Russian forces likely seized Vesele (east of Hulyaipole) as part of ongoing efforts to isolate Hulyaipole from the north and advance on the town from the northeast and east.
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Russian forces likely recently seized Vesele (east of Hulyaipole). Geolocated footage published on November 20 indicates this advance.
Russian troops captured the village of Vesele, about 10 kilometers northeast of Huliaipole
Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesman of the Southern Defense Forces, denied DeepState's report, saying fighting is ongoing for the village
Ukrainian Air Force reported a drone attack in the region
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