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The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that Russian forces seized Voznesenka north of Kurakhove.

Voznesenka, Donetsk Oblast
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Institute for the Study of War Kyiv Post Kyiv Independent UNIAN

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Russian forces seized Voznesenka

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The enemy\u2019s increased activity in the south of Zaporizhzhia is obvious. In this way, they are trying to create conditions that will make their offensive in the south of the Donetsk region more effective

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian authorities have launched a war crime investigation.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Seleznev said the president discussed the need for additional reserves at the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's staff meeting, but questioned whether they could hold this section of front

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Seleznev said if Russia cuts the Zaporizhzhia-Donetsk highway, holding the garrison there will become impossible

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Seleznev said Russia is persistently and systematically acting to take control of this bridgehead and form offensive units to attack Pokrovsk

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

According to General Staff, the most combat engagements over the past day were in the Kurakhove direction

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Seleznev said previous decisions led to loss of territory and things can only get worse, with no miracle expected

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:36.950Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-14-2024