Ukrainian forces used FPV kamikaze drones to destroy Russian dirt bike units attempting to break through defensive lines.
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Ukrainian drones flew straight at Russian troops attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses on dirt bikes near Kramatorsk.
The Russians have revived assaults, especially with armored support, in the Pokrovsky direction.
Russians are making gains on the eastern outskirts of Velyka Novosilka and occupied a small part of central streets
Battle for Velyka Novosilka is coming to an end
The Ukrainian General Staff published a map on January 28 indicating that Russian forces seized Niu York (south of Toretsk) and Yurivka (west of Niu York), but it is unclear when Russian forces made these gains.
Russian forces concentrated 44% of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, with attack numbers: 5,205 in November, 6,247 in December, and 4,304 in January
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