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Russian forces are advancing near multiple settlements including Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, Toretsk, Vuhledar, Velyka Novosilka, and in Kursk Oblast.

December 23, 2024 Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast

Likely Reported by 2 independent sources

Kyiv Post Ukrinform

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Source Reports

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Russian forces are gradually advancing south and southwest of Pokrovsk.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Russian forces recently advanced near Kupyansk, Toretsk, Vuhledar, Velyka Novosilka, and in Kursk Oblast.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Russian troops in the Kurakhove direction have abandoned frontal assault tactics and are trying to block transport arteries and cut off logistics from Ukrainian defenders, using 'suicide bombers' with anti-tank mines to destroy urban buildings.

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