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Russian forces conducted offensive operations in and around Bakhmut, with Ukrainian forces repelling Russian assaults near Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Hryhorivka, Ivanivske, and Klishchiivka.

Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast
Likely Reported by 2 independent sources
Institute for the Study of War Kyiv Post

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Institute for the Study of War → Source tone: certain

Russian forces continued offensive operations in Bakhmut

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian commandos are defending positions on the heights near Grygorivka village to stop enemy attacks and provide artillery support for infantry

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Extracted: 2026-03-09T10:41:37.738Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-17-2023