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Russian Forces Capture Another Settlement in Donetsk as Ukraine Makes Minimal Gains in Kursk
Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted three missiles and twenty-five drones launched by Russia overnight, according to Kyiv's air force. The attack targeted nine regions across central, northern, and southern Ukraine. Earlier reports indicated that Ukrainian air defenses had thwarted a Russian air assault on the capital, Kyiv.
Ukrainian Advances in Kursk Fail to Ease Pressure on Donetsk Region
Ukrainian authorities have urged residents of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region to evacuate quickly, as Russian forces advance towards the city. Russian troops are now less than 10 kilometers from Pokrovsk, a strategic location due to its significance as a transport and industrial hub, as well as its coal-rich area.
Russia Captures Village in Donetsk Region as Fierce Fighting in Ukraine Continues
The Russian military has announced its capture of the village of Pivdenne in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Located approximately 6 kilometers southeast of Toretsk, a significant Ukrainian fortress and coal-mining town, Pivdenne has been a target for Russian advances since June.
Forced Evacuation Initiated in Toretsk as Russian Troops Approach
Authorities in Ukraine have initiated a compulsory evacuation of the cities of Toretsk and Pokrovsk, currently under Kyiv's control in the Donetsk region, as reported by Vadym Filashkin, governor of the Donetsk regional military administration, to rbc.ru.