Russian military forces are concentrating their offensive on Velyka Novosilka, a key transit point between Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts, while Ukrainian forces work to maintain defensive positions in this critical sector.
In Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces advance along railway toward Vyshneve, threatening to encircle Ukrainian Kara Dag Brigade defending Selydove near Pokrovsk.
Ukraine's operation in Kursk Oblast demonstrates strategic advances, with potential encirclement of Russian forces, but faces challenges from equipment shortages and manpower constraints.