In the Kurakhove direction, Russian forces continue aggressive assaults aimed at eliminating the Ukrainian salient in western Donetsk Oblast. Despite their efforts, including frontal attacks, flanking maneuvers, and damaging the Ternivska dam to disrupt Ukrainian logistics, Ukrainian defenses remain resilient. Precision strikes by Ukrainian artillery, drones, and Leopard tanks have inflicted heavy losses, thwarting Russian advances north and south of Kurakhove. While Russia persists with costly attacks to gain tactical momentum, their high attrition rates risk depleting manpower and resources, potentially allowing Ukraine to seize the initiative in the coming weeks.

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