**Russian Advances Reported in Ukraine**
Reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and the Ukrainian open-source intelligence mapping project Deep State confirm Russian advances in Donetsk and Kursk Oblasts.
**Fighting Intensifies Across Multiple Fronts**
The ISW reported that Russian forces continued to push forward in Donetsk Oblast on November 18, making gains in several areas. The advance was confirmed by geolocated footage showing movements near Bilohorivka, Vuhledar, and Malaya Loknya.
**Key Areas Affected**
Russian forces advanced near Dalne and southwest of Kostiantynopolske in the Vuhledar direction. Geolocated footage showed platoon-sized mechanized assaults confirming progress in key areas.
**Kursk Oblast Also Impacted**
In Russia’s Kursk Oblast, ISW noted Russian advances in the Malaya Loknya area as of November 18. Geolocated footage confirmed movement in northern Malaya Loknya during continued offensive operations.
**Multiple Locations Affected**
Deep State corroborated the Russian advancement in general locations mentioned in the ISW’s report, identifying Russian progress in eight localities. In Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces advanced in Kalynivka, Toretsk, Kurakhove, and other areas.
Read More @ euromaidanpress.com