💥 Attack

Russian forces intensified assaults near Toretsk in the Donetsk region, launching five assault operations at once and targeting surrounding towns and villages.

June 19, 2024 Toretsk, Donetsk

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Kyiv Post Kyiv Independent Ukrinform

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Russian forces (organization) Bakhmut (location) Maryinka (location) Avdiivka (location) Severodonetsk (location) 225th Separate Assault Battalion (military_unit) Russian Armed Forces (organization) Skhidniy neighborhood (location) Andriy Kostin (person) Russian commanders (military_unit) Russia (organization) Russian army (organization) Ukrainian Defense Forces (organization) Ukrainian defenders (organization) Russian Federation (organization) Tornado-S MLRS (weapon_system) KAB-250 bomb (weapon_system)

Source Reports

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Russia had 'intensified' its assaults near Toretsk and launched five assault operations at once.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russian troops beheaded Ukrainian soldier in Donetsk Oblast, Kyiv claims

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

The invaders attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces near Hrekivka, Nevske, and Terny five times. The situation is tense, hostilities are underway.

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