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Ukrainian forces repelled 14 Russian attacks in the Lyman sector near Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Torske, and Terny.

Lyman, Donetsk
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Ukrinform →

The Lyman sector saw 14 engagements near Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka,Torske, and Terny.

Kyiv Independent →

The attack reportedly involved seven tanks and 11 infantry fighting vehicles, with Ukrainian forces destroying seven pieces of Russian equipment.

Kyiv Post →

Overstretched and outmanned Ukrainian soldiers are ceding dozens of towns and villages to Moscow as the Kremlin ramps up its offensive

UNIAN →

Russia occupied Novosadove and advanced near a number of settlements, according to DeepState

Censor.NET →

Shahed drones attacked a five-story building in Lyman, wounding one person and causing damage.

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