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Ukraine's Armed Forces repel Russian military attacks in southern Ukraine.

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Ukraine's Southern Operational Command reported on May 18 that Russian troops have not made any breakthrough along the frontline, but have lost at least 20 soldiers, two self-propelled artillery units, and armored vehicles.

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