The visited UAF M270 unit executed a fire mission (strike) while the journalist was in the general vicinity.
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The visited UAF M270 unit executed a fire mission (strike) while the journalist was in the general vicinity.
Ukrainian forces almost certainly continue to defend against Russian forces on the outskirts of Bakhmut.
Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast injured four civilians in Avdiivka, Khromovo, Ivanivskoye, and Chasiv Yar.
Russia's advance on Soledar was a supporting operation aimed at enabling the envelopment of Bakhmut
One of Ukraine's two main supply routes into Bakhmut is under increasing pressure
Ukrainian forces are almost certainly continuing their defense against Russian forces on the outskirts of Bakhmut.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:31.221Z
Source story: day-329-2023-02-16