Ukrainian soldiers continue to advance. This reports The Kyiv Independent with reference to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The counter-offensives in the direction of Bakhmut, Melitopol and Berdiansk continue.
Specifically, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, they have achieved further success in the Urozhaine area in Donetsk oblast and subsequently fortified recaptured positions. Urozhaine is located in the southwestern part of Donetsk oblast, about 150 kilometers from the city of Bakhmut. South of Bakhmut, Ukrainian troops are to go on the offensive.
At the same time, the Ukrainian General Staff reports unsuccessful attacks by Russia near Marinka and Krasnohorivka. “The enemy is putting up strong resistance, moving units and troops and deploying reserves,” the Ukrainian side says.
This information has not yet been independently verified and / or confirmed. For this reason, they are to be evaluated with reservations. In conflicts, it can be advantageous for warring parties to spread false information in order to strengthen their own position or to weaken the position of the enemy.
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