Heavy fighting in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff says

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Enemy artillery – both barreled and rocket – attacked the towns of Kramatorsk, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and their surrounding areas, targeting at least 25 settlements in the region.

Attempted tactical Russian advances towards Bakhmut and Mariinka were repelled, forcing Moscow’s troops to withdraw. Kodema, near Bakhmut, remains hotly contested.

In southern Ukraine, Russian forces continued to shell both military and civilian infrastructure.

The Russian Black Sea Fleet strike group continues to threaten Ukrainian territory with potential long-range cruise missile strikes.

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Total Russian war losses were reported as follows:

• Troops: 47,900 (+350);

• Tanks: 1,974 (+20);

• APCs and IFVs: 4,312 (+18);

• Barreled artillery: 1,091 (+12);

• Multiple launch rocket systems: 285 (+3);

• Anti-air defense systems: 152 (+1);

• Fixed-wing aircraft: 234 (+0);

• Helicopters: 204 (+0);

• UAVs: 849 (+2);

• Cruise missiles: 196 (+0);

• Ships and boats: 15 (+0);

• Supply and fuel trucks: 3,236 (+19);

• Specialized military equipment: 103 (+0).

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