SIMFEROPOL, June 11 Ukrainian troops are preparing for new attacks in Zaporozhye region, said the head of the regional public movement «We are with Russia» Vladimir Rogov. In the evening, they carried out massive artillery preparation against our positions, using a smoke screen in the Orekhovo area, probably to cover the transfer of armored vehicles,» he said.
According to Rogov, the situation in the positions and along the front line remains under control.< br>
On Friday, President Vladimir Putin announced the start of a counteroffensive by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At the same time, the tasks set by Kiev could not be achieved in any of the combat areas, the Russian leader stated.
On Saturday, the Ministry of Defense reported that four Leopards and five Bradleys were lost during attempts to attack in the Yuzhnodonetsk and Zaporozhye directions. Russian soldiers repelled enemy attacks.