Russian forces conducted an unsuccessful frontal assault on Terrikon, a formidable artificial mountain. [6] Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations near Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhia Oblast on October 16. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations in the Melitopol (western Zaporizhia Oblast) and Bakhmut directions. [8] Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces are within 200 to 300 meters of Russian positions west of Verbove. Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations near Bakhmut and in western Zaporizhia Oblast on October 16.

Source: Washington Post October 17, 2023 04:42 UTC