re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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??On the Kupyansk section of the front, the 2nd and 3rd battalions of the AFU 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade attempted to storm Tavilzhanka and Vilshana with artillery fire support. Russian troops repulsed the attack, and the AFU retreated.

Due to numerous failures in this area, the Ukrainian command has changed its tactics: AFU formations plan to capture Vilshana from the south (Synkivka) and from the north (Horobyivka). Air defenses in the area of Lyman-1 are providing cover from air strikes.
In the Petropavlivka sector, AFU strike groups of the 14th and 92nd brigades continue attempts to reach the Kyslivka-Orlianske line. On the evening of October 5, AFU tank units engaged the enemy in the area of Stepova Novoselivka.

During the clash, Ukrainian infantry suffered casualties and retreated to Petropavlivka. Despite the setback, the brigade leadership set a mission to take Kyslivka within the next 24 hours.

To do this, a sabotage and reconnaissance group of foreign mercenaries and members of AFU special forces units numbering up to 20 people is being formed in the area of Petropavlivka.

?? In the Kreminna area, AFU are finishing regrouping for an offensive on Kreminna and Svatove.

Up to 200 mobilized civilians have been redeployed to the vicinity of Torske. In the areas east of Makiivka and south of Ploschanka, Ukrainian recon groups are active, probing the Russian Armed Forces' defenses.

For the past two days, Ukrainian artillery has been attempting to establish fire control over the Kreminna-Svatove road. Targeting is provided by reconnaissance UAVs equipped with a projectile drop device.

Units of the AFU 25th Airborne Brigade form the backbone of AFU's offensive grouping. The control and coordination of operations in both the Svatove and Kreminna sectors is carried out from the command post in Lyman.

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