Ukraine’s forces halt Russian attempt to break through to Novopavlivka

Ukraine’s forces halt Russian attempt to break through to Novopavlivka

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Ukrainian forces have stopped an attempt by Russian troops to break through to Novopavlivka in Donetsk region.

This was reported on Facebook by the 59th Separate Assault Brigade of Unmanned Systems named after Yakov Handziuk, according to Ukrinform.

The brigade stated that all enemy groups were neutralized. In particular, 15 invaders were eliminated, and two were taken prisoner.

“The 59th Brigade stood shoulder to shoulder. Reinforcements arrived on time. Speak responsibly; do not spread rumors,” the military unit emphasized.

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As previously reported by Ukrinform, on November 16, Ukrainian defenders repelled 20 enemy attacks near Kostiantynivka, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, Poltavka, and Sofiivka, toward Novopavlivka.

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