Russian forces have advanced in Ukraine again as they continue attacks along the entire front-line.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) think-tank confirmed Russian advances north-east of Kubyansk, north of Bakhmut and south-west of Avdiivka.

Russia has seized the initiative on the battlefield in recent weeks and made a number of confirmed gains.

On Tuesday, Vladimir Putin said Russia was not “going to abandon the goals of the special military operation” as he addressed his ministry of defence.

His remarks came as Ukrainian Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi said his men were being forced to scale back offensives because of artillery shell shortages.

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