Update 2023-08-21 (2): On Monday (21 August), the Ukrainian army reported terrain gains in Zaporizhzhya, with Russian troops reportedly retreating especially around the village of Robotyne.
In addition, Russian troops are reported to have recently carried out offensives near Klizhivka in the direction of Bakhmut and near Maryinka and Novomykhailivka in Donetsk. Ukrainian troops are trying to advance toward Melitopol.
Update 2023-08-21 (1): According to media reports on Monday (21 August), Ukrainian gains were made on the southern flank around Bachmut. In addition, Russian attacks were successfully repelled there. There was also fighting near Klishchiyivka south of Andriivka and north of Kurdyumivka. There was also heavy fighting on the southern front.