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Ukrainian forces continue to repel Russian infiltration attempts in Lyman, exploiting poor weather conditions that degrade Ukrainian drone operations.
Lyman, Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrainian forces continue to repel Russian infiltration attempts in Lyman
In Donetsk Oblast, Russian attacks killed one person and injured four others
Russia occupied Tolstoy in Donetsk region, - DeepState. MAP
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.450Z
Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-16-2025