Russian attacks in the east resisted

BY A STAFF REPORTER: The general staff of Ukraine's armed forces said their main goal was to repel Russian forces in eastern Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdivak and Marinka. In the last 24 hours, more than 20 attacks have been repelled in those areas. Russia has carried out 21 air strikes and five missile attacks across Ukraine, four of which were from the S-300 air defense system to Kramatork. According to the General Staff of ukraine's armed forces, Russia is also increasing the number of checkpoints and patrols in several occupied territories. Ukraine's defense forces said they shot down a Russian Mi-24 helicopter and six UAVs.