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Russian forces attempted to breach Ukrainian drone positions by attacking from the rear using motorcycles and motorized infantry, attempting to disable the drones. The attacks failed, and Ukrainian forces maintained fire control over occupier logistics at the Vovchansk direction.

Velika Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast
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UNIAN Institute for the Study of War Kyiv Independent

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UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Russian forces attempted to breach Ukrainian drone positions by attacking from the rear using motorcycles and motorized infantry, attempting to disable the drones.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Russian forces failed in three attempts at assault actions, one of which was on motorcycles, on the Seversk direction over the last week.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Russian forces used aerial drones as cover for assault groups and air support.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Over the past day, Russian forces advanced in three settlements of Donetsk Oblast - Seredne, Dachne, and near Kolyadia.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

A 'red enclave' formed in Andriivka.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain fire control over occupier logistics on the Vovchansk direction.

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

The use of armored vehicles by the enemy at this front section is a 'deadly idea'.

Russian forces recently advanced in central Chasiv Yar and south of Chasiv Yar

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Two old motorcycles carrying two enemy infantrymen each can be seen speeding along the last street towards the Ukrainian lines. Before reaching their destination, the soldiers can be seen hastily abandoning their steeds in the middle of the road; sure enough, a few seconds later, the bikes are struck with two small explosions, one after the other.

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:58:05.026Z

Source story: voyna-v-ukraine-voennyy-raskryl-novuyu-taktiku-rossiyan-na-fronte-12903930