Russian forces are making swift advances in Donetsk Oblast at a pace not seen since early months of the war, with analysts describing the situation as extremely difficult for Ukrainians.
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Russian forces are advancing at a pace not seen since the early months of the war in Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian Defense Forces units destroyed 7 Russian BMD-4s with crew and troops within one day while repulsing an assault in the Donetsk sector.
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