💥 Attack

Russian forces launched seven attacks attempting to break into Ukrainian defenses near Shyikivka, Drobysheve, Stavky, Novoserhiivka, and Stepove in the Lyman sector.

Shyikivka, Drobysheve, Stavky, Novoserhiivka, Stepove, Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched seven attacks, attempting to break into Ukrainian defenses near Shyikivka, Drobysheve, Stavky, Novoserhiivka, and Stepove.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Russian forces recently advanced in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area and in the Dobropillya tactical area.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The Russians attacked seven times, trying to break through the Ukrainian defence near the settlements of Shyikivka, Drobysheve, Stavly, Novoserhiivka and Stepove.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

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Extracted: 2026-02-26T14:36:27.235Z

Source story: 4095263-general-staff-164-combat-clashes-recorded-on-front-lines-over-past-day