Russian forces advanced west and northwest of Avdiivka, southeast of Orlivka, near windbreaks south of Stepove, and into the southern outskirts of Krasnohorivka in Donetsk region.
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Russian troops advancing west and northwest of Avdiivka and also recently advancing southeast of Orlivka (west of Avdiivka)
Russian brigades recently advanced near windbreaks south of Stepove (northwest of Avdiivka)
Elements of the Russian 5th Motorized Rifle Brigade with armored vehicle support recently advanced into the southern outskirts of Krasnohorivka (just west of the city)
Russian forces made confirmed advances near Svatove, Avdiivka, and Donetsk City
Russian troops occupied Lastochkyne on Feb. 26
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Extracted: 2026-02-26T14:33:04.350Z
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