Russian forces conducted airstrikes on Oleksandropil, Vuhledar and Staromaiorske in Donetsk Oblast.
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Russian airstrikes targeted Oleksandropil, Vuhledar and Staromaiorske (Donetsk Oblast)
In the Bakhmut sector, Ukraine's defense forces repelled 12 enemy attacks near the settlements of Bohdanivka and Klishchiivka, Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter near Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast on Feb. 7
Russian forces are closing in on Avdiivka with the situation described as 'very difficult' and in some places 'critical'
Moscow has focused massive resources on taking Avdiivka for nearly four months, losing more than 13,000 troops
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 9 enemy attacks near Bilohorivka, Luhansk region, and Terny and Torske, Donetsk region.
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