Retired US commander: ‘ATACMS are exactly what Ukraine needs’. Ben Hodges, a former commander of the U.S. Army Europe, told Politico that Ukraine needs U.S.-made MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) surface-to-surface missiles.
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Orcs suffer mechanical failure in Avdiivka area, video shows
The orcs had a "Mechanical" failure in the Avdiivka area. https://
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The Gensu of the post on Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian positions
The Ukrainian general staff reported strikes on Russian positions and equipment in Tokmak, Tytove, Chernihivka, Pology and Berdyansk. It is obvious the AFU are systematically targeting high-value logistics and command positions of the Russian forces.
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Bakhmut encirclement unlikely; ammo production key for future offensives.
I find it unlikely the Russians will succeed in their aim to encircle Bakhmut and capture it. However, more and more as we go, the offensive potential for both sided will be determined by the production rate of ammunition.
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AFU repels attacks near Bakhmut; Russian channels claim minor gains
Bakhmut
The AFU repulsed attacks around Soledar, Bakhmuts'ke, Pidhorodne, Bakhmut, Klishchiivka and Kurdyumivka. Pro ru channels report progress around Pidhorodne (they allegedly took two trenches). This tells us a little about what the Russians consider a victory these days. -

AFU repulses attacks and advances 2.5 km towards Kreminna
The AFU repulsed attacks around Ploshchanka, Chervonopopivka and Bilohorivka. I believe the AFU continues their offensive south of Kreminna and Dibrova. The AFU reported they advanced 2.5k towards Kreminna this week.
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Svatove: counteroffensive around Stel’makhivka and Andriivka
Svatove
The Ukrainian Armed Forces repulsed attacks around Stel'makhivka and Andriivka. The AFU reported shelling in the area of Kovalivka for the first time since October; I think it is possible the AFU have advanced slightly there. -

AFU progress near Svatove reported in yesterday’s thread.
Very late yesterday I reported about possible AFU progress NW of Svatove, read more in yesterdays thread.
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Shelling reported in Vil’shana area for fifth time in a month
Kupyansk
A shelling was reported in the area of Vil'shana today, this is the 5th time shellings are reported on the town over a period of 1 month. -
Increased fighting near Lyman Pershyi could signal movement after months of standstill
Not very interesting in it's self, but with the recent reports of increased fighting around Lyman Pershyi, it could indicate some movement in an area which has more or less been at a standstill for months.
