Overview

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have retaken more than 170 square kilometers near the coal-mining city of Dobropillja since the latest push began.
• Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi reports multiple Russian units have been encircled near Dobropillja and cites heavy Russian losses, including over 3,000 personnel and 969 pieces of equipment destroyed or captured.
• The Russian Defense Ministry says its troops have seized two settlements in Donetsk, highlighting the continued contest for territory along the front.
• Ukrainian officials list recent village gains in Donetsk, including Sarichne, Novookonomichne, and Udachne, as part of advances reported since late August.
• Independent verification remains limited as fighting continues, while the United States is considering supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles and Russia signals it would scrutinize their targeting origins.