Ukrainian defenders repelled about 20 Russian attacks near the settlements of Avdiivka, Keramik, Tonenke, Sieverne, Pervomaiske and Netailovo in Donetsk Oblast on the Avdiivka front.
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Ukrainian defenders repelled about 20 Russian attacks near the settlements of Avdiivka, Keramik, Tonenke, Sieverne, Pervomaiske and Netailovo in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces are making minor advancements both to the north and south of Avdiivka
Russian forces have not stopped assaulting the symbolic industrial hub for days in their attempt to surround it
The enemy has not stopped either assaulting or shelling positions around the city for the fifth day
They are trying to surround the city
Ukrainian forces repelled about 20 enemy attacks in Avdiivka, Keramik, Tonenke, Severne, Pervomaiske, and Netaylove, and 15 attacks in Mariinka.
Russian forces conducted unsuccessful assaults near Staromayorske and attempted to restore lost positions near Robotyne.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:02:17.014Z
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