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Positional engagements continued near Bakhmut on April 2, with Russian forces reportedly concentrating reserves east of Kanal for operations against Chasiv Yar.

Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast
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Russian milbloggers claimed advance near Bohdanivka without visual confirmation

Russian forces concentrating reserves east of Kanal

Russian forces confirmed to be approximately 640 meters from eastern outskirts of Chasiv Yar

Ukrainian forces operating FPV drones complicating Russian advance

Pishchane, Terny, Spirne, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Oleksandropil, Umanske, Yasnobrodivka, Novobakhmutivka, Novoselivka Persha, Karlivka, Orlivka, Ocheretyne, Vodiane, Novomykhailivka, Urozhaine and Zolota Nyva (Donetsk Oblast)

In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian soldiers repelled nine enemy attacks near Terny in the Donetsk region, where the enemy, supported by aircraft, tried to break through the defenses of Ukrainian troops.

In Donetsk Oblast, Russian attacks injured three residents of Mykolaivka on April 2

Russian forces launched an assault with 36 tanks and 12 infantry fighting vehicles near Tonenke.

Ukrainian forces destroyed or damaged 12 tanks and 8 armored personnel carriers from the Russian 90th Tank Division during the engagement.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.347Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-2-2024