Russian troops attempted to break through the Ukrainian line of defence on the Sloviansk front but were unsuccessful.

Russian troops shelled units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces on the Sloviansk front in an attempt to break through the Ukrainian line of defence, but were not successful.

Russian forces regrouped units in the Lyman area

Russian forces continued to advance in the Lyman area

Russian troops did not stop attempts to capture the factory after civilian evacuation, continuing rocket, artillery, and tank assaults.

Defenders at Azovstal were photographed playing chess and reading books during breaks in combat.