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Russian forces attacked in Lyman direction near multiple settlements.

Lyman, Donetsk Oblast
Likely Reported by 2 independent sources
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Russian forces attacked northwest of Lyman near Novoselivka, Karpivka, Derylove, Korovyii Yar, and Shandryholove; north of Lyman near Novomykhailivka and Stavky on September 25 and 26.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian forces continued their counteroffensive in Donetsk Oblast.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Ukraine had reportedly liberated 160 square kilometers (60 square miles) of territory in the area.

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Extracted: 2026-02-24T00:13:44.329Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-september-26-2025