Russian forces conducted short-distance attacks around Chasiv Yar and Pokrovsk in the Donetsk Oblast, resulting in high casualties.
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Successful but bloody Russian short-distance attacks around Chasiv Yar and Pokrovsk in the Donbas sector
The occupiers thought they were well positioned, but our FPV drones got them. As a result, the enemy offensive in this area was thwarted.
Russian forces carried out intense attacks in multiple sections of the eastern front, with attempts to break through Ukraine's defenses toward Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.
Russian forces captured a village in Donetsk Oblast and advanced in several settlements.
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