Russians attack Bakhmut, with 36 clashes on 4 fronts – General Staff
Pravda Ukraine
Russian forces continue to focus their main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka fronts, with 36 combat clashes taking place. Bakhmut and Marinka remain at the epicentre of hostilities.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, information as of 06:00 on 18 May
Quote: On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation has not changed significantly, and no signs of formation of offensive groups have been detected.