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Over 35 combat clashes took place during the past day, with Russian forces trying to break through Ukraine's defences near Andriivka in Donetsk Oblast, and Ukrainian defenders continuing their assault operations near the newly liberated village of Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast.
Ukraine's Armed Forces are continuing to defend their positions in the country's east and south, leading offensive operations on the Melitopol front and the Bakhmut front. Over 30 combat clashes took place during the day, with Ukrainian defenders repelling 13 Russian attacks in the area of Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast alone Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook; information as of 06:00 on 17 September Details: In the area of responsibility of the Pivnich Operational
Ukraine needs to shift from attempting offensive operations against the Russian armed forces to holding positions in the second half of October due to weather conditions, media reported on Sunday, citing a Western defense official.
By liberating the settlement of Klishchiivka in Donetsk Oblast, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have created a springboard that would allow the development of upcoming offensive operations. Source: Illia Yevlash, press service chief for Operational Command Skhid (East), during the national 24/7 newscast Quote: "Now we have gained a springboard for ourselves, which in the future will allow us to continue to develop offensive operations and liberate our land from the invaders.
The Russian forces continue to ignore international humanitarian law, firing not only on the positions of Ukrainian troops but also on civilian infrastructure facilities in populated areas, terrorising civilians.