Ukrainian defense forces repelled 22 Russian attacks in the Lyman sector near Druzhkivka, Cherneshchyna, Hrekivka, Nevske, Torske, Makiivka, Novosadove, and Zarichne.

In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 22 times, attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Druzhkivka, Cherneshchyna, Hrekivka, Nevske, Torske, Makiivka, Novosadove, and Zarichne.

There is no enemy on the outskirts of the town yet. Sabotage and reconnaissance groups are coming in, but our defenders are trying to knock them out.

Russian forces are fighting within the eastern half of Toretsk

Russian forces are fighting south of Pokrovsk

The enemy is advancing on the flanks where he found this opportunity, considering the geographical location and that there are no large urban buildings to hold onto or build fortifications.

Vuhledar is not even in operational encirclement... Yes, the fighting around the city and for the city is very hard.

If the city is absolutely destroyed, if the urban buildings are demolished and there is no possibility to build quality defense, then possibly troops will be withdrawn.

A rescue operation was underway with an investigative team, explosives experts, and paramedics working at the site to help victims and check for people under rubble.