⚔️ Counterattack

Russian forces continued offensive operations along multiple axes including Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and western Zaporizhzhia.

Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast
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Russian forces continued offensive operations along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, near Avdiivka, west and southwest of Donetsk City, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhzhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhzhia Oblast

120 combat clashes have occurred within the past 24 hours. In total, the Russians launched 17 missile attacks and 36 airstrikes, and launched 74 attacks from multiple-launch rocket systems on the positions of our forces and on settlements.

Ukrainian forces were holding on to Avdiivka despite Russia's endless attempts to encircle the embattled city.

Russian forces continued offensive operations near Bakhmut.

Our soldiers repelled enemy attack on the east of Terniv in Donetsk region.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.443Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-14-2023