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Russian forces advance northwest of Sopych, reach Bachivsk as drones target personnel

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Russian forces advance northwest of Sopych, reach Bachivsk as drones target personnel

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TL;DR

The Russian military continues expanding its buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine, advancing into tree lines and fields northwest of Sopych and reaching the eastern outskirts of Bachivsk, where media footage shows Russian personnel being targeted by Ukrainian drones, according to reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Russian forces have pushed into tree lines and fields northwest of Sopych in northeastern Ukraine, reaching the eastern outskirts of Bachivsk, according to reports. Media footage from the area shows Russian personnel being targeted by Ukrainian drones. The advance is part of the Russian military's ongoing effort to expand its buffer zone along the northeastern front. The Zioneer has previously reported on Russian advances in the region, including pushes near Hryshyne and Shevchenko in recent weeks.

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