💥 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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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post Censor.NET

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Source Reports

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

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

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

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

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

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

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

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

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

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

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