Defense forces advance in south, gain foothold near Bakhmut
Russian troops focus their main efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka directions – 20 combat engagements took place there during the day. This is stated in the report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published on Facebook. During the day, the enemy launched 41 airstrikes and 42 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated settlements. In particular, the Russian army shelled peaceful settlements in Kherson and Kharkiv regions. Last night, Russian invaders launched a missile attack on Ukraine. Three out of ten Kalibr cruise missiles fired by the enemy hit Lviv city.…