Russian military bloggers criticized Russian authorities' failure to properly equip forces with drones and electronic warfare systems following an unsuccessful Russian mechanized assault near Novomykhailivka, Donetsk Oblast.
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Russian military bloggers continued to criticise Russian authorities' failure to properly equip Russian forces with drones and electronic warfare (EW) systems in response to a recent unsuccessful Russian mechanised assault near Novomykhailivka, Donetsk Oblast.
The enemy launched airstrikes on Avdiivka, Novomykhailivka, Katerynivka, Staromaiorske of the Donetsk region
Russian attacks injured one person in the besieged town of Avdiivka
Russian forces advanced from both north and south of Avdiivka, taking Ukrainian positions near the filtration station and advancing one kilometer into the rear area.
The Defense Forces repelled eight attacks in the vicinity of Bohdanivka, Ivanivske and Klishchiivka in the Donetsk region, where the enemy unsuccessfully tried to improve the tactical situation.
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