Russian forces have managed to drive a wedge in Ukrainian defenses near Ocheretyne, an area described as one of the hottest stretches of the front.
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Russian forces have managed to drive a wedge in Ukrainian defenses near Ocheretyne.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:05.534Z
Source story: 3857998-russia-will-not-take-chasiv-yar-by-may-9-estonian-intelligence