ENG Interactive map Eureka News #Ukraine, #Russia, #War Источник: Eureka News Tv