💥 Attack

Russian forces are preparing to resume offensive operations around Vuhledar, with ISW noting persistent personnel and ammunition constraints.

Vuhledar, Donetsk Oblast
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Russian forces are preparing to resume offensive operations around Vuhledar, although persistent personnel and ammunition issues will likely continue to constrain Russian forces from advancing

Ukraine’s military repelled over 100 Russian assaults in five areas including Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Mariinka, and Shakhtarsk.

Ukraine is preparing for a counteroffensive which will begin in about two months. Russia had concentrated most of its trained military personnel in Bakhmut.

At least 6 people were injured in Kostiantynivka following shelling by Russian Uragan MLRS.

Private houses and a gas pipeline were damaged in the attack.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:01:57.144Z

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