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,

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.

Ukrainian fighters "eliminated" a group of Russian troops in an ambush, Kyiv's GUR military intelligence agency said.

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,