Ukrainian forces counterattacked near Lypivka (southeast of Slovyansk).
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A Russian milblogger claimed that Ukrainian forces counterattacked near Lypivka (southeast of Slovyansk).
Logistics depots near Mykilske were hit in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast.
Teams destroyed nine Russian Tor-M1 medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems, including in the occupied Donetsk region, along with multiple short-range Pantsir short-range gun/missile air defense systems.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian troops repelled five assaults by the occupiers toward Lyman, Dibrova, Novomykhailivka, and Tverdokhlibove. One assault action is ongoing.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.390Z
Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-9-2026