Russian forces conducted offensive and assault operations on the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts, attempting to seize Soledar and expand control over the western outskirts of Donetsk. These attempts were unsuccessful in improving their tactical positions.
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On the Donetsk front, the enemy is conducting assault operations on the Bakhmut and Avdiivka fronts. The enemy is attempting to create favourable conditions to seize Soledar and Bakhmut and establish control over more territory on the western outskirts of the city of Donetsk.
Ukrainian troops repelled a Russian advance toward Maryinka.
SSO Azov units filmed intense fighting where they fired at Russian forces hiding in trenches 30 meters away and subsequently stormed their positions.
The engagement resulted in significant Russian casualties (referred to as forming a 'group of the dead') and seven Russian soldiers taken prisoner.
Russian shelling in Toretsk killed eight people and destroyed infrastructure.
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