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National Guard special forces stopped a Russian breakthrough attempt in the area of Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast. The unit discovered enemy preparations via reconnaissance and coordinated with Armed Forces soldiers to open fire on advancing troops.

Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Censor.NET

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Russian breakthrough failed due to National Guard special forces in Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Omega special unit conducted reconnaissance revealing Russian offensive preparations and provided coordinates to Armed Forces.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian rocket and artillery fire struck six settlements, including Avdiivka, damaging residential and commercial buildings.

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled enemy attacks in areas of more than 15 settlements in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:20:56.394Z

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