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Severodonetsk Update- Russian forces have captured 70 percent with Ukrainian forces holding 30 percent. The majority of the fighting is happening in the north of the industrial plant and southern districts of the city. Russians are also advancing south east of the city.
Captured Areas:
Russians have captured most of eastern and northern parts of the city. With parts of the centre too dangerous to occupy where heavy fighting is happening.
Russians have also captured the towns of Voronove and Met'olkine and Severodonetsk airport.
(Red Areas)
Advances:
Russians are attacking the western industrial zone from the north and east sides. Heavy fighting continues around the Pyvovarova Street.
Advances:
Russians are attacking central of Severodonetsk which is contested and is "No mans land".
Russians are also trying to capture the southern side of the city heavy fighting continues.
Advances:
Russians are attacking the south east side of the city advancing past the Severodonetsk airport towards the town of Syrotyne heavy fighting ensues.
Bridges- All three bridges leading out of Severodonetsk have been destroyed. However it is possible to cross the river on foot at points due to the water level being extremely low.
(Destroyed Bridges Circled In Red)

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The Battle Of Mariupol a thread🧵
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Overview Map Bakhmut
Bakhmut Frontline PT1:
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Bakhmut Frontline PT2:
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I won’t comment on the operational situation.
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Heavy fighting has been raging in the area for 2 days now, sometimes positions can become untenable to hold.
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