As talks between senior US and Russian officials commence in Riyadh, Russia's forces in eastern Ukraine persist in carrying out intense assaults, particularly in eastern Donetsk. Recent Russian advances towards the town of Kurakhove have left Ukrainian units vulnerable to potential encirclement. However, reports indicate that the Russians have suffered significant losses in armored vehicles as they push westward.
One Ukrainian soldier revealed that the Russians are focusing on closing the Kurakhove pocket and plan to target Pokrovsk subsequently. Despite their efforts to expedite operations, they are facing substantial resistance in both directions. Ukrainian forces near Pokrovsk have witnessed changes in command and a more coordinated use of attack drones against the Russian troops.
