Ukraine Fends Off Russian Advances as War Rages On
In a day marked by heavy fighting along the front lines in eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian military reported little change on the ground, despite repeated Russian attacks. The General Staff said more than 45 enemy assaults were repelled, with a focus on the strategically important cities of Lyman and Bakhmut.
According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukrainian Land Forces, the Russians have been trying to take full control over Bakhmut but are facing stiff resistance. The Ukrainian forces repelled about 20 enemy attacks west of the city. However, a social media video showed heavy fire exchange between both sides in the Avdiivka area, with Russian forces reportedly surrounded on three sides.
In another development, Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces were advancing in the Avdiivka direction, despite Ukrainian claims to the contrary. Meanwhile, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the Donetsk area, noted that Ukrainian forces had taken some positions and secured a more strategic advantage.
However, according to Pushilin, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for both sides, with similar challenges posed by terrain and weather conditions. The Ukrainian forces are suffering significant losses, as claimed by Dmytrashkivskyi, who stated that Russian forces "don't have the same amount of equipment and ammunition".
The General Staff also reported 17 air strikes and more than 20 strikes by multiple launch rocket systems, with much of the fighting taking place in the northwest and west of the city of Donetsk. Despite these intense exchanges, Syrskyi insisted that the enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with new propaganda claims about the capture of Bakhmut.
The situation remains fluid on the battlefield, but one thing is clear: both sides are dug in for a long and brutal conflict.
In a day marked by heavy fighting along the front lines in eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian military reported little change on the ground, despite repeated Russian attacks. The General Staff said more than 45 enemy assaults were repelled, with a focus on the strategically important cities of Lyman and Bakhmut.
According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukrainian Land Forces, the Russians have been trying to take full control over Bakhmut but are facing stiff resistance. The Ukrainian forces repelled about 20 enemy attacks west of the city. However, a social media video showed heavy fire exchange between both sides in the Avdiivka area, with Russian forces reportedly surrounded on three sides.
In another development, Denis Pushilin, leader of the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic, claimed that Russian forces were advancing in the Avdiivka direction, despite Ukrainian claims to the contrary. Meanwhile, Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi, spokesperson for the military in the Donetsk area, noted that Ukrainian forces had taken some positions and secured a more strategic advantage.
However, according to Pushilin, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult for both sides, with similar challenges posed by terrain and weather conditions. The Ukrainian forces are suffering significant losses, as claimed by Dmytrashkivskyi, who stated that Russian forces "don't have the same amount of equipment and ammunition".
The General Staff also reported 17 air strikes and more than 20 strikes by multiple launch rocket systems, with much of the fighting taking place in the northwest and west of the city of Donetsk. Despite these intense exchanges, Syrskyi insisted that the enemy is weakening and trying to cover up its failures with new propaganda claims about the capture of Bakhmut.
The situation remains fluid on the battlefield, but one thing is clear: both sides are dug in for a long and brutal conflict.
I don't know how much more of this war we can take... it's like they're just stuck in an endless loop of trenches and bloodshed. The Russians keep saying they're making progress, but from what I'm reading, the Ukrainians are still holding their ground and pushing back hard. It's all just a mess.
I mean, Avdiivka just got caught in the crossfire again... 20+ days of intense fighting and no end in sight. What even is the point of taking Bakhmut if people are gonna get hurt all over again?
and nobody seems to be checking on the civilians caught in the middle. I'm all for Ukraine defending itself, but at what cost? The losses are piling up, and it feels like we're just stuck in a never-ending nightmare.
but until that happens, I guess we're stuck watching as more lives get lost. 
. And don't even get me started on the equipment and ammo thing - I mean, come on, 20 strikes by multiple launch rocket systems? That sounds like a whole lot of fireworks to me 
. But hey, at the end of the day, it's just another example of both sides spinning their own narrative 
. Can't we all just get along... and maybe have some real facts for once? 
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ukrainian forces are taking a lot of losses too, but still they won't give up 
bakhmut is like such an important city 
btw, have u guys seen that social media video? i'm still shaking thinking about it 
... I mean, who needs that much ammo and equipment? It's like something out of Call of Duty, but it feels so real 
. I just hope everyone stays safe over there. These war zones are way too familiar to me, reminds me of those Gulf War news clips we used to watch on TV 
45 enemy assaults repelled so far, and it's getting intense in Bakhmut, Lyman, and Avdiivka areas 
but honestly, both sides are taking heavy losses 
terrain and weather conditions aren't helping either 
feels like we're stuck in a never-ending loop of conflict 
It's just not going away and both sides are taking a ton of losses.
. Until then, it's just going to be more fighting and suffering on all sides 
it's like they're fighting an endless battle. The situation on the ground seems to be pretty much unchanged, with heavy fighting and repeated attacks by Russia 
but Ukraine's forces are holding their own, repelling 45 enemy assaults! 
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. I'm worried about the people living in these areas, it's like they're trapped between two battles 
, but until then, these innocent civilians will just have to suffer 
like, we can see right through that stuff. but seriously, 45 enemy assaults being repelled is a big deal, i guess. 
And another thing, why do we need multiple videos and statements from the same people on both sides? It's all just noise 
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It's crazy how much blood has been spilled over there already. I feel bad for the civilians caught in the middle, but at the same time, it's hard not to admire the Ukrainian military for holding their ground against all these Russian attacks 
anyway, gotta keep thinking about the positives - the ukrainians are definitely dug in and fighting for what they believe in