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militaryOct 17, 2026

Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

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Battlegroup Center units liberated the settlements of Dobropolye, Pervomaiskoye and Sergeyevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic through active and decisive operations

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