Intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine's Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, described as the most challenging frontline area by Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. Russian forces are employing 'total infiltration' tactics, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses through sabotage and small infantry groups. Ukrainian troops are repelling these attacks and strengthening fortifications, deploying anti-sabotage reserves to counter the Russian offensive, which has concentrated a significant force near Pokrovsk in hopes of advancing further.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.