⚔️ Counterattack

Russian troops counterattacked and captured approximately a dozen prisoners from the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade.

Bakhmut, Donetsk
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Stefan Korshak (Substack) Kyiv Post Ukrainska Pravda

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Russian troops counterattacked and captured approximately a dozen prisoners from the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian forces continued to advance on the southern flank of Bakhmut while defending Russian counterattacks on the northern flank

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

In the course of hostilities, the Russian occupiers were forced to retreat from their positions northeast of Orikhovo-Vasylivka.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian troops on the Bakhmut front are conducting offensive operations north and south of the city of Bakhmut.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

Ukraine's Defence Forces have had partial success, consolidating their positions.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: uncertain

The Russian forces are putting up strong resistance, using reserves, and suffering heavy losses.

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:26.219Z

Source story: day-514-2023-07-23