Approximately 20,000-25,000 Russian paratroopers from the 217th Guards Airborne Regiment of the 98th Airborne Division are attempting to capture Chasiv Yar and surrounding settlements.
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Russian paratroopers from the 217th Guards Airborne Regiment of the 98th Airborne Division are fighting against us on the frontline segment opposite Chasiv Yar. Around 20-25,000 Russian troops are trying to storm Chasiv Yar and the vicinity of settlements near it.
There is no Russian army in the city. As of now, the town is ours.
The situation is under the control of Ukraine's Defence Forces.
Russians are continuously attacking Ukrainian lines but unable to seize ground and forced to withdraw.
Russian forces gained territory near Chasiv Yar
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