Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba invited IOC President Thomas Bach to visit Druzhkivka to witness the damage from Russian attacks and argue against Russian participation in international sports.
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Dmytro Kuleba invited IOC President Thomas Bach and other sports officials to Druzhkivka to verify the consequences of Russia's attacks on Ukrainian athletes.
Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhii Cherevatiy reported 189 dead and over 200 wounded among Russian forces in the Bakhmut area on January 3.
Russian attack frequency in Bakhmut has reduced from peak in mid-December
Russian offensive operations in Bakhmut are being conducted at platoon or section level only
Russia is unlikely to achieve a significant breakthrough near Bakhmut in coming weeks
Occupants launch missile attack on Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, two people wounded.
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