Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhii Cherevatyi stated that Russian forces are far from capturing Bakhmut, with active fighting occurring near the city hall building. He emphasized that Russians have not seized anything in the legal sense.

The Russians are a long way from capturing the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. There is active fighting going on near Bakhmut city hall.

Fighting is ongoing around the Bakhmut city hall building; the Russians have not seized anything in the legal sense

Russian forces launched attacks against seven Ukrainian oblasts over the past 24 hours, striking 92 settlements.

Ukrainian military leaders said enemy troops had tried to take control of Bakhmut, but their forces had 'repelled more than 20 enemy attacks'.

Ukrainian forces improved their tactical position and occupied strategically important locations in the Donetsk region.

Russian 200th Motorized Rifle Brigade was withdrawn from near Avdiivka to regain strength.

Information suggests Wagner mercenaries entered positions near Avdiivka following the withdrawal of Russian regular forces, though this is unconfirmed.