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.

Fighting is ongoing near Klishchiivka and Kurdyumivka

Ukrainian forces continue to be successful in the Klishchiivka area

Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have had success in the Klishchiivka area in Donetsk Oblast.

The 10th Mountain Assault Brigade 'Edelveys' fired from Soviet D-30 artillery in the Bakhmut area on Sept. 16, 2023.

Russian artillery fired on its own troops as they tried to surrender during fighting near Andriivka

Three Russian soldiers surrendered and were made to lie on the floor, then an artillery round exploded on top of troops from both sides

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.