Russia Intensifies Ukraine Offensive; Kremlin Rejects Peace | JQJO

Russian forces launched a reinforced company-sized mechanized assault northeast of Siversk, utilizing various armored vehicles and other equipment. This marks an increased use of armor in recent tactical attacks after a period of reduced deployment. Simultaneously, the Kremlin reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine's full capitulation, rejecting peace initiatives. Ukrainian forces repelled the Russian assault near Siversk and killed a Russian commander in the Velykyi Burluk direction. Elsewhere, fighting continued in Donetsk and Zaporizhia Oblasts, with limited Russian advances reported.