Russian forces have intensified their offensive in eastern Ukraine, pushing towards the Dobropillia-Kramatorsk highway in Donetsk. DeepState reports indicate Russian troops have seized nearby settlements, threatening key Ukrainian logistics routes. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes the potential for a significant Russian breakthrough, while Ukraine's 1st Azov Corps defends the Pokrovsk sector. President Zelenskyy stated Russia isn't preparing for an end to the war, anticipating new offensives despite the upcoming US-Russia summit.

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