Russian forces attempted to surround Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, conducting offensive actions east of Keramik, Novobakhmutivka, Stepove, and Avdiivka. Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 26 attacks in the area.
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Russian offensive actions east of Keramik, Novobakhmutivka, Stepove, and Avdiivka were unsuccessful, Ukrainian Defence Forces repelled 26 attacks in the area
Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed by a Russian anti-tank missile near Chasiv Yar, an event reported to the journalist approximately one year prior to November 2024.
Citing geolocated footage, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that the AFU reclaimed some territory near Avdiivka on Sunday, re-taking land near the railway southeast of Stepove (3 km northwest of Avdiivka).
Ukrainian troops also counterattacked near the Avdiivka coke plant, the site of weeks-long battles.
Ukrainian forces repulsed positions near the railway near Stepove and counterattacked near the Avdiivka Coke Plant.
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