Russian troops are ramping up offensive operations in the northern part of Donetsk region, especially in the Lyman sector. — Ukrinform.

The Ukrainian army managed to deploy reserves to stop Moscow's soldiers North of Pokrovsk, but it has struggled to find a response to Russia's new infiltration tactics.

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US President Donald Trump was reportedly ready to cut short talks with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska due to Putin's intransigence over his demand to annex the entire Donetsk Oblast. Source: Axios,

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Russia is expected to conquer a tactically important city in Donetsk that has held out for more than a year-and-a-half — but Moscow is struggling to make any other advancements on the frontlines, according to the latest analysis of the conflict.

The General Staff said Russian forces suffered significant losses in the area, including 910 killed, 335 wounded, and 37 captured.