Despite facing significant losses, Russian forces are making steady territorial gains in eastern Ukraine, capturing several villages and controlling Krasnogorowka.

In a recent surge, Russia launched 52 attacks in a 24-hour period, nearly double the daily average from previous weeks, intensifying efforts to breach defenses around Pokrovsk.

The conflict is escalating as Russian forces push towards strategic towns like Pokrovsk and Dserschynsk, threatening vital supply routes for Ukrainian troops.

Russian military assaults are increasingly reliant on missiles and drones that incorporate foreign components sourced from over 20 countries, including China, Germany, and the United States.

Ukrainian military forces have reportedly attacked a Russian airfield in Crimea, a critical location for controlling airspace over Ukraine.

Ukrainian troops have successfully defended against Russian attacks in Novomykhailivka and Vuhledar, utilizing heavy artillery, anti-tank missiles, and drone strikes.

In a boost to their air defense capabilities, F-16 fighter jets will be supplied to Ukraine, although the timeline for delivery remains unspecified.

Pokrovsk, with a pre-war population of 61,000, serves as a crucial transport hub for supplies to other Ukrainian-held locations, including Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka.

Ukrainian officials have emphasized the importance of targeting Russian military bases and logistics in occupied territories, asserting that invaders must recognize Ukrainian sovereignty.

In related developments, former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov has been arrested on corruption charges, highlighting ongoing anti-corruption efforts within the military.

As Russia relies heavily on Soviet-era weapons and military equipment, the depletion of these stocks could strain its economy and defense industry.