Russian forces step up firepower in eastern Ukraine, shelling up by 30%

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Russian invading forces have significantly increased the number of fire strikes in the eastern sector of the front, with the intensity of shelling rising by 25–30% over the past ten days compared to the previous period.

Captain Hryhorii Shapoval, Spokesperson for the East Group of Troops, reported this in an exclusive comment to Ukrinform.

“If we compare it with the previous ten-day period, the enemy has increased the number of fire strikes by roughly 25–30%,” said the spokesperson.

Shapoval added that the situation in the eastern direction remains difficult but under control by Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

In addition, Ukrainian forces destroyed one and damaged two enemy tanks, eight armored vehicles, 12 pieces of special equipment, seven electronic warfare systems, and between 200 and 490 drones.

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