7/ The Ukrainian withdrawal would have allowed the Russians to push directly against Vesela Dolyna, a near-suburb of Bakhmut. Thus, both at Soledar and at Bakhmouth, the Russians would have reached the crest of the slopes overlooking the thalweg. This would allow them to fire in direct line of sight.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian Advances South of Bakhmut: Luganske Captured, Fighting for Kodema and Vershyna
6/ South of Bakhmut, the capture of the Luganske power plant has logically led to a reconfiguration of the deployment, the only place where Russian forces have made clear progress in a long time. Semyrhija is reportedly captured, with fighting for Kodema and Vershyna ongoing.
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Siversk-Bakhmut Line: Russia stalls in the north, focuses on high ground
4/ It is of course on the Siversk Bakhmut line that things are most interesting. To put it simply: the RU are no longer pushing north towards Siversk, content with the high ground (Hihorivka – Ivano-Daridka) but no longer advancing.
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Northern Ukraine: Status Quo, Artillery, and Futile Victory Claims
2/ In the North, there is little movement, particularly around Kharkiv, where both sides have settled for a certain status quo, based on artillery exchanges and probing attacks here and there that allow for victory communiqués as triumphant as they are temporary and vain.
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Ukrainian boat exploded at Danube estuary in Odesa region
In Odesa region, a Ukrainian boat exploded at the Danube estuary; the canal passage has been restricted, says OK "Pivden" (South).
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RU line moved south of Nesterianka based on shelling report
At the next stop on the railway of self destruction we have Nesterianka. I have moved the RU line of control to the south of the village based on GSUA report of a shelling near the village. I think this indicates UA advances in the area and I'm placing the town as contested.
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Pro-Russian Lada Monkeys fail at Pisky, partially succeed at Avdiivka
Lada Monkeys from Bombass (pro-ru militia) tried to assault Pisky and Kam'yanka, these assaults failed, no banana for them.
They also attacked in the direction of Avdiivka, and had partial success. The Bunker Tsar is pleased and all contestants The Order of the Monkey. -
Russian Air Force and crew advance on Vershyna, Soledar, Yakovlivka
The Russian Air Force and crew tried to advance on Vershyna, Soledar, Yakovlivka, and Pokrovske. Artillery fire from the AFU made them change their minds.
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Failed Russian reconnaissance road trip near Serebrianka
A Russian reconnaissance road trip (not in Ladas) around Serebrianka failed.
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AFU advances near Dovhen’ke, shelling reported
In the area south of Izium, GSUA reported a shelling near Dovhen'ke. This would indicate the AFU has advanced to a location near or in Dovhen'ke.