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An explosion and large column of smoke were observed at Debaltseve, believed to be the result of a Ukrainian long-range strike targeting Russian positions.

July 7, 2022 Debaltseve, Donetsk

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Stefan Korshak (Substack) Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN Censor.NET

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Source Reports

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Stefan Korshak (Substack) → Source tone: likely

An explosion and large column of smoke were observed at Debaltseve, believed to be the result of a Ukrainian long-range strike targeting Russian positions.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

On the Kramatorsk front, the enemy shelled the areas of Kryva Luka, Kuzmynivka and Hryhorivka with barrel and jet artillery.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian troops unsuccessfully stormed the Bohorodychne village near Sloviansk on July 7, failing to occupy its entire territory.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Constant shelling of Avdiivka and Bakhmut, Donetsk region killed and injured dozens and damaged hospitals, schools, kindergartens, and infrastructure.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Enemy fired from gun and rocket artillery at the areas of Kryva Luka, Kuzminivka, and Hryhorivka.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured as a result of shelling by the occupiers of the city of Bakhmut on July 7.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:30.786Z

Source story: day-134-2023-02-12