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On March 26, preliminary reports from Ukrainian frontlines claimed that Russian assault groups entered the village of Semenovka located west of Avdeevka. This is the last settlement, which is under the full Ukrainian control along the Ukrainian line of defense in the region.
The Russian Army took the full control of the village of Orlovka on March 19. Since then, Russian forces managed to expand the zone of their control west and north of the village.
In recent days, the Russian troops crossed the river and established a foothold on the southern outskirts of Semenovka, launching reconnaissance attacks to probe Ukrainian defense in the area.
According to preliminary reports, Russian assault began. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attempt to repel Russian attacks with massive strikes with NATO cluster munitions, targeting Russian positions with numerous UAVs.
The hidden Ukrainian position destroyed:
Unlike Tonenkoe, Orlovka and partially Berdychi, the village of Semenovka is located on the western bank of the local river. It is not a significant obstacle for Russian advance, but the Ukrainian military tried its best to prevent the Russian military from gaining a foothold in the area. In order to hold control of the last stronghold of the defense line west of Avdeevka, the Ukrainian military command began quickly pulling up reserves to the area.
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