Highlights of Russian Military Operation in Ukraine on April 13th 2023

▪️The AFU launched a strike on civilian infrastructure in Svatove. Central district multidisciplinary hospital was hit, boiler house was destroyed, and administrative buildings were damaged. ▪️In Lysychansk sector, active offensive continues near Bilohorivka. LNR People’s Militia assault units are pushing the enemy by taking new strategic positions. ▪️In the north of Bakhmut, heavy positional fighting is taking place near the railway station. The AFU hold positions and try to counterattack to the south of the main station building. ▪️Russian troops are trying to break through the enemy defense line in the southern part of the city. Active hostilities are taking place on Devyatoho Travnya Street, with small advances near the Vodokanal. ▪️Airborne troop units have reinforced their positions on the southern flank of the Bakhmut area. Paratroopers’ artillery is firing from the Kurdyumivka area, blocking AFU reserves transfer to Bakhmut. ▪️The AFU continue to launch strikes on Donetsk agglomeration towns and settlements. As a result of shelling, one person was killed in DPR’s capital, gas pipeline and power line were damaged in Panteleimonivka. ▪️In Mar’inka, Russian motorized rifle units continue their assault on the city quarters. The offensive is supported by mortar and artillery crews, as well as armored vehicles.