The Russians, leveraging their superiority in assets and personnel, are actively advancing near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, aiming to capture nearby villages to partially encircle the city. Source: Viktor Trehubov,

According to the updated maps of the frontline, the enemy advanced in the cities of Chasiv Yar and in Toretsk, in the villages of Yantarne, Novovasylivka, and improved its tactical positions near Yelizavetivka,

Russian forces have reportedly made advancements near eight settlements in Donetsk Oblast, as confirmed by the DeepState analytical project. These include Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Yantarne, Novovasylivka,

The Ukrainian military has carried out a highly accurate airstrike on the command post of the 2nd Combined Arms Army of Russia (CCA) in the temporarily occupied city of Novohrodivka, Donetsk Oblast. The operation is part of a broader strategy to destroy Russian command posts in Donetsk Oblast.

Four facilities housing telecommunication equipment for the illegal operator Phoenix, used by Russian forces, were destroyed in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Dec.

The Russian army is attempting to gain a foothold in villages near Pokrovsk and advance further. In this way, the Russians aim to encircle the city partially, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing Viktor Trehubov,