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Russian forces, aided by heavy aerial bombardments, edge forward in Ukraine
CNN ^ | Oct 18, 2025 | Tim Lister and Svitlana Vlasova

Posted on 10/18/2025 10:48:52 AM PDT by McGruff

Russian forces are still edging forward along several parts of the long front line in Ukraine – despite yet another call from US President Donald Trump for a combat freeze along existing lines.

Both sides “should stop where they are,” Trump said on social media Friday, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington DC.

But the Russians seem intent on locking in gains before the onset of winter. On Friday, they used a record 268 guided aerial bombs, according to the Ukrainian military, compared to an average of 170 to 180 per day in recent weeks. These bombs, which carry a payload of up to 1,500 kilograms (3,307 pounds), largely target Ukrainian forces and infrastructure close to the front lines.

The Russians have also continued nightly barrages of drones and missiles against targets across Ukraine,

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1 posted on 10/18/2025 10:48:52 AM PDT by McGruff
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To: McGruff

Seems like Ukrainians are withdrawing from Pokrovsk
In stages in recent days

Major Russian advances in the city the past 24 hours

It’s sister city Myrnohrad a few miles to the east is basically surrounded too

They better hurry up

Pokrovsk Prewar pop 60,000, Myrnohrad 45,000


2 posted on 10/18/2025 10:55:53 AM PDT by janetjanet998 (Please don’t use google products, especially YouTube )
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To: McGruff

3 posted on 10/18/2025 11:01:47 AM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: McGruff
Russian forces, aided by heavy aerial bombardments, edge forward in Ukraine

Aww, Gee Whiz, just when Zelensky was winning.

Stand by for Zeeper head explosions and Meltdowns.

4 posted on 10/18/2025 11:30:18 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (President Trump Decisively Won, Celebrate Recivilization!)
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To: McGruff
Don't give up now zeepers after lapping up these stories for 3 years now!

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5 posted on 10/18/2025 11:44:11 AM PDT by Karl Spooner
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To: Karl Spooner

YouCraynee is very short on Tomahawks aw well.
None were offered. None will be given.


6 posted on 10/18/2025 12:45:22 PM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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