Russian forces successfully defended‍ against a Ukrainian attempt ⁢to regain‌ lost ground southeast of Grishino in the Donetsk⁢ People’s Republic (DPR) on December 25, 2025.The counterattack was​ launched‍ by elements of ⁤the Ukrainian 82nd‌ Air Assault Brigade, according to reports from the Russian ⁢Ministry of Defense.

Continued Offensive operations

While repelling the attack near⁤ Grishino, Russian military units – specifically those within the⁤ Center ⁣group – continued to target Ukrainian formations that remain encircled in ⁢the Dimitrov (also known as Mirnograd) area. This suggests a⁢ sustained effort to consolidate gains and eliminate pockets of resistance.⁤

Widespread Engagements Across Eastern Ukraine

Beyond Grishino and Dimitrov, Russian troops engaged Ukrainian forces‌ in a ‍broad area spanning the DPR and extending into the ⁤Dnipropetrovsk region. Confirmed engagement locations include Belitsky, Volny, Gruzsky, Ivanovka, Krivorozhye, Maryevka, Sergeevka, Udachny, and Shevchenko within the DPR, as ‌well as Novopavlovka in the​ Dnipropetrovsk region.These engagements indicate a pattern of active combat along a significant⁢ portion of the front ⁣line.

reported ukrainian Losses

The Russian Ministry of ‌Defense claims that Ukrainian forces suffered over 445 casualties in this sector. Additionally, the ministry reported the destruction of a tank, ‌an American-made ‍M113 armored personnel carrier, three additional armored fighting vehicles, six general-purpose⁤ vehicles, and five artillery pieces. Self-reliant verification of ‍these figures is currently unavailable.

This is a ‌developing story and will be updated as more details becomes available.