Russian troops are actively fighting in the Severodonetsk, Bakhmut and Kurakhovsky directions, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports on Facebook.

It is noted that the main goal of the enemy is to encircle our troops in the areas of the cities of Lisichansk, Severodonetsk and block the main logistics routes.

The invaders are trying to force the Seversky Donets River.

The enemy is trying to gain a foothold in the northeastern outskirts of the city of Severodonetsk.

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