Fighting continued near Klishchiivka and Kurdyumivka (12km southwest of Bakhmut), with Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar stating Ukrainian forces continue to be successful in the Klishchiivka area.
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Fighting is ongoing near Klishchiivka and Kurdyumivka
Ukrainian forces continue to be successful in the Klishchiivka area
Russian forces attacked the Donetsk region 11 times, damaging 9 residential buildings and power lines.
Occupiers shelled an apartment building in Novoukrainka with 'Hrad' MLRS.
The enemy shelled Kostiantynivka with artillery, hitting four private houses.
At least 3 private houses were damaged in Druzhba village.
An apartment building was damaged in Chasiv Yar.
The village of Zarichne came under fire after midnight, wounding a civilian and damaging a private house.
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