Several Russian assaults have failed in the Vuhledar sector over the last three months, with the Russian command viewing a breakthrough at Vuhledar as critical for operational success.
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Several assaults have failed in the Vuhledar sector in the last three months
Attacks were launched at multiple locations in the directions of Donetsk, Horlivka, and Lysychansk, causing property damage.
ISW assesses that Russian forces lack the capability to exploit the tactical capture of Bakhmut
Russian forces launched 102 shelling episodes by rocket-propelled artillery and engaged in 35 shellings and 12 clashes in the Bakhmut area on March 8, 2023.
Russian forces suffered 115 killed and 197 wounded during the day's operations in the Bakhmut direction according to Serhii Cherevaty.
Wagner Group troops constituted the main assault force and were reinforced by Russian airborne and mechanized units due to heavy losses.
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