💥 Attack

Heavy fighting continues near Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast as Russian forces attempt to drive Ukrainian defenders out of their positions near Klishchiivka.

November 21, 2023 Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast

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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post Censor.NET

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Source Reports

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Heavy fighting continues near Bakhmut. The occupiers continue their attacks. The enemy is trying to drive the Ukrainian defenders out of their positions near Klishchiivka.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russian forces are dealing with desertion, and seven Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukrainian troops on Nov. 21

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

The building of the Kotlyarevska mine was destroyed and damaged

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

In the Avdiivka direction, Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 8 attacks. In the Marinka direction, they repelled more than 15 attacks.

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