Vladyslav Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, stated this on the Espreso channel."In the Huliaipole direction, and in the south in general, the situation has been quite difficult for the last few days, and even weeks. The enemy is increasing the number of combat engagements and the use of various types of weapons, particularly artillery, drones, and aviation. The Russian army is also attempting to storm and advance deeper into our positions. The situation in the Huliaipole direction is one of the most complex along the entire front line of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Over the past day, we have recorded 18 combat engagements in this area. Russia attempted to assault our positions near the settlements of Varvarivka, Yablukove, Rivnopillia, Chervone, and Pryluky. The enemy also tried to infiltrate the outskirts of Huliaipole and Varvarivka. The Russian forces launched strikes with guided aerial bombs on Huliaipole and several other settlements located near the line of contact," Voloshyn explained.According to him, the situation in the Oleksandrivka direction is also difficult. Over the past day, more than 15 combat engagements were recorded in this area. "The Oleksandrivka direction is no less tense. There, the enemy also conducted over 15 combat engagements, and fierce battles are ongoing along almost the entire front line," he added.The General Staff reported that on November 22, a total of 162 combat clashes were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, 40 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction.