Infantry from the Russian 40th and 155th Naval Infantry Brigades gained footholds within Vuhledar, signaling the end of organized Ukrainian defense.

Infantry from the Russian 40th and 155th Naval Infantry Brigades gained footholds within Vuhledar, signaling the end of organized Ukrainian defense.

Geolocated footage indicates Russian forces recently marginally advanced along Maiakovskhoho Street in central Toretsk

Geolocated footage indicates that Russian forces recently advanced within southeastern Tsukuryne.

Colonel Ivan Vinnik was transferred from command of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade on Sept. 29, with the transfer confirmed by the brigade.

Russian army said its troops had liberated the Ukrainian village of Nelipivka on Monday

His unit has been there since June. 'It has been quite long - soon it will be three months as we have been in the Toretsk direction. And there - like a month for a year, probably. This is one of the most difficult directions. That's where we have been fighting lately', Kushnyr said.

The Ukrainian General Staff reported 80 combat engagements on the frontline, mostly in the Lyman direction.