Intense Battles Erupt as Russia Presses Offensive in Eastern Ukraine

Fierce fighting reported near Pokrovsk, with significant casualties and strategic attacks on infrastructure

Russian forces are focusing efforts on capturing the logistics hub of Pokrovsk, with 39 assaults in the last 24 hours.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes, targeting Russian military assets and infrastructure, including a major drone attack on Crimea.
Civilian areas continue to suffer, with multiple casualties reported from Russian shelling in Donetsk, Kherson, and Sumy regions.
Ukraine's air defenses intercepted a significant number of Russian drones, preventing further damage to critical infrastructure.
International support for Ukraine remains strong, with new defense agreements and military aid from Western allies.