Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully defended positions in Keramik, Avdiivka, Severne, Mariinka, and Rivnopole areas of Donetsk Oblast, repelling 20 enemy attacks.
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Our defenders are successfully defending in the Keramik, Avdiivka, Severne, Mariinka, and Rivnopole areas of the Donetsk region, where during the day the enemy made about 20 unsuccessful attempts to dislodge our units from their positions
Ukrainian forces had pushed back around the war-battered city of Bakhmut in the east, which was captured by Russia in May. Around two square kilometers (0.4 square miles) were liberated in this sector throughout the week. In total, 49 square kilometers have already been captured near Bakhmut since the counteroffensive began.
Ukraine's Defence Forces have gained some success near Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast
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