Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations south and southwest of Orikhiv in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast, with claims of gains up 1.5km deep and 6km wide in the direction of Robotyne.
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Ukrainian forces made gains up 1.5km deep and 6km wide in the direction of Robotyne
Russian forces attempted to conduct offensive operations in the vicinity of Rivnopillia but suffered losses and were not successful
Gerasimov ordered forces to fight on or in front of the first line and try to counterattack, sacrificing men and equipment over captured territory.
Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Defense forces in the Berdiansk direction are consolidating positions and in readiness number one for offensive continuation.
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