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Russian forces attempted a less substantial push against Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka between October 18-20.

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

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Russian forces attempted a less substantial push against Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka between October 18-20.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russia is expected to ramp up its offensive against Avdiivka and is shelling nearby Ukrainian positions

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

This has been the largest offensive on the town since the war began in 2014

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Sixty-nine combat clashes took place over the past 24 hours. In total, the enemy launched 3 missile and 35 air strikes, and fired 39 times from multiple-launch rocket systems on the positions of our troops and settlements.

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:26.222Z

Source story: day-606-2023-10-23