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Russian forces recently advanced south of Kreminna amid continued positional fighting along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line on February 10.

Russian forces recently made a confirmed advance in southern Avdiivka and reportedly made further advances in northern Avdiivka. (1/3)



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2/ Geolocated footage published on February 9 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced on the eastern outskirts of Bilohorivka (12km south of Kreminna). isw.pub/UkrWar021024
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3/ Geolocated footage published on February 9 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced along Chernyshevskoho, Sportyvna, and Soborna streets in southern Avdiivka. isw.pub/UkrWar021024
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