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Ukrainian forces recently advanced northwest of Dyliivka north of Toretsk according to geolocated footage.

August 14, 2025 Dyliivka, Donetsk Oblast

Likely Reported by 3 independent sources

Institute for the Study of War Kyiv Independent Censor.NET

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Institute for the Study of War → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian forces advanced northwest of Dyliivka - assessed advance based on geolocated footage

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

In the days leading up to the summit, Russian forces have intensified their offensive in eastern Ukraine, advancing roughly 10 kilometers near the city of Dobropillia

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

The enemy has advanced in Nikanorivka, Shcherbynivka, and near Petrivka.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:38.803Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-august-15-2025