**Russia Launches Attacks on Ukraine**
The Russian military has launched multiple attacks against Ukrainian positions. They are trying to outflank a city and disrupt communications, according to a Ukrainian army spokesperson.
The main target of the Russian forces is an area called Pokrovske. This is a key place for Ukrainian defenders to protect. The Russians have been trying to capture parts of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine for months.
**Ukrainian Defenders Hold Their Ground**
Ukrainian defenders repelled 38 attacks from the enemy in the Pokrovsk area over the past day, according to Victor Trehubov, a spokesperson for the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Grouping of Forces. He made this announcement on Ukrainian TV.
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