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Russian forces raised flags in eastern, western, and northwestern Kryva Luka in an infiltration mission east of Slovyansk.

Kryva Luka, Donetsk Oblast
Verified Independently confirmed by 3 sources
Institute for the Study of War Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post

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Russian forces (military_unit) 7th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade (military_unit) Ukrainian forces (military_unit) Russian military command (organization) Russian Ministry of Defense (organization) Azov Corps (military_unit)

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Geolocated footage shows Russian forces raising flags in Kryva Luka, assessed as an infiltration mission.

Kyiv Independent →

Footage shows Azov Corps drones striking Russian logistics in Mariupol.

Kyiv Post →

Ukrainian forces reported the neutralization of 840 Russian soldiers and 75 artillery systems amid ongoing violations.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:39.913Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-9-2026