Russian troops have advanced north of Kotlyne and continue infantry assaults toward Serhiivka, Novodonbaske, and Dobropillia city, while Ukrainian defenders report repelling the offensive.
Russian forces have achieved limited territorial gains north of Kotlyne and are maintaining active assault operations near the village of Dobropillia, according to a frontline report. The offensive extends toward the settlements of Serhiivka and Novodonbaske as well as the city of Dobropillia itself, where Russian units are attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses through sustained infantry attacks.
Ukrainian forces, referred to as Cossack units in the report, are said to be confidently repelling the advance, detecting enemy movements and taking measures to halt further progress. The fighting is part of a broader Russian offensive in Donetsk Oblast, where Moscow has concentrated forces to capture remaining Ukrainian-held towns. Dobropillia, a key logistical hub, has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks.
The current push follows earlier Russian efforts to outflank the Bilytska mine, a critical terrain feature anchoring Ukrainian lines in the Dobropillia sector, while heavy combat continued near Svitloye and Vodyanske. The renewed drive toward Kotlyne and surrounding settlements indicates a continuation of attempts to destabilize Ukrainian defenses along this axis. No independent verification of the claimed advances or defensive actions is available.
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