Journalist observed the Siviersky Donets River and surrounding terrain near Sviata Hora forests, gaining improved understanding of previous river crossing battles.

Journalist observed the Siviersky Donets River and surrounding terrain near Sviata Hora forests, gaining improved understanding of previous river crossing battles.

Roman stated that the majority of Donbas residents now support Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, disproving narratives of widespread pro-Russian sympathy.

The Wagner forces' advance on Soledar was a supporting operation to Russia's relentless assault on Bakhmut.

One of Ukraine's two main supply routes into Bakhmut is under increasing pressure, and the south and east of the town have been under intense artillery bombardment.

Jens Stoltenberg stated that President Putin shows no signs of readiness for peace and added that fighting in Bakhmut demonstrated the importance of providing more weapons.