Russian forces attempted to advance past Novo Selivka, Rivnopil and Storozhive in the southern Donbass sector, possibly utilizing forces released from the Mariupol siege.
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Russian forces attempted to advance past Novo Selivka, Rivnopil and Storozhive in the southern Donbass sector, possibly utilizing forces released from the Mariupol siege.
Approximately 500 Ukrainian border guards and National Police fighters were evacuated to Azovstal
Serious damage was inflicted on Russian occupying forces during the operation
Russia deployed up to 20,000 mercenaries for offensive in Donbas
Mercenaries are from Syria, Libya, and other countries
Mercenaries are employed through the Wagner Group
The mercenaries have no weapons or armored vehicles
Mercenaries are being used as a mass against Ukrainian resistance
Russia is deploying up to 20,000 mercenaries for combat in Donbas.
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Source story: day-56-2023-02-10