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Heavy battles continue on the front lines in southern and eastern Ukraine. After Russian forces left their positions in the Kharkov region, they have recently increased pressure along the Donbass front lines. One of the main directions of the offensive of Russian-led forces is the city of Bakhmut, formerly called Artemovsk.
According to the reports from the front lines, on September 13, Russian assault units took control of the village of Nikolaevka-2 located near the highway from Gorlovka to Bakhmut. Russian forces launched the offensive from their positions in the town of Kodema.
At the same time, Russian assault units are storming the village of Otradovka. Russian forces also continue the mop up operations in the towns of Zaitsevo and Veselaya Dolina.
Russian-led forces have recently claimed some successes on the eastern outskirts of the city of Bakhmut, where clashes first broke out weeks ago. On September 12, Russian assault units reached the industrial area in the city.
The defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in this area was weakened after units of the 111th and 112th brigades of territorial defense of Ukraine were transferred to the area of Krasny Liman.
