Russian drones and guided bombs struck homes and infrastructure in at least nine locations. Moscow's attacks killed at least six and injured over 30 civilians across Ukraine.
Russian forces seized Oleksandropil, Panteleymonivka, and Valentynivka, pushing Ukrainian troops from positions east of H-20 highway as part of strategy targeting Kostyantynivka.
A Russian artillery strike killed a man in his home in Kostyantynivka before follow-up Smerch rocket attacks injured three more civilians in the same city.
Russians secured Ulakly west of Kurakhove, redeploying some units to Toretsk to pressure Kostiantynivka, a key Ukrainian stronghold in Donetsk Oblast, per ISW.
Russian efforts to protect armored vehicles with sheets, grills, and logs now face a molten countermeasure that gives crews just 10 seconds to escape before suffering fatal burns.
Russia is intensifying its offensive in Donetsk Oblast, aiming to push beyond Toretsk toward Kostiantynivka. Despite suffering heavy losses, Moscow’s forces are adapting their tactics to sustain their advance.