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Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk region are outnumbered and losing territory to Russian advances.

October 23, 2024 Selydove, Donetsk Oblast

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

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

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

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

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Servicemen took cover underground at M109 howitzer position near Chasiv Yar

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Three Ukrainian defenders were at a position in the city of Selydove, and three of them were executed by Russian military on October 23.

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